To implement WV DR Congo advocacy initiatives aimed at seeking and promoting justice for the poor and marginalized in the Eastern DRC, addressing the root causes of poverty and injustice in the context of WV’s vision, mission core values, and strategic priorities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategy Implementation and Enhancement Lays a leading role in the implementation and ongoing development of World Vision DRC’s advocacy strategy in Eastern DRC, by working closely in line with the National and other DRC Regional Offices, putting special emphasis on peace building, protection and SGBV engaging in advocacy with key stakeholders and decision-makers, and promoting capacity in local level advocacy Effectively manages the implementation of World Vision DRC’s advocacy project (s) in eDRC including preparing and submitting regular donor reports; Designs advocacy projects and related proposals that would support the implementation of World Vision DRC’s advocacy strategy. Jointly, with the input of other WV offices, creates and periodically updates a comprehensive eDRC advocacy strategy that includes community, national, and international level components as well as an advocacy timeline delineating key upcoming events in eDR Congo around which WV could work as a partnership to advocate. Ensures that this advocacy strategy is integrated into and complements the WV DR Congo 2009-12 Strategy Generate periodic monitoring reports and analysis on the overall political, economic, social and humanitarian situation in eastern DR Congo , including regular updates to key Partnership stakeholders, in accordance with WV DR Congo National office reporting Networking and Liaison Participates in the WV Partnership Advocacy Response Group on DRC ; Work closely with the Associate Director- Advocacy and Communications, liaises with National office, WV Support Offices, Africa Regional Offices, and WVI staff to coordinate advocacy activities and messaging on DRC; Actively participates in joint advocacy initiatives and relevant ‘clusters’ and forums with other NGOs and UN agencies in Eastern DRC. Coordinates with other agencies carrying out advocacy initiatives in Eastern region DRC, to open opportunities for WV to collaborate with other agencies in this area; Works closely with WV DRC Communications Team to support advocacy messages Coordinates with WV DRC sector managers and other staff regarding local level advocacy activities. Participates in policy process platforms, fora and networks Strengthens collaboration and networking with partners and policy makers
Research and Analysis Leads assessment and research activities to gather information and analysis that would inform policy and advocacy briefing documents, assessment reports, and research papers; Continually gathers information on the key WV Eastern region advocacy themes – from WV DRC’s programs, other humanitarian actors, communities in North Kivu, and other primary and secondary sources in order to inform advocacy products and tools; Drafts periodic advocacy documents and policy papers; Works with others to develop and complete an annual research paper highlighting a specific theme and the related advocacy needs and opportunities for WVDRC and the partnership.
Training and Capacity-Building Plays an active role for WVDRC in developing local level advocacy capacity through the use of WV tools such us as CVA and VCA. Work with sectors service and provide guidelines on how to more effectively incorporate advocacy approaches in relevant projects.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Required: Excellent oral and written skills in both French and English (functional knowledge of Swahili is an advantage). Some work experience in the areas of protection, peace building in conflict environments, and/or child rights. Experience managing and coordinating program activities involving partnerships, including with NGOs and Government. Demonstrated interest, with some experience in research projects. Strong understanding of and ability to work effectively with the international humanitarian community, preferably experience working with/in coalitions of other INGOs and the UN. Experience in conflict and post conflict environments is required, as well as an excellent understanding of the challenges and complexities of carrying out advocacy in insecure environments Computer literate and well-versed in basic software packages and photography. Excellent training and facilitation skills. Excellent networking abilities. Proven ability to work independently and collaborate with diverse staff and partners and in a cross cultural environment. Committed and enthusiastic for World Vision’s aims and mission. Confident and organized self-starter who can handle multiple tasks and responsibilities. An energetic, self-starting approach to projects that involve significant responsibility and fixed deadlines. Ability to travel and work in the field is an essential and frequent function of the position.
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