Save the Children Alliance
Save the Children has a long history of engagement in Somalia and in Somaliland stretching as far back as 1954. In more recent times (since 1992) Save the Children UK has maintained an operational office in Hiran Region in what is now called the Central South Zone of Somalia and since 2000, both Save the Children Denmark and UK have been working in what is now the self proclaimed republic of Somaliland. In response to the Tsunami that hit the coast of Puntland in 2004 Save the Children UK established an office in Puntland State and continues to undertake programmes from this office while Save the Children Denmark in Puntland works through partners. In the past two years Save the Children Finland has been supporting both Save the Children Denmark and UK with funding.
Closing date: 13 Nov 2009 -- (CLOSED)
Location: Kenya
JOB PURPOSE
The Advocacy and Communication Coordinator is responsible for identifying advocacy issues, preparing and implementing advocacy plans, documentation and communicating lessons and good practice from implementing programs to various users. In addition, the coordinator is responsible for building the capacity of staff of SC in identifying and undertaking advocacy initiatives aimed at changing practices and policies for betterment of children’s lives.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Play an active role in developing an advocacy strategy of Save the Children program in Somalia/Somaliland
- Identify key policy and practice related advocacy issues in relation to the situation of children and the programs of Save the Children in Somalia/Somaliland. This include undertaking analysis of the work of SC and/or the sector of children in Somalia/Somaliland in light of advocacy and initiate any possible changes that could improve both the work of SC and the lives of children.
- To undertake a stakeholders analysis of key players in Somalia and Somaliland and identify potential partners with whom we can work closely in advocacy initiatives.
- Through extensive networking with partners map out the work and plans of other stakeholders in respect to identified areas of advocacy and suggest possible ways of collaboration and/or addressing the issue by SC.
- Develop an advocacy plan in consultation with managers and coordinators of various themes and ensure implementation of the same
- Document lessons and good practices from programs of SC and communicate them with various stakeholders including donors, children, partners and other general users. This includes ensuring that SC’s advocacy efforts are supported by evidence and experience obtained from implementation of programs.
- Build the capacity of project staff in documenting and communicating lessons and good practices, carrying out practice and policy analysis, identifying and developing advocacy messages, planning and implementing advocacy plans. In this to secure the support of the information and communications officer who is based in Hargeisa
- Work closely with information and communication officer in documentation and sharing of lessons learned.
- Work closely with thematic coordinators and program managers in developing project proposals and ensure that proposals include sufficient advocacy components
- Represent Save the Children in various advocacy fora.
- Perform other tasks as requested by his/her immediate supervisor.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- Degree in social science, human rights, development, journalism etc.
- At least four years experience in documentation, communication and advocacy works
- Strong ability in analyzing the situation of children using the child rights programming/principles framework
- Experience in policy and practice analysis and implementing advocacy initiatives aimed at bringing changes in these areas
- Strong inter-organisational skills such as networking, negotiation and communication.
- Willing and able to travel up to 50% of the time to Somalia/Somaliland to support field teams as security permits
- Strong computer skills to produce advocacy documents and document and communicate good practices.
Reference Code: RW_7XBBRY-62
