Provide technical support to WVNS in the areas of communication, policy analysis and advocacy related to children and the need for effective aid in Sudan.
Enable WVNS to pro-actively engage all stakeholders (both internal and external) to increase their awareness and understanding of the needs of affected children, families and communities and WVNS’s response and impact.
Contribute to enhancing organisational capacity to effectively and productively position WVNS as a leading relief, development and advocacy agency in Sudan.
Develop capacity of SLT members in WVNS in the area of communication and advocacy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- STRATEGY
- Design/revise sectoral strategy on national office communications and advocacy, identify priorities and business plan, and coordinate implementation thereof and monitor progress.
- Contribute to the development of national office’s HEA strategy providing expertise relating to communications and advocacy
- Support National Office in developing communications and advocacy components of the HEA priorities and plans in alignment with the regional and global strategies and priorities.
- Build on and further develop the preliminary advocacy thematic priorities developed by WVNS &WVSS by updating analysis, messaging, and amending key focus themes for national & international advocacy where appropriate.
- Conduct a thorough analysis of WVNS current and planned programming to understand the key opportunities and needs for advocacy at the community level and to periodically update the analysis to maintain its relevancy to WVNS’s programming.
- Jointly, with the input of WVNS & WVSS offices, create and periodically update comprehensive advocacy strategy that includes community, national, and international level components as well as an advocacy timeline delineating key upcoming events on Sudan around which WV could work as a partnership to advocate – need to ensure that this strategy is integrated into the
WVNS Strategy - Work closely with WV’s East Africa Regional Office (EARO) communication & advocacy staff to ensure WVNS advocacy strategy is aligned within EARO’s overarching advocacy strategy for the region
TECHNICAL SUPPORT - Contribute to development of global policies, guidelines and standards relating to relief communications and support in contextualizing and mainstreaming them within the region.
- Advice and support the Country Program Director in his / her leadership and engagement on matters related to communications and advocacy during humanitarian emergencies.
Guide National Office in the production and timely submission of high quality communications resources such as photos, videos, situation reports, relevant facts & data during emergencies to Support and Partnership offices. - Advise Support Offices and Global Centre, Regional Office on national office context and appropriate messaging and positioning related to WVNS program.
- Identify and advise on cutting-edge and appropriate technologies in communications that will facilitate effective and cost -efficient communications within the organization.
- Provide support to regional HEA by attending appropriate meetings and writing key materials.
- Generate periodic monitoring reports and analysis on the overall humanitarian situation in Sudan, including regular updates to key Partnership stakeholders, in accordance with WVNS’s Advocacy Strategy.
- Collaborate with other NGO actors in Sudan to jointly develop and deliver policy statements and advocacy positions and messaging on pertinent themes or issues
- Build internal national staff capacity on policy analysis and advocacy.
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT - Support National Offices by managing/coordinating all communications appropriate for Cat. III emergency response including handling media inquiries, facilitating field visits, preparing press statements and arranging press conference.
- Collaborate with GRRT during Level 3 emergency response communications in supporting the National Offices communications with all stakeholders.
- Collaborate with heads of sectors in preparation and implementation of communication section of National Disaster Preparedness Plan.
- Collaborate with program and operations teams in defining public advocacy positions and messaging in relation to actual or potential large scale humanitarian emergencies.
- Ensure that key websites, including regional websites, wvrelief, Alertnet and Relief Web, are updated with details of WV’s humanitarian responses, resources and spokespeople.
- Review and consolidate information in preparing public statement to media during complex Humanitarian Emergencies or during crises where WV’s operation is significantly affected.
Collaborate with Regional HEA and analyse communications trends within the humanitarian aid industry. - Identify sensitive media issues that can affect WV and work with the Regional Advisor to support senior leadership in responding.
CAPACITY BUILDING - Build key NO employee’s capacity in the areas of expertise
- Support the assessment, development and implementation of an integrated national office capacity building plan based on regional HEA / NO communication priorities and strategies.
- Advise National Office on communications core competencies and capacity requirements at national level
- Identify, share / facilitate access to communications resources and appropriate materials, learning and support opportunities for National Office. These may include active involvement in training, engagement of trainers, establishing institutional links, identifying opportunities for staff exchange or mentoring.
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT - Encourage mutual learning between National Office and other offices within East Africa Regional Area
- Contribute to national office communication and advocacy forum/network coordinated through the Regional Office.
- Contribute to continuous learning and facilitate documentation of best practices in communication during humanitarian emergency crisis and contribute to the community of practice and centre of excellence.
QUALITY ASSURANCE - Support National Office in ensuring adherence to HEA and communications and advocacy policies, protocols, standards and branding of WVI relating to communications.
- Support and ensure that all communications to various stakeholders, media and public are aligned to WVI brand.
- Support the Program Managers and their teams in addressing alignment, compliance and quality issues and needs of National Offices related to communications during humanitarian emergencies.
INTERNAL LIAISON AND COORDINATION - Act as a strategic link and focal point for national office communications and advocacy connecting Regional Office, Support Offices and Global Centre during humanitarian emergencies.
- Participate and actively contribute in the partnership forums, working Groups and networks related to relief communication as deemed necessary by Country Program Director.
- Collaborate with HEA and Advocacy staff in Regional Office in all matters related to humanitarian emergency communications.
EXTERNAL RELATIONS - Liaise media requests and potential donors to National office as required.
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with external stakeholders such as media, donors, government, policy makers, partners and audiences to enhance World Vision’s credibility and influence in promotion of children’s rights
- Serve as the WV Spokesperson where required and as sanctioned by the Country Program Director representing the WVNS in communications with line ministries and media.
GENERAL - Lead and support activities that will enrich and develop mutual growth in Christ.
- Perform any other tasks assigned by the Country Program Director
REQUIRED:
- Relevant bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or Marketing
- Excellent oral and written (English) communications skills
- Deep understanding of and long-term experience in African culture
- Excellent cross-cultural communication skills, specifically in African contexts
- Strong interpersonal, networking and organizational skills
- Training, coaching and editing skills
- Demonstrated facilitation and collaboration skills
- High level of awareness of global and regional socio-economic, political and environmental issues
- At least 5 years professional experience in International communications, media or public relations.
- Experience in media crisis
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office computer programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
PREFERRED: - Knowledge in photography graphics and website design. Masters degree preferred
Communications & Advocacy Coordinator -- Location: Khartoum
Communications & Advocacy Coordinator -- Location: Khartoum
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