Advocacy Manager Capacity Building

hace 3 semanas

Valencia, Valencia, España United Nations Children's Fund A tiempo completo


Job Description

Description

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The P4 Advocacy Manager is accountable for managing the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Advocacy Capacity Building Initiative, ensuring advocacy capacity building initiatives are brought to scale. This includes critical aspects such as determination of advocacy priorities that are context-specific, to maximize success and efficiencies of UNICEF's advocacy for every child, in every context. This includes supporting and monitoring the implementation of regional and national advocacy strategies, if required.

This must follow an approach that is:


Bottom-up, Region and Country-led, valuing the needs and expertise of our colleagues in different contexts, including HIC/MICs/LICs and across humanitarian and development contextsRights-based, focusing on the child rights advocacy commitment and principles in the SP on equity, inclusion, non-discrimination, gender equality and Leave No One BehindSustainable, building a cadre of skilled advocacy experts who are able to both drive effective advocacy in their contexts, and pass on skills and learnings to colleagues and partners; while working deliberately with leaders to grow and embed a culture of advocacy across UNICEF Rooted in evidence, based on tested methodology and a commitment to continuous improvement including through robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning, and addressing gaps and weaknesses identified, including political intelligence gathering and analysis, and policy blocking to strategically challenge the practices and policies that violate or child rightsAs a member of GCA's Advocacy Section, the Advocacy Manager works in close coordination with other DOC sections, Programme Division, other HQ Divisions, Regional, Country Offices, National Committees, other relevant internal and external stakeholders.Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
Advocacy Capacity Building Initiative strategy developmentAdvocacy Capacity Building Initiative implementationAdvocacy Capacity Building Initiative M&ETeam building, Project and Budget ManagementStakeholder engagementOthersThe staff member will lead and manage a team to design and coordinate effective advocacy capacity building initiatives, through the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation stages. S/he will work collaboratively with colleagues across UNICEF at headquarters, country and regional level, as well build alliances or coalitions with internal and external partners to building a cadre of skilled advocacy experts who are able to both drive effective advocacy in their contexts and pass on skills and learnings to colleagues and partners. S/he will target global advocacy fora and support effective advocacy at the regional and national level. Duties include:

Advocacy Capacity Building Initiative development:
Manage every element of the ACBI strategy process, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, to define ways to ensure a sustainable approach to build a cadre of skilled advocacy experts who are able to both drive effective advocacy in their contexts, and pass on skills and learnings to colleagues and partnerThis includes supporting drafting regional and national advocacy strategies, if required, as a part of the capacity building processACBI implementation:
Drive the implementation of advocacy capacity building strategies and plans, working across teams to ensure they are aligned to UNICEF capacity building goals, methodologies and M&E proceduresEnsure follow up implementation of drafted regional and national advocacy strategies, if required, as a part of the capacity building processACBI M&E:
Supervise the development of a clear ACBI M&E framework: setting baselines against which capacity building outcomes are regularly monitored; conducting analysis to continuously improve the effectiveness of the strategy, approach and activities; and overseeing the production and dissemination of ACBI M&E results.Team building, Project and Budget Management:Provide a protective, nurturing environment for the team – in line with UNICEF's highest ethical standards and values; respond appropriately to ethical issues and complaints of abuse of authority, bullying and harassment.Ensure project management coherence in the activities of the team, conveying strategic priorities and setting clear deliverables.Where relevant, manage cross-divisional, international and inclusive teams featuring a variety of advocacy and non-advocacy professionals, to drive and deliver strategic ACBI initiatives.Support mobilizing resources for undertaking ACBI activities. Ensure effective and transparent management of budget and resources.Stakeholder engagement:
Provide strategic guidance for advocacy capacity building partnerships and networks through proactive collaboration with internal and external partners.Partners will include UNICEF senior leaders, HQ divisions, National Committees, Regional Offices, Country Offices, other UN entities, influencers, academics, business leaders and other public and private sector partners.Ensure that effective advocacy capacity building strategies and plans are co-created with partners, to leverage their power to contribute to UNICEF's advocacy goals. Ensure that feedback from key stakeholders is incorporated into advocacy capacity building, strategy design, implementation and team learning.Others:
Carry out additional activities as required.To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...

Education:


An advanced university degree is required in one of the following fields: International Relations, Political Science, International Development, Public Policy, Public Administration, Economics, Communication or related fields.A first level university degree (Bachelor's) in a relevant field, in conjunction with ten (10) years of relevant work experience in advocacy, campaigning or a related field may be taken in lieu of a Master's degree.Experience:
At least eight (8) years of progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in advocacy/ campaigning is required, with at least two years at the international level.Experience in leading the development and implementation of advocacy strategies, with clear theories of change, specific, measurable and timebound objectives, and performance indicators.A track record experience in training and facilitation in advocacy capacity building processesProven experience in deploying a range of advocacy tactics based on a clear theory of change.Experience in building and maintaining a network of advocacy stakeholders, and in working with advocacy coalitions.Strong communicator with emphasis on being able to present complex policy ideas in succinct, engaging ways through campaign narratives and creative tactics.Experience in managing a team is a requirement, along with a proven commitment to diverse and inclusive recruiting process. Managing a multicultural team is an asset.Demonstrated experience in design and management of projects, including budget management and monitoring and evaluation of results.Knowledge of international development, humanitarian issues and children's rights.Experience working in a developing and emergency environment is an asset.Language Requirements:
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.Source:

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