Senior Advocacy Manager

Job Description

Title: Senior Advocacy Manager

Company Name: International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Minimum bachelor's degree. Master's degree preferable
∎ Concentration / Major: Development Studies. Mass Communication/ Governance/ Social Sciences or any other relevant field.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 4 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Work Location: IRC-Bangladesh, Cox`s Bazar Office
∎ Reporting To: Senior Advocacy and Policy Advisor
∎ Department: Advocacy and Communications
∎ Expected Start Date: At Earliest
∎ Contract length: Up to April 30, 2020 (with possibility of extension subject to funding, program needs and performance of incumbent)

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Project Management & Implementation:
∎ Develop a detailed advocacy plan for implementation of the project
∎ Ensure that all advocacy related project activities are implemented in a timely manner and with due quality
∎ In collaboration with the Advocacy advisor, organize lobbying events at Dhaka and Cox's Bazar level related to the project
∎ Ensure that all relevant partners are involved in implementation
∎ Ensure the fulfillment of all donor-requirements in line with the project
∎ Develop advocacy products in the form of policy briefs; communication materials etc.
∎ Coordination:
∎ Ensure the involvement and participation of all consortium members in advocacy initiatives
∎ Work with other consortium partners to develop a detailed advocacy plan
∎ Organize periodic meetings with all consortium members including learning events
∎ Ensure that community members are fully participating in all activities and as appropriate in decisions applicable to the project
∎ Make sure to provide all internal and external partners updates about the project progress
∎ Establish and build relationship with various actors
∎ Communicate and coordinate with relevant stakeholders which are critical for the successful delivery of the advocacy strategy
∎ Finance Management for the Project:
∎ Overseeing project budgets related to advocacy by ensuring that spending is according to budget
∎ Documentation, Learning & Evidence:
∎ Contribute to writing, publishing and disseminating advocacy briefs especially related to the project
∎ Ensure that all advocacy results are well documented and shared appropriately
∎ Promote a culture of learning e.g. through information sharing
∎ Participate in Preparing Proposals for Fundraising Projects
∎ Reporting & Accountability:
∎ Ensure that all reports (monthly and quarterly) are prepared on time and as per donor requirements
∎ Monitoring & Evaluation:
∎ Work with the Monitoring and Evaluation team to ensure that all the indicators are measured and evidence available
∎ Ensure that all implementation is according to the project logical framework
∎ Adhere to all Organizational Policies, Principles and Values during Project Implementation

Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum 4 years of experience working in the development/humanitarian/relevant fields and working in partnerships
∎ Knowledge of UN, DFID, UNOPS etc. proposal and reporting requirements
∎ Excellent research and public-speaking skills
∎ Budgetary management skills
∎ Willing to work in a dynamic environment
∎ Ability to work as part of a wide and diverse team with people from different cultural backgrounds
∎ Experience in lobbying and influencing government and other stakeholders
∎ Knowledge of community engagement, social accountability, governance
∎ Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
∎ Demonstrated successful experience working with partners
∎ Required to be able to function comfortably in a complex work environment, under pressure whilst prioritizing multiple tasks
∎ Demonstrable understanding of project planning and project cycle management
∎ Ability to build good working relationships and work effectively with program, field staff and HQ virtually
∎ Advanced knowledge in computer applications especially word processing and Excel
∎ Strong communication skills in both written and verbal English.

Salary:
∎ Competitive Base Pay

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Fringe Benefits (Health and Group Life Insurance + Bonus+ Leaves Entitlements + Housing Allowance + Gratuity) As per IRC National Pay Scale in Bangladesh

Application Deadline: September 25, 2019

Company Information:
∎ International Rescue Committee (IRC)
∎ Business : The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and in 26 U.S. cities, our dedicated teams provide clean water, shelter, health care, education, protection and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Founded in 1933. David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, is a former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom.

Category: NGO/Development