Deliverables
The Key deliverables will be:
Advise and support in the delivery of the thematic advocacy goals through
Providing technical inputs for the development of the thematic portfolio advocacy strategy connecting the national, regional and the global advocacy goals in alignment with the portfolio plans and in coordination with the thematic leads
Establishing key strategic relationships with the United Nations mechanisms
and other global spaces that are relevant for progressing the thematic portfolio advocacy goals
Contextualising relevant thematic content/research data into relevant advocacy messaging and other documentation such as submissions, statements, and others
Lead in the delivery of influencing the child rights/child welfare sector to place children and families as expert rights holders and agents of change
Developing the broader child rights/child welfare advocacy goals with necessary thematic intersections as relevant
Mapping global opportunities relevant in forwarding Family’s advocacy strategy
Identifying and developing key strategic relationships with relevant United
Nations mechanisms and other international organisations, global platforms in order to forward Family’s advocacy goals and strategy
Analysing international commitments and generating key advocacy content to position Family’s arguments for global advocacy strategy driven by local CSO leadership and local solutions
Contextualising relevant content/research data into relevant advocacy messaging and other documentation, and linking with thematic content, where relevant, for submissions, statements, presentations and other advocacy opportunities
Coordinating and participating in global advocacy platforms to position Family’s advocacy goals
Identify and connect relevant Family members to relevant advocacy opportunities (this could be broader than the priority thematic areas and linked to individual member expertise on certain issues
Advise and support the delivery of realising the CSO leadership in international AID sector (Decolonisation)
Advising and supporting the Decolonisation group in the development and delivery of the decolonisation strategy and plans
Mapping relevant global advocacy opportunities relevant for positioning
Family’s model of CSO leadership and local knowledge
Supporting in managing strategic relationship relevant for achieving Family’s decolonisation goal
Providing technical support for developing key advocacy messages as relevant to various advocacy opportunities for influencing local leadership
Coordinating and participating in relevant global opportunities to support the CEO and members
Supporting member leadership and monitoring and evaluation
Advising and supporting members in representing Family in various global and regional advocacy platforms in line with promoting local CSO leadership and in close coordination with the Thematic leads, Director of Alliance
Programmes, Director of Fundraising & Communications and the CEO as relevant
Monitoring and report on the changing international advocacy contexts relevant to Family’s positioning, opportunities and risks
Coordination with the Communications Team for the development of communications materials for relevant advocacy opportunities/events.
Supporting and coordinating with the Secretariat and alliance members for the effective delivery of Family’s advocacy goals
Supporting the planning of the advocacy activities
Time frame
The timeframe for this consultancy will be for a period of 12 months with an expectation of the consultant to work for approximately 2.5 days per week over the 12 months, based on an agreed work plan at the start of the assignment which will be periodically reviewed. The consultant will be expected to start at a date to be confirmed but most likely this will be in May 2025.
Expected level of experience / skills
Educated to UK Degree level (international Level 6) or equivalent qualification ideally in advocacy, international development, social work, psychology, sociology, childhood, gender studies or a related subject
Relevant postgraduate qualification in advocacy, international development or other related subject e.g. social work, psychology, sociology, childhood, gender studies
Comprehensive and proven experience in a similar role delivering global advocacy at a senior level within an organisation or as a consultant
A strong understanding of the international development sector, and knowledge of key issues in child protection, child rights and child care across diverse contexts
Understanding of the role and potential of networks and coalitions, including the work and strengths of national CSOs and INGOs, practitioners and policy makers, to bring about social transformation
Experience of managing multiple processes and diverse workstreams
Knowledge of good practice in advocacy work with vulnerable groups to achieve impact, and how this can be used effectively for long term change
Experience of helping facilitate participation within a member-led network or alliance, preferably of CSOs
Strong knowledge of global care and protection issues and emerging trends and knowledge in regards to these areas
Experience of working within a network organisation
Experience of working remotely and independently
Prior experience with demonstrated success in delivering global advocacy and working with the UN and other international bodies and mechanisms to achieve change
Extensive experience of designing, developing and implementing global advocacy strategies and plans; also linking to national and regional advocacy opportunities, as relevant
Good understanding of decolonisation of the international and humanitarian sector and localisation agenda; with particular relevance to the child rights sector
Sound understanding, knowledge and existing relationships with relevant networks, existing child rights global collaborative spaces, United Nations mechanisms and other global platforms linked to child rights/child welfare and/or broader development sector
Experience of analysing and producing powerful and relevant advocacy materials and tools to support in the delivery of advocacy goals
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV, a cover letter and a sample of your work outlining your relevant skills and experience according to the criteria above and your top line plan for achieving the deliverables. Please also include a proposed time frame for your availability and your daily rate. Please send your application to recruitment@familyforeverychild.org by 21 February 2025
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