Policy and Advocacy Coordinator-Beirut

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

35 %

National Advocacy and Policy Influence

Understand the social, political and economic context of Lebanon and analyze the different arenas in which World Vision can conduct national level policy and advocacy and how this can be linked to national level systems reform.

Contribute to the development and implementation of WVL’s Advocacy Action Plan especially in the field of Child Protection and Child rights

Engage with national and local stakeholders and represent WVL at relevant national committees and events

Interacts and networks with other human rights-based NGOs and community organizations and national coalition groups as requested.

Provide ongoing, quarterly context analysis on national ministerial changes and/or opportunities for policy influence and reporting of advocacy initiatives

Support in development of policy briefs and publications for policy reform or implementation

Develop Case studies and provide input for WV’s participation in international consultations or conferences

Support in Development of MoUs and agreements with relevant CSOs and other stakeholders for advocacy and coordinate with them as relevant.

WV well represented in national platforms and civil society organizations mobilized for action

Maintain good relationships with relevant NGOs and external engagements reported and documented

WV is well informed around context, dynamics, national initiatives for ministerial engagements and developing national collaborations

Policy brief/statements developed and used of lobbying purposes.

PSM reporting of advocacy initiatives shows contribution of WV to advancement in national policies amendment and implementation

MoU developed as per minimum quality standards

15 %

Technical Support and Coordination with other teams

Support the technical leads specifically the child protection and advocacy technical lead in their advocacy engagements and development of advocacy messages on prioritized issues or emergency ones.

Collaborate with the ELA team and provide input on the research being developed and use evidence from our programming and assessments for advocacy.

Engage with GAM on fundraising for the ITAW campaign and support in the development of concept or interventions under ITAW which can be funded through grant funding as well as in their advocacy towards donors.

Local level advocacy efforts are linked to national level advocacy efforts and yield larger influence for WV and change or policies or implementation of existing policies and systems

Advocacy efforts are supported with evidence on issues, gaps, needs and impact of WVL’s programming

Funding for ITAW campaign and other advocacy efforts is secured and other donors briefed about out campaign and advocacy efforts

40%

Leading on implementation and reporting on of It takes a World Campaign

Coordinate with the technical team and field teams when leading national level initiatives and implementing the planned interventions for ITAW.

Work jointly with the communications team on the development of IEC material or media campaigns and public engagement activities in relation to the ITAW campaign and to support and policy initiatives or national events.

CP&A technical lead and ADP staff to implement their own child-led or community initiatives in relation to ITAW and link local to national level advocacy initiatives

Engage in regional meetings or calls around the It Takes a World Campaign

Ensure the documentation and reporting of initiatives relating to the takes a World Campaign in coordination with ELA

Ensure alignment of out ITAW campaign interventions at national level with the CP&A TP intervntions

Larger reach and visibility around WV ITAW campaign and outreach to different target audiences

Campaign incorporated in local level initiatives and local level advocacy . Participation and contribution of children and local communities in the

WV Lebanon engaged in regional calls and webexes and updates about progress of WVL shared

Reporting on ITAW campaign is in line with the evidence building plan developed for the campaign and international reporting guidelines and timelines

10%

General

Safety and Security responsibilities:

Responsible of own security and actively contribute to a positive security culture

Abide by the security policies and procedures and report any incidents or breaches to line manager and / or security manager

Other Duties:

Attend and participate in local and international capacity building events as needed

Attend and participate in spiritual nurture events and other organizational events

Perform other related tasks as required by the External engagement team

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Bachelor's degree and a Master degree in International affairs, public health, Law or other social sciences majors.
2. Very strong Facilitation and communication skills
3. Very strong ability to write, edit, and speak English (Previous experience writing, editing and/or publishing articles and taking photos)
4. A full commitment to World Vision’s core values and humanitarian mandate.
5. Full adherence to World Vision Lebanon Child Protection, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies.
6. Must be able to represent World Vision to major program stakeholders and donors in a highly professional manner, in person and in writing.
7. Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
8. Excellent organizational and time management skills
9. Minimum 3 years of experience working in international affairs, advocacy with Lebanese civil society
10. Ability to work with minimal direction, with team members as well as alone.
11. Experience of coordinating work between different stakeholders
12. Ability to cope with working in a dynamic and changing environment.
13. Ability to exhibit exemplary lifestyle as interpreted in specific local cultural context
14. A full commitment to World Vision’s core values and mission statement.
15. Experience in planning and implementing advocacy campaigns and engaging with various audiences and coordinating projects with other local NGOs is preferred.
16. Experience in organizing events with Civil society and engaging in public campaigns
17. Good knowledge of human rights/child rights particularly in the Lebanese context
18. Good knowledge of child rights and development discourse
19. Can identify major stakeholders involved in child wellbeing matters in the country
20. Position requires in-country travel for up to 30 per cent of working hours.
21. Position requires availability and willingness to work outside regular office hours occasionally.
22. Position requires willingness and ability to continue to function during a crisis situation, including during a World Vision response to a manmade or natural disaster. Also requires willingness to undergo World Vision and external training on how to respond to such emergencies, including first aid training.
23. Willingness to develop survival and security skills for various risks and challenges encountered in emergency situations.
24. Willingness to undergo first aid and security training