Senior Manager - Humanitarian Advocacy

Job Description

Title: Senior Manager - Humanitarian Advocacy

Company Name: Save the Children

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 7 years

• At least 7 years

• Advocacy Expertise: At least 7 years of experience in humanitarian advocacy, with a strong understanding of child rights, international humanitarian law, and the complexities of refugee crises. Expertise in research and policy analysis will add value.

• Exceptional Communicator: Skilled in policy development, lobbying, and networking, with experience delivering and creating high-quality advocacy products such as policy briefs and advocacy briefs.

• Strategic Thinker: Proven ability to analyze complex situations, develop evidence-based strategies, and lead multi-stakeholder initiatives.

• Collaborative Leader: Adept at building relationships with government officials, UN agencies, donors, and NGOs, with a track record of effective coordination in challenging contexts.

• Adaptable and Resilient: Thrives under pressure, with excellent planning and problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.

Are you a passionate advocate on humanitarian causes, ready to make a difference in one of the Asia’s biggest humanitarian crises? Join Save the Children as a Senior Manager – Humanitarian Advocacy in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, where you’ll champion the rights of Rohingya children and drive impactful change.

Why Join Us?

• Be a Catalyst for Change: Lead our advocacy efforts for the Rohingya Crisis, shaping strategies that influence policies at national, regional, and global levels.

• Strategic Leadership: Represent Save the Children in high-level forums, collaborate with advocacy & civil society networks, UN, donors, and establish us as a trusted voice for children’s rights.

• Dynamic Work Environment: Work across diverse teams, from media and communications to programme staff, ensuring that advocacy efforts are both informed and impactful.

• Global Impact: Work with Save the Children’s members and advocacy offices, to drive initiatives that resonate with Asia governments, in capitals like New York, Geneva, and Brussels, while directly supporting affected communities on the ground.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and operationalize the existing Rohingya Response Advocacy Strategy at all levels and ensure its endorsement.

• Represent Save the Children in key forums, advocating for policy changes that prioritize the rights and well-being of Rohingya children.

• Collaborate with media teams to create impactful communications and media products, while navigating the political sensitivities of the crisis.

• Build the capacity of staff and partners, fostering a culture of collaboration advocacy excellence across our teams.

Location: Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, with regular travel to Dhaka.

• A meaningful role where your work directly contributes to improving the lives of vulnerable children.

• Opportunities for professional growth within a globally respected organization.

• A supportive and dynamic team environment, with the chance to work on high-profile initiatives.