Program Manager, Protection Advocacy
About The Position
InterAction is the largest U.S.-based alliance of international non-government organizations (NGOs) and partners. We mobilize our Members to think and act collectively to serve the world’s poor and vulnerable, with a shared belief that we can make the world a more peaceful, just and prosperous place – together. Using our collective voice and convening power, we seek to shape important policy decisions and actions across a wide range of issues – including foreign assistance, humanitarian relief, development, economic equity, food security, and climate change. Our Members are premier international global development, humanitarian, and sector-supporting organizations that work in almost every country and manage more than $15.4 billion in programs annually. InterAction’s revenue comes from dues, government, private foundation and corporate grants, and fee-for-service programs. Additional information can be found at www.interaction.org.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 to 7 years developing and executing complex advocacy strategies in conflict country contexts and/or at the global level. Experience in both contexts preferred
- Experience convening diverse actors, facilitating dialogue, and mobilizing collective advocacy around complex issues
- Excellent communication skills, including a proven ability to capture complex technical issues in a clear and concise manner, and to tailor written communication to target audiences
- Good knowledge of the international humanitarian architecture - including UN and IASC decision making bodies, and key donors – and how to influence policy change within those systems
- All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the United States for an extended period.
Nice To Haves
- Proven experience influencing the policy and practice of key global donor governments
- Spoken and written French, Spanish and/or Arabic strongly preferred
- Experience conducting advocacy with the USG
Responsibilities
- Convene key global level policy and advocacy focal points and InterAction working groups to support advocacy advancing country-level protection strategies
- Lead the development and implementation of a global-level advocacy strategy to advance policies on protection risk reduction with key decision makers
- Support Humanitarian team advocacy on humanitarian principles, standards and, and related reforms
- Lead engagement with NGO Forums on policy and advocacy related to protection and IASC reform
- Supports Secretariat function for the Centrality of Protection (CoP) Community of Practice
- Support the InterAction Protection & GBV Working Group
- Develop advocacy and communications products, including policy briefs, webinars, and talking points, in support of member priorities and the CoP Community of Practice
Benefits
- medical insurance plans
- an excellent benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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