Director of Advocacy and Communication, April 2024

ROLE PURPOSE: As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in Niger, the Director of Advocacy and Communication shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office. The Director of Advocacy and Communication in his/her capacity is responsible for providing leadership to ensure excellence in serving members and their donors, in both emergency and development contexts.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Masters’ degree in an area of social development, communications or equivalent.
A general appreciation of the issues concerning the INGO sector with an in-depth knowledge in communications, marketing and/or fundraising
Recommended a minimum of 7 years’ management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, with experience in successfully leading the development and implementation of communication and campaign strategies for an international humanitarian organisation, preferably in Niger, or the West & Central Africa Region.
Demonstrable track record of leading change which has led to significant results for the organisation and their stakeholders
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind sets
Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
Experience of building personal networks, resulting in securing significant new opportunities for the organisation
Has a strong international network within media and marketing to draw
Excellent writing and presentation skills in English and French. Similar skills in Hausa / Djarma and other local languages an advantage
Preferred: experience and skills in using computer software, publishing packages, web-design and knowledge management systems to produce and manage high quality communications materials for presentations, publications and internet/xtranet
Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
Willingness to travel to Save the Children’s field offices and operational areas on a regular basis
Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
Understanding of Save the Children’s vision and mission and a commitment to its objectives and values

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It was established in the United Kingdom in 1919 in order to improve the lives of children through better education, health care, and economic opportunities, as well as providing emergency aid in natural disasters, war, and other conflicts.

In addition to the UK organisation, there are 29 other national Save the Children organisations who are members of Save the Children International, a global network of nonprofit organisations supporting local partners in over 120 countries around the world.

In 2015, we reached over 62 million children directly through our and our partners' work.

Save the Children has led global action on children’s rights for more than 90 years.

1919 Eglantyne Jebb established the Save the Children Fund to feed children facing starvation after the First World War

1924 the League of Nations adopted Eglantyne’s charter on children’s rights

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KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Masters' degree in an area of social development, communications or equivalent.
A general appreciation of the issues concerning the INGO sector with an in-depth knowledge in communications, marketing and/or fundraising
Recommended a minimum of 7 years' management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, with experience in successfully leading the development and implementation of communication and campaign strategies for an international humanitarian organisation, preferably in Niger, or the West & Central Africa Region.
Demonstrable track record of leading change which has led to significant results for the organisation and their stakeholders
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind sets
Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
Experience of building personal networks, resulting in securing significant new opportunities for the organisation
Has a strong international network within media and marketing to draw
Excellent writing and presentation skills in English and French. Similar skills in Hausa / Djarma and other local languages an advantage
Preferred: experience and skills in using computer software, publishing packages, web-design and knowledge management systems to produce and manage high quality communications materials for presentations, publications and internet/xtranet
Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
Willingness to travel to Save the Children's field offices and operational areas on a regular basis
Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
Understanding of Save the Children's vision and mission and a commitment to its objectives and values

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