Advisor, Sr Advocacy and Campaigns

• Position Title
• :Sr. Advisor, Regional Advocacy and Campaigns - Asia
• Location
• :India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand or the Philippines
• ChildFund office
• :Any of the ChildFund Country Offices in Asia
• Manager/Supervisor title
• :Asia Regional Director (RD)
• Position type
• :Full-time regular
• Work environment
• :Hybrid
• About ChildFund
• - ChildFund is a child-focused international development organization that works in 23 countries to connect children with the people, resources, and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe, no matter where they are.
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• ChildFund's Values
• ChildFund values a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible environment where everyone is welcomed and celebrated equally. In our culture of connection, you will have ample opportunity to grow, learn, and lead while contributing your talents and innovations to our inspiring mission.
• ChildFund's Commitment
• About This Role
• - The Sr. Advisor, Regional Advocacy and Campaigns will develop strategies and implement region-wide advocacy and campaign initiatives. The post holder will provide leadership on regional campaigns, influence policy related to the Asia Region's priorities, seek strategic alliances, and support resource mobilization to advance the advocacy and campaign objectives and efforts.-
• Required Experience and Education
• - At least 8-10 years of proven knowledge and demonstrated experience in the development and delivery of policy influencing, advocacy and campaigning strategies for public engagement in a corporate or an NGO environment. Prior experience of a successful campaign/public engagement management will be a prerequisite.-
• Primary Responsibilities
• - Advocacy and Policy Influence:_
• Develop, implement, and monitor, in partnership with the Country Office (CO) advocacy leads, the Asia Region advocacy priorities, and take the lead on assigned advocacy objectives.
• Assist the COs in the implementation of their advocacy plan in line with their country strategy and any relevant International Office (IO) guidelines.
• Monitor and analyze the Asia regional child protection policy landscape and position ChildFund as a leading advocate in the field, ensuring alignment with the regional priorities and active engagement with key stakeholders.
• Establish strong relationships and take leadership in regional networks such as, Joining Forces, ASEAN, SAARC, etc., to ensure ChildFund's visibility and technical contribution.
• Organize meetings to engage key stakeholders and represent the organization at relevant forums, conferences, and meetings.
• Advocacy Campaigns:_
• Develop and lead regional advocacy campaigns aimed at driving policy change to advance the key priority areas/focus such as Online Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of Children (OSEAC), child-centred climate action, child and youth participation, and any other relevant issues.
• Provide clear understanding of key issues to internal and external audiences by developing policy briefs, advocacy asks, white papers, and other targeted communication materials for key stakeholders.
• Advise the senior leadership and key staff on taking informed positions when engaging with media to ensure consistent, accurate and strategic communication.
• Lead in engaging with regional bodies, governments, and other policymakers to influence policy decisions, foster collaborative relationships, and advance ChildFund's advocacy goals.
• Collaborate with the Sr. Advisor, Lead Regional Communications, to translate identified issues into a comprehensive campaign strategy, including defining key audiences, developing messaging, and determining the appropriate channels to effectively reach them.
• In consultation with the RD, collaborate with the International Office advocacy team to roll out IO-led campaigns and donor cultivation opportunities, ensuring alignment with regional priorities and maximizing impact.
• Partnership and Collaboration:_
• Collaborate with like-minded organizations, coalitions, and networks, such as the Asia Joining Forces, to amplify advocacy efforts.
• Develop strong relationships and foster strategic alliances with a diverse range of stakeholders and key interest groups to support advocacy objectives.
• Key Stakeholders and Public Engagement:_
• Develop and disseminate compelling advocacy materials, including reports, policy briefs, and campaign toolkits.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with regional bodies, government officials, policymakers, civil society organizations, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with partners to amplify advocacy messages and mobilize support for child rights initiatives.
• Work with the communications staff to utilize traditional and digital media to raise awareness and mobilize public support for campaigns.
• Provide regular updates and analysis of our advocacy campaign work to staff and key stakeholders, e.g. allies and funders, as appropriate.
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