Advocacy Officer

Summary:

Dawlaty programs aim to engage activists, groups, and communities in democratic transition discussions and processes. To achieve this goal, Dawlaty’s programs aim to build the capacity of activists, groups, and organizations on issues such as civic values and democratic concepts, transitional justice, civil disobedience, community organizing, and advocacy. Dawlaty is working with other civil society organizations to build capacity and joint action on advocacy, community mobilization, and communication for development. The advocacy officer is responsible for the implementation of projects’ advocacy plans, as well as supporting the programs team with the implementation of Dawlaty’s programs.

1. Support programs team in developing and implementing advocacy strategies to achieve program objectives, including formulating messaging, designing campaign materials, organizing events, engaging relevant stakeholders, etc…
2. Contribute to Leading and supporting any joint advocacy initiatives of civil society organizations with national and international actors, as well as support local advocacy initiatives.
3. Support Dawlaty’s other communication/outreach team members to ensure coherent communication and advocacy messaging by Dawlaty.
4. Coordinate and collaborate with other teams to ensure program results and outcomes are communicated to relevant audiences, including donors, beneficiaries and partners
5. Write reports for management and for donors
6. The Advocacy Officer will be responsible for organizing advocacy events and representing Dawlaty when it is needed.
7. The Advocacy Officer will be responsible for preparing/arranging all the logistics for advocacy campaigns and events.
8. Identify and evaluate the risks associated with programs & advocacy activities and take appropriate action to control the risks
9. Manage relationships with consultants and experts hired by Dawlaty
10. Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with community-based civil society organizations, local civil societies, and various stakeholders.
11. Manage the sub-grants offered to the partners through the program, ensure adequate monitoring of the sub-grant activities, delivery of committed outputs & reports, as well as following Dawlaty’s policies.
12. Support colleagues in the program and other departments to ensure Dawlaty’s programs and operations are genders sensitive.

Representation and Coordination

1. Participate in the development and maintenance of working relationships and coordinate with relevant international and local organizations active in the Syrian context especially those working on similar programs
2. Represent Dawlaty at relevant meetings and conferences.

Support to Organization:

1. Participate in the overall management of the organization
2. Support the management of the organization including coordinating between Dawlaty departments, and ensuring all policies and procedures are followed

Reports to:

Programs Manager

Qualifications:

1. Relevant post-secondary qualifications, preferably in Media, communications, and advocacy.
2. 3-5 years experience in project management, including budget management and M&E, preferably in an NGO environment.
3. Experience in the design and implementation of advocacy strategies, and communication for development and/or community organizing, preferably in relation to NGOs and civil society.
4. Experience in working with memory work, (transitional) justice, youth, community organizing, and/or advocacy are strongly preferred.
5. Knowledge in the Syrian context & Syrian civil society, also the context of Syrian refugees and the context of enforced disappearance.
6. Previous project development and design in conflict & post-conflict necessary, demonstrating a working knowledge of the Syrian context (highly desirable).
7. Proven work record related to community-led approaches and organizing.
8. Experience in developing strategies.
9. Experience in research, art, media and communication is strongly preferred.
10. Strong written and oral communication skills.
11. Working knowledge of Arabic and English.

Further details

1. Dawlaty is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, persons with disabilities, women, and individuals of Syrian nationality are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
2. Dawlaty does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. Dawlaty is also committed to maintaining a safe and secure working environment. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo reference and background checks. All selected candidates are requested to collaborate in providing the requested information if needed.