Research and Advocacy Officer

Provide research and analysis in line with SDAID’s strategic plan on key humanitarian and related debates, and produce reports, briefing notes and other materials on key focus countries where SDAID operates, and on the policy environment in Lebanon and neighbouring countries.

 

Lead advocacy efforts on specific advocacy priorities in line with SDAID’s strategic plan, representing SDAID to high profile policy- makers, practitioners, think-tanks, academic partners, the media and the public. Work closely with Director of Sawa to support the development of SDAID advocacy strategies and activities on priority issues.

 

Identity possible advocacy opportunities and develop advocacy plan and as part of that plan, identify gaps in evidence/ information that could be addressed by research.

 

 

In collaboration with senior management, draft and review a long-term strategy and a yearly work plan for the department, in line with the organization’s strategic plan, and in collaboration with broader stakeholders taking into account beneficiaries’needs and requests.

 

Document previous research and advocacy experience within the organization.

 

Create evidence-based advocacy material from previous and current programs.

 

Identify and watch out for innovative and new ways and approaches for advocacy.

 

 

Work closely with other Syrian Civil Society Organisations engaged in the same kind of work.

 

Manage Policy and Advocacy temporary staff and Interns.

 

 

Tasks and Responsibilities

 

Develop/update specific messages and identify advocacy targets on key SDAID’s priority issues, with the support of Director of Policy and Advocacy.

 

Lead SDAID’s engagement with concerned stakeholders

 

Conduct advocacy with high-level UK/European advocacy targets including senior DFID and

FCO staff and Members of Parliament on these key priorities, and where necessary provide

support to other staff conducting advocacy on these issues.

 

Produce materials for advocacy, communications and media purposes on SDAID’s priorities through country visits and desk based research, including drafting or inputting into reports, briefing

papers, submissions to government consultations and web content.

 

In conjunction with SDAID’s Director of Policy and Advocacy, represent SDAID at Global and International networks,

fora, conferences and events.

 

Draft and update SDAID’s public-facing materials for advocacy and general communications/fundraising.

 

Support efforts to build SDAID’s presence and profile in the UK, EU and MENA region parliaments including establishing relationships with key parliamentarians.

 

Support SDAID’s Director of Policy and Advocacy in providing updates and information on SDAID’s advocacy work to board members and potential donors, presenting updates in person when required.

 

Events, External Communications and fundraising

 

Provide content for key communications material including website, short briefings , and annual report.

 

General Administration work

 

Create and maintain internal systems, including contact lists, diaries of upcoming events and opportunities and other databases.