Director of advocacy and communication
- Nigerenligne
- 23 janv. 2020
- 7 min de lecture
cloture 12-02-2020 Niamey (Niger) BAC+5 - DESS - Master 2 - Ingéniorat Social development - communications
Introducing the Organization
We employ approximately 25,000 people worldwide and work on the ground in more than 100 countries to help children affected by crises or those in need of better health care, education and child protection. We also campaign and defend at the highest level, to realize the rights of children and to make their voices heard. We are working on three advances in the way the world treats children by 2030 :
No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthdayAll children have a quality basic education and that,Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We recognize that great people are a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our employees and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, as well as a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity and integrity are highly valued.
In Niger, Save the Children International works with state services, NGOs and national and international institutions, local structures and communities in the regions of Niger. Maradi, Zinder, Diffa and Niamey. Our programs are focused on the areas of Health, Nutrition, Food Security and Means of Existence, Child Protection and Education.
Title : Director of Advocacy and Communication
Location : Niamey
ROLE PURPOSE:
As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in Niger, the Director of Advocacy and Communication shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office. The Director of Advocacy and Communication in his/her capacity is responsible for providing leadership to ensure excellence in serving members and their donors, in both emergency and development contexts.
CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Country Director
Dimensions: Save the Children has been operational in Niger since 2005, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners. Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, health, food security & livelihoods, nutrition and WASH. Save the Children has an operational presence in Maradi, Tillaberi, Zinder and Diffa. Currently, we have a staff complement of approximately 350 staff and a budget of approximately US$21million per year.
Staff directly reporting to this post: 2
Advocacy & Campaign Advisor
Media & Comms Manager
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
As a member of the Senior Management Team, contribute to:
Leadership of the Niger Country OfficeSupport the development of an organisational culture that reflects our full spectrum values, promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation, and frees up our people to deliver outstanding results for children and excellent customer service for our Members and donorsHelp design and implement a coherent organizational structure that is consistent with agency practices and appropriate to programme needs Ensure Niger Country Office complies with all Save the Children Management Operating Standards and Standard Operating Procedures Ensure that all required support is provided promptly, at scale and in line with the rules and principles during humanitarian responses, working closely with the Regional Office
Advocacy
Lead the development of an advocacy strategy for the Niger Country Office. Support thematic directors/advisors to articulate their top priority advocacy objectives in line with the new Country Strategic PlanIdentify key opportunities and events in Niger for Save the Children to position itself as the leading organisation for children’s issues in the countryEnsure that Save the Children receives national recognition for achieving proven and innovative national impact from well-managed child development programs and emergency responseOversee thematic directors and other program staff in their work, including development of a plan for achieving their priority advocacy objectives in both an emergency and development context. This should include guidelines on the meaningful and safe participation of children in advocacy Build capacity of programme staff to undertake advocacy through training, development and implementation of advocacy strategies Work with the Senior Management Team to build a culture of developing advocacy strategies that are funded for all thematic areas as part of our Theory of Change and ensure that programme staff are held accountable for advocacySupport programme staff to develop appropriate advocacy messages across thematic and programme areas, and ensure the CO has a set of advocacy messages as required for thematic/strategic areas (e.g children affected by humanitarian situations etc)Take the lead in Humanitarian responses for advocacy and support the development/management and implementation of advocacy strategies, while keeping abreast of the humanitarian advocacy issues across the global, regional and country
Media & Campaigning
Liaise and maintain contact with members and implement communication activities including facilitating media visits and working within incoming media & communications surge support during emergenciesEnsure that the branding and communication guidelines of Save the Children are uniformly and consistently followed across the Niger Country OfficeBuild capacity of programme staff to handle media through training and simulation of various media opportunities (especially emergencies)Develop briefing documents for various audiences, including country briefs, programme briefs and update these regularlyLead the management of Niger -specific campaigning and communications materials
Communication
Proactively develop a high profile for Save the Children in Niger through the production of high quality, well researched, and well written products (in a variety of mediums) reflective of the dual mandate portfolio, responding quickly and appropriately to external requests for information, especially in emergenciesDevelop and deliver a clear and effective system for internal and external communications including the dissemination of newsletters and other documents and publications for internal external stakeholders.Update the Niger profile on the various SCI platforms (web-page/xtranet/e-newsletters) and establish knowledge management systems that allow staff to have shared access to documentation related to the CO Lead the Country Annual Reporting Process and support the dissemination of strategic programme findings including evaluations, research, programme success stories.Coordinate field visits by member staff, donors and others as needed, in close liaison with admin, logistics and field office teams Establish Standard Operating Procedures for the management of all visits to the Niger CO programs including standards for briefings, debriefings, evaluations and communications. Disseminate and train staff in the implementation of these SOPsKeep abreast of current programme portfolio including attending programme visits, and develop strategies to link evidence from programme to advocacy work
Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development
Ensure appropriate staffing within CO to undertake Advocacy, Campaigning, Communications and Media Relations workEnsure that all staff understand and are able to perform their role in an emergency Manage Advocacy, Communication and Campaigns Team; define expectations, provide leadership and technical support as needed, and evaluate direct reports regularly Ensure the recruitment, training, and promotion of staff as appropriate and ensure availability of appropriate professional development opportunities for staffIncorporate staff development strategies and Performance Management Systems into team building process. Establish result based system and follow upManage the performance of all staff in the advocacy, campaigning and communication work area through: Effective use of the Performance Management System including the establishment of clear, measureable objectives, ongoing feedback, periodic reviews and fair and unbiased evaluations;Coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities;Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance;Documentation of performance that is less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/ workplans
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children valuesHolds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved
Ambition:
Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the sameWidely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates othersFuture orientated, thinks strategically
Collaboration:
Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supportersValues diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strengthApproachable, good listener, easy to talk to
Creativity:
Develops and encourages new and innovative solutionsWilling to take disciplined risks
Integrity:
Honest, encourages openness and transparency
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Masters’ degree in an area of social development, communications or equivalent.A general appreciation of the issues concerning the INGO sector with an in-depth knowledge in communications, marketing and/or fundraisingRecommended a minimum of 7 years’ management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, with experience in successfully leading the development and implementation of communication and campaign strategies for an international humanitarian organisation, preferably in Niger, or the West & Central Africa Region.Demonstrable track record of leading change which has led to significant results for the organisation and their stakeholdersHighly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coachingHighly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and culturesStrong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind setsAbility to present complex information in a succinct and compelling mannerExperience of building personal networks, resulting in securing significant new opportunities for the organisationHas a strong international network within media and marketing to drawExcellent writing and presentation skills in English and French. Similar skills in Hausa / Djarma and other local languages an advantagePreferred: experience and skills in using computer software, publishing packages, web-design and knowledge management systems to produce and manage high quality communications materials for presentations, publications and internet/xtranetAbility and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergenciesWillingness to travel to Save the Children’s field offices and operational areas on a regular basisExperience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy inUnderstanding of Save the Children’s vision and mission and a commitment to its objectives and values;
FINAL DISPOSITIONS
We must ensure the safety of children through our selection processes, which reflect our commitment to the protection of children and include rigorous reference surveys.
Interested applicants must exclusively send their files (CV and cover letter) by e-mail only once, mentioning the // Community Health Field Coordinator// item in the subject of the email to our address: https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=fr_FR 12 February 2020 at 18:00 (GMT-1).
No physical applications will be accepted.
NB: //Save the Children International has a child-defence policy, which every candidate must respect and defend. We are //Zero// tolerant of any case of child abuse.// Save the Children encourages female and disability candidates.
EN: It is made known to applicants that Save the Children International does not request any payment or fees throughout the recruitment process. Any request to this effect must be immediately reported as contrary to the values and practices of our organization. EN: Applicants are advised that Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported as contrary to the values and practices of our organization.
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