Post:Humanitarian Policy & Advocacy Advisor
Organization: Save the Children
Country: Australia
Location: Melbourne
Theme: Other
Job years of experience: N/A
Job type: Job
Save
the Children is Australia’s leading independent humanitarian relief and
development organisation for children. We protect and support children
in need. We save lives in emergencies. We stand up for children’s
rights.
Save the Children Australia seeks a Humanitarian Policy
and Advocacy Advisor to join the highly regarded Public Affairs
Department. This key position will lead the implementation of our
humanitarian policy and advocacy strategy to ensure that children’s
needs are met and heard in humanitarian emergencies around the world.
To
succeed in this position you will need substantial experience in
humanitarian programming or policy in an emergency/conflict environment.
You
will have an excellent knowledge and understanding of humanitarian
policy issues, and be a formidable communicator, capable of drafting
succinct briefing papers, letters and other policy products targeting a
range of different audiences. Ideally you will also be adept at writing
persuasively for the media.
We are looking for someone who shares
our vision of a world in which every child attains the right to
survival, protection, development and participation.
How to apply:
Applications close: 28 July 2013
A visa sponsorship may be considered for the right person for this role.
All applicants must undergo a National Police Check and sign the Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct
Job ID: #588707
How to Apply
http://reliefweb.int/job/588707/humanitarian-policy-advocacy-advisor