SENIOR POLICY ADVOCATE – HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE

CARE USA is seeking a talented, innovative and motivated Senior Policy Advocate (Humanitarian) who will to be a key strategic member of the Government Relations team and will lead a cross-cutting portfolio in collaboration with fellow Policy Advocates by analyzing U.S. government policies, drafting CARE policy positions, and developing appropriate advocacy and implementation strategies to advance CARE’s policy priorities with the U.S. government.

They will particularly focus on Humanitarian Advocacy related to reducing extreme hunger exacerbated by the global impacts of the crisis in Ukraine, addressing the humanitarian impacts of climate change including displacement, and influencing U.S. policy and humanitarian response in priority crisis contexts, including, but not limited to Ukraine, Syria, Yemen, Afghanistan, West Bank/Gaza, the Horn of Africa, the Sahel, and Myanmar. The person in this role is expected to be experienced in the implementation of policy advocacy interventions, especially in policy analysis, research, and writing knowledge of issues including international humanitarian assistance, international humanitarian law, gender in emergencies, international human rights.

This position reports to the Director of Government Relations and works closely with the Humanitarian Policy Advocate focused on Ukraine and the global food crisis. This role is part of a team who works in a collaborative, fast-paced environment within the U.S. Programs and Policy Advocacy Department. The individual in this position is expected to register as a lobbyist.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a cross-cutting advocacy portfolio on the Government Relations Team
• Represent CARE and further our policy advocacy priorities with key external audiences
• Liaise with key internal colleagues across the CARE Confederation to align strategies and bolster evidence-based policy advocacy

Qualifications:

• At least seven years’ experience in a relevant organization or government agency focused on humanitarian advocacy; or five years of hands-on experience in international development and/or humanitarian response such as Peace Corps or NGO programs.
• Three to five years’ experience developing partnerships and building coalitions.
• Substantial experience working with Congress and U.S. government agencies; or Substantive legislative/congressional experience or advocacy work; or Substantial experience in representing an international organization to the US Congress and the Administration.
• Proven ability to get things done in a complex, international organization.
• Demonstrated ability to implement advocacy strategies within the USG and/or international contexts.
• Background and knowledge of legislative environment on Capitol Hill and related Executive branch departments.
• Sound technical knowledge and understanding of issues surrounding international humanitarian assistance policy and programs as well as its accompanying budget and appropriations processes.
• Strong Interpersonal skills.
• Advanced written and communication skills, particularly to convey information effectively and to write persuasively in a variety of styles for a variety of audiences.
• Effective interpersonal skills Experience in organizational learning and knowledge management.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate well with others and develop and maintain positive working relationships Sound computer knowledge and skills.