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Advocacy Officer Emergencies - 2 yr fixed term contract
Source: Concern Worldwide - Ireland
Concern Worldwide
| Deadline: | 18 May 2008 |
| Organisation: | Concern Worldwide - Ireland |
| Location: | Ireland |
| Type: | contract |
| Salary: | TBA (000's USD) |
| Description: | To assist the Advocacy Unit in meeting its objectives through research and analysis of issues related to global humanitarian principles and practice and the emergency response and preparedness work of Concern.
Contribute to and support Concern's work in advocacy through research, analysis and synthesis of knowledge and learning from a variety of sources related to humanitarian issues with a clear focus on Concern's vision, mission, values, policies and target group. Produce position papers, briefing papers and other materials required to disseminate Concern's position and learning on specific issues related to humanitarian issues and specific contexts and countries. In particular, these will include: Concern analysis of and positions on particular country humanitarian contexts and scenarios; disaster risk reduction initiatives and experience; and the protection of humanitarian space. Establish appropriate contacts and represent Concern with key stakeholders on issues related to humanitarian issues and act as a focal point for emergencies advocacy as appropriate. Clarified roles and responsibilities with regard to the Emergencies Unit and key managers will be required to ensure consistency of approach and efficient management. Represent Concern on key networks, groups and alliances related to emergencies, as designated by the Head of the Advocacy Unit in consultation with other key managers in Concern. Ensure that Concern's experience and learning from our country programmes is part of external messaging wherever possible and facilitate links with key internal stakeholders (Emergencies Unit, specialists, country management) to promote this, providing analytical support as appropriate. Contribute to a coherent and sensitive communication strategy of Concern positions bearing in mind at all times, the key humanitarian principles of independence, neutrality and impartiality. Establish productive and complementary working relations with other departments and staff members including other Emergencies Unit staff, Advocacy Unit staff, SAL staff, Concern UK, Concern USA, Overseas Directorate, country staff and Directorate of Public Engagement. Essential: Masters Degree in a Development related field. Direct experience in a humanitarian response (can be a number of short term-term posts or one longer one) in a developing country. Demonstrable research and analytical capacity on humanitarian issues. Demonstrable understanding and knowledge of humanitarian principles and practice. Experience and understanding of effective advocacy in donor and developing countries, with a focus on extremely poor people in humanitarian contexts. Strong knowledge of the economic, social and political contexts within which development and humanitarian work takes place. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to produce succinct and authoritative briefing papers, policy documents and presentations. Competent in the use of modern information technology applications. Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in teams. A commitment to the vision, mission and values of Concern Worldwide Willingness to travel overseas, if required. Desirable: Experience of working on humanitarian issues. Work or research experience acquired within a developing country. Knowledge and understanding of related issues such as human rights, the roles of NGOs in long-term development and other issues related to Concern's vision and mission. Interested candidates should send their CV to camden.reception@concern.net quoting reference ADEMER. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Ireland at the time of application. |
Contact Details
| Name: | Concern Worldwide |
| Telephone: | 0035314178056 |
| Email: | camden.reception@concern.net |
