Child Rights Advocacy & Communication Officer
We are currently seeking to recruit a Child Rights Advocacy & Communication Officer.
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Applicants from EU and EFTA can apply as well as persons with a valid Swiss work permit.
Working in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan aims to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised with high quality programs that deliver long lasting benefits by increasing its income, working in partnership with others and operating effectively.
Plan’s Advocacy and Liaison office in Geneva is aligned with Plan International’s strategy One Plan One Goal pursuing contact with key decision-makers who can support the realization of lasting change for children.The UN Liaison and Advocacy office contribute to a lasting environment in which the rights of children and youth are respected, protected, and fulfilled.The office will realise its interventions within relevant UN human rights treaty bodies and mechanisms in Geneva. It will follow actions and activities within the broader UN system in the rest of the world. Through its work the offices enhance child protection, strive for non-discrimination and inclusion as well as increase child participation. The office is actively involved in:
The Advocacy and Communication Officerwill support the Head of Office in strengthening the collaboration with other Plan offices in order to facilitate and support involvement with relevant Geneva based United Nations bodies and mechanisms. S/he will increase Plan’s influence regarding child rights and contributes to Plan’s global advocacy and communication work worldwide. By increasing Plans visibility and profile at the UN, duty bearers are reminded of their responsibilities and obligations to act and Plan’s voice is increasingly taken to account.
Dimensions of Role:
Typical Responsibilities - Key End Results of Position: Advocacy:The advocacy and Communication officer will have an active role in supporting Plan’s advocacy and lobbying activities, including the development of current advocacy workas well as supporting in identifying additional advocacy and communication opportunities relevant to Plan’s work.
This will include:
Internal and external communication and information: The Officer will develop a communication and information strategy in cooperation with Plan’s New York Office in order to strengthen and find new ways of enhancing the office’s current internal and external communication and information channels and increase Plans visibility.
This will include:
Human Resources:
Other Responsibilities: Being a small office with few staff members, the Advocacy and Communication Officer will take part in carrying out various tasks to facilitate the well-running of the office, including some administrative tasks. The Officer needs to keep abreast of the current development issues as well as communications and advocacy trends, and ensure that all activities undertaken on behalf of Plan, externally or internally, are executed in accordance with the overall aims of the organisation and in line with Plan’s policies and procedures.
Success indicators:
Dealing with Problems:
Communications and Working Relationships: Internal: Medium level of contacts: Child rights, advocacy and communication officers in CO’s, NO’s,RO and Advocacy offices, thematic experts and campaign managers. The Advocacy and Communication Officer will have an important role in strengthening the communication and collaboration with other Plan office in order to facilitate and support their presence and involvement in connection to the United Nations. The incumbent shall be able to communicate decisions taken at the UN relevant to Plan offices in an understandable language.
External: Medium level of contacts. The Officer will be representing Plan in its advocacy work. The officer will interact with stakeholders including INGOs, UN agencies and bodies, journalists and Permanent Missions in Geneva.
Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives: Knowledge
Skills
Behaviours
Physical Environment: Normal office work, not physically heavy. Some travels will be necessary to attend meetings and workshops.
Languages: Excellent written and spoken English and French required. Fluency in Spanish would be advantageous.
Location: This position is based in Geneva
Reports To: UN Representative and Head of Office
Closing Date: 20th May 2012
Salary: Competitive with comprehensive benefits.
Applicants from EU and EFTA can apply as well as persons with a valid Swiss work permit. |
References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.
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