Deadline: 10 April 2016
World Vision International (WVI) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Advocacy Manager in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The duration of this post is about 1 to 2 years.
The Advocacy Manager will be responsible for equipping national level sector specialists and WVL Senior Management team to advocate for children, according to World Vision Lanka’s( WVL) advocacy plan, including: Key advocacy issues, analysis of effective advocacy methods for Sri Lanka’s context, policy analysis, WVL’s position analysis and campaigning.
WVI’s mission is to promote human transformation, seek justice and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of God.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Advocacy Manager will perform the following functions-
- Develop and implement WVL’s advocacy plan.
- Be the focal point for reporting on advocacy initiatives to the Global and Regional Centers.
- Provide leadership on engagement with key policy makers, partners and audiences to enhance World Vision’s credibility and influence change of policy and practice.
- Provide active engagement with strategic coalitions/partners and of briefings for senior leadership.
- Support contextualization & integration of advocacy within the projects in areas of operation.
- Liaise with the region/partnership on strategic alignment and implementation.
- Build capacity for response within national context.
- Demonstrate and promote a passion for transformational development and advocacy.
- Follow organizational core values and policies.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Degree, preferably with a Master’s in Development Studies, Law, Economics, Communications, Psychology, Social Work or a related field.
- Proven track record of accomplishments in working to empower community members and engaging with knowledgeable policy-makers on complex issues related to children and development.
- Demonstrated understanding of governance and public policy process.
- Strong persuasiveness tempered with sensitivity in pressurized situations.
- Demonstrated passion for advocacy on behalf of child well-being, combined with experience in strategy, research, and management and positioning.
- Familiarity with coalition work, with significant experience of working within multi-agency forums.
- Articulate in English and Sinhala/Tamil languages including public speaking, presentations, media interviews and high level meetings.
- Ability to provide policy analysis, academic articles and engages in programmatic discussions effectively.
- Fully understanding and embracing World Vision’s values, and committed to bringing about changes that will improve the lives of children.
- Nationality of Sri Lanka.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit WVI.
