Sightsavers is recruiting an experienced professional to support our advocacy in the francophone countries. The post-holder will be to lead coordination advocacy support to Senegal, Mali and Cameroon, as well as supporting other French-speaking country teams. The role covers all of Sightsavers main thematic areas \u2013 preventing avoidable
\nblindness, disability rights and inclusive education \u2013 as well as crosscutting priorities such as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.<\/p>\n
The role will also support Sightsavers advocacy on SDG implementation at international level and ensure that Sightsavers\u2019 work is rooted in the change it wants to see in social inclusion, inclusive education and eye health. The jobholder will work closely with colleagues in Policy and Global Advocacy to ensure that our advocacy is strategic and based on strong policy analysis.<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title:\u00a0Global Advocacy Adviser<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Purpose:<\/strong><\/p>\n To provide a link between the Sightsavers\u2019 international advocacy and the advocacy work of country offices; advising and supporting the effective delivery of Sightsavers\u2019 country level advocacy initiatives.<\/p>\n Principal Accountabilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Francophone national level advocacy (40%). Provide technical support and capacity building to Sightsavers\u2019 country offices in francophone countries \u2013 notably Senegal, Mali and Cameroon \u2013 with the development and implementation of strategic advocacy planning at national level. Lead on providing technical support to any Country Office as required, on advocacy to address systemic issues in eye health, inclusive education and disability rights.<\/p>\n This will include:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Leading the advocacy components of proposal developments across francophone counties, 2.<\/strong>\u00a0International SDG advocacy (40%). Work with the Head of Advocacy to support the coordination of advocacy amongst partners, from the disability, health and wider development sectors, including through initiatives like Together 2030. This will include:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Coordinating with the other Global Advocacy Advisers about delivery of Sightsavers\u2019 SDG advocacy plan at national and regional levels 3. Provide technical expertise to multi-country project design (15%):<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Work with others in the Policy and Global Advocacy Team to produce analysis, information, materials and documentation to support the achievement of Sightsavers\u2019 policy influencing objectives at national, regional and global level. Support the roll-out of tools for the measurement of advocacy in Country Office programmes<\/p>\n 4. Engage in internal team processes as appropriate (5%):<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Work with the Communications team, where appropriate, to help raise the profile of Sightsavers messages, including through blogs and other relevant social media Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n Jobholder Entry Requirements \u2013 the essential knowledge, skills and behaviours required Knowledge (Education & Related Experience):<\/p>\n \u2022 Relevant academic qualifications in a social science Skills (Special Training or Competence):<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Ability to represent the organisation to external bodies Core Behaviours:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Communicating & Influencing Key Relationships:<\/strong><\/p>\n Internal<\/p>\n \u2022 Global Policy and Advocacy team External<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Government decision-makers and influencers Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Accra<\/p>\n How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n To apply for this post by email, please download our application form and equal opportunities form and return as two separate documents to:<\/p>\n jobs@sightsavers.org<\/strong>\u00a0Click Below To Download Application Form<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Closing Date:<\/strong>\u00a023 September, 2018<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Sightsavers is recruiting an experienced professional to support our advocacy in the francophone countries. 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\n\u2022 Providing specialist support to country offices on day-to-day implementation of advocacy objectives in country offices
\n\u2022 Working with country offices to support reporting for donor funded country projects<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Coordinating Sightsavers\u2019 engagement with the High-level Political Forum
\n\u2022 Represent and lead Sightsavers work on specific projects with international partners, including Together 2030
\n\u2022 Working with colleagues in the Communications Team and the Campaigns Team to ensure that everyone in Sightsavers understands the SDGs and our role in delivering them<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Contribute to organisational annual planning, reporting, meetings and representation where appropriate
\n\u2022 Contribute to broader organisational objectives and decision-making where relevant<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Significant experience of working as a development professional with INGOs, especially of advocacy work
\n\u2022 Experience of building staff capacities to develop and deliver advocacy plans
\n\u2022 Experience of leading or coordinating advocacy efforts at national level
\n\u2022 Familiarity with policy development
\n\u2022 Knowledge of current issues and best practice in development particularly in health, education, rights and governance<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Ability to think strategically and translate into effective action plans
\n\u2022 Ability to develop and implement effective advocacy plans and M&E systems
\n\u2022 Strong communication and relationship building skills with internal and external audiences<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Team Working
\n\u2022 Planning & Organising
\n\u2022 Change & Improvement
\n\u2022 Delivery and Implementation
\n\u2022 Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills
\n\u2022 Ability to network and inspire others to collaborate
\n\u2022 Resilience, strong cultural sensitivity<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Senior management Directors
\n\u2022 Country Directors
\n\u2022 Global Technical Leads<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Multilateral policy staff
\n\u2022 Alliance partners<\/p>\n