Policy and Advocacy Manager
Policy and Advocacy Manager
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05-08-2025
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Job Description
POSITION: Policy and Advocacy Manager
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
About the role
Our client is seeking a dynamic and strategic Policy and Advocacy Manager to lead their efforts in translating research and innovation insights into high-impact advocacy materials. This role will ensure that our work challenges conventional thinking crosses disciplinary and geographic boundaries and positions our organization as a thought leader in the humanitarian sector.
SCOPE OF THE ROLE:
The ideal candidate will be an experienced policy and advocacy professional with strong analytical skills a deep understanding of humanitarian issues and the ability to develop compelling narratives that influence policy and practice. They will manage a team that collaborates closely with the research and innovation units to generate advocacy products that shape discourse and drive change.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Leadership & Advocacy
Develop and implement an advocacy strategy that amplifies the impact of our research and innovation.
Lead the creation of thought leadership materials that challenge norms and influence humanitarian policy and practice.
Position the think tank as a leading voice in key policy discussions at national regional and global levels.
Content Development & Knowledge Translation
Work with research and innovation teams to synthesize insights into policy briefs reports opinion pieces and multimedia advocacy materials.
Ensure advocacy outputs are accessible engaging and targeted to key stakeholders including policymakers donors and humanitarian agencies.
Experiment with creative approaches to policy messaging including storytelling visual advocacy and digital campaigns.
Stakeholder Engagement & Representation
Cultivate relationships with key humanitarian actors policymakers and advocacy networks to advance our policy agenda.
Represent the think tank in high-level forums conferences and roundtables to drive policy conversations.
Act as a bridge between researchers innovators and external stakeholders to ensure policy relevance.
Team & Project Management
Lead and mentor a team of advocacy and communications specialists.
Oversee the design and execution of advocacy campaigns ensuring they align with organizational priorities.
Identify funding opportunities and lead and/or contribute to the development of grant proposals to sustain the department and its initiatives
Manage project timelines budgets and deliverables effectively.
Risk Management and Compliance
Supports the HoD/Head of Programs in managing threats and opportunities that may affect their programs/departmental objectives.
Requirements
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
Master s degree in Public Policy International Relations Social Sciences or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in policy advocacy or communications within the humanitarian or development sectors.
Desired Skills and Competencies
Strong understanding of humanitarian policy frameworks decision-making processes and advocacy mechanisms.
Excellent writing and storytelling skills with the ability to craft compelling narratives that influence policy.
Experience developing advocacy materials including reports briefs digital content and multimedia products.
Proven track record of engaging policymakers donors and humanitarian actors.
Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams and cross-functional collaborations.
Why Join Our Client
Shape the humanitarian sector by driving high-impact advocacy and thought leadership.
Work in a dynamic and mission-driven environment with a passionate team
Engage in high-level policy discussions and networks.
Employment Type
Full Time
Key Skills
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