Advocacy and Campaigns Officer
Quezon - Philippines
Job Summary
The Advocacy and Campaigns Officer (A&C Officer) supports the delivery of Save the Children Philippines (SCP) advocacy and campaign agenda at the national and local levels. The post is responsible for conducting policy analysis stakeholder engagement and advocacy support to advance childrens rights and influence policy and practice. The role leads the implementation and monitoring of child-led and public-facing campaigns including digital and reactive campaigns while ensuring meaningful ethical and safe participation of children in accordance with SCP safeguarding standards.
The post also manages SCP Ambassadors and other strategic influencers to strengthen the organizations visibility advocacy impact public engagement and resource mobilization efforts. Working closely with portfolio teams partners and external stakeholders the A&C Officer contributes to evidence-based advocacy campaigning coalition-building and policy influencing that advance SCPs strategic priorities.
Essential skills knowledge or experience
- At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in any of the following: advocacy public policy campaigning stakeholder engagement public affairs or related fields.
- Demonstrated experience in policy analysis advocacy planning campaign implementation and stakeholder engagement.
- Experience working with government institutions civil society organizations networks coalitions development partners and community stakeholders.
- Experience supporting or facilitating child participation youth engagement or rights-based advocacy initiatives is an advantage.
- Strong understanding of national governance processes public policy development and legislative systems.
Desirable skills knowledge or experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Filipino.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and digital engagement platforms.
Required education and qualifications (certifications licenses accreditations etc.)
- Bachelors degree in Political Science Public Administration Development Studies Communications Social Sciences Law International Development or a related field.
1. Retirement Plan or Performance Completion Benefit
2. Year-end Bonus
3. HMO
4. Employee Assistance Program
5. Life and Accident Insurance
6. Employee Learning and Development
7. Statutory Benefits
8. Time off and Leave of Absences
Annual Leave (AL)
Sick Leave (SL)
Special Privilege Leave (SPL)
Govt mandated leaves (Maternity PaternitySingle Parent RA 9710)
Required Skills:
Essential skills knowledge or experience At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in any of the following: advocacy public policy campaigning stakeholder engagement public affairs or related fields. Demonstrated experience in policy analysis advocacy planning campaign implementation and stakeholder engagement. Experience working with government institutions civil society organizations networks coalitions development partners and community stakeholders. Experience supporting or facilitating child participation youth engagement or rights-based advocacy initiatives is an advantage. Strong understanding of national governance processes public policy development and legislative systems. Desirable skills knowledge or experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Filipino. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and digital engagement platforms. Required education and qualifications (certifications licenses accreditations etc.) Bachelors degree in Political Science Public Administration Development Studies Communications Social Sciences Law International Development or a related field.