GLOBAL ADVOCACY AND OUTREACH ASSOCIATE
Organization: 1,000 Days
Location: Washington, DC, United States
Eligible Citizenship: All Non-US Citizens
Application Code: US01-Int
Job Function: Advocacy
Issue Area: Child Health, Food Security / Nutrition, Maternal and Reproductive Health
About
1,000 Days promotes greater action and investment in maternal and young child nutrition, especially during the critical window of opportunity between a woman’s pregnancy and her child’s second birthday, when the right nutrition has a life-changing impact on a child’s ability to grow, learn and rise out of poverty. 1,000 Days mobilizes advocates, thought-leaders, policymakers and its network of over 80 partners to improve nutrition for women and children around the world because we believe that every child – regardless of where they are born – deserves the strongest start to life and the opportunity to develop to their full potential.
Position Overview
1,000 Days is seeking a Global Advocacy and Outreach Associate to support a number of global advocacy initiatives and campaigns, including the International Coalition for Advocacy on Nutrition (ICAN) and the UNICEF/WHO-led Breastfeeding Advocacy Initiative. The Global Advocacy and Outreach Associate will play an integral role in helping 1,000 Days strengthen its advocacy and communications efforts to prioritize investment in maternal and child nutrition programs worldwide.
Responsibilities
The Global Advocacy and Outreach Associate will support 1,000 Days in the following possible ways:
- Coordinate and support outreach efforts, meetings and convenings to engage existing and new partners, including 1,000 Days’ Advocacy Working Group and the International Coalition for Advocacy on Nutrition (ICAN)
- Support outreach efforts to key audiences including policymakers, civil society organizations, global leaders, and international institutions, as well as outreach to individuals and organizations conducting 1,000-days initiatives in other countries
- Lead outreach and communications to international and local NGOs regarding their 1,000 days-related efforts, soliciting stories, images and successes to amplify and promote through 1,000 Days communications channels
- Track and maintain a calendar of key moments and events that present important advocacy opportunities, and develop creative ideas to leverage these moments
- Track new reports and policy briefs linked to maternal and early child nutrition, maternal health, breastfeeding, WASH, etc., and ensure 1,000 Days is communicating the latest information to its network of partners, influencers, and individual advocates
- Write web updates and other communications pieces regarding 1,000 Days’ global advocacy work
- Participate in nutrition-related working groups and coalitions, such as Every Woman Every Child and A Promise Renewed
Desired Skills and Experience
Items indicated with an asterisk (*) are required- Bachelor’s degree*
- Preferred: Master’s degree in global health, international studies or communications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate to disparate audiences through issue briefs, presentations, written reports, talking points, and email communications*
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple work streams and relationships*
- Strong interest in and passion for maternal and child nutrition, or a related area*
- Strong capabilities working in MS Office products*
- Two or more years work experience in a related field in global health, international studies or communications
- Experience with advocacy and/or communications related to global health and/or international development
- Experience in event/meeting planning and management
- Experience building and maintaining close working relationships with and among a diverse group of stakeholders
- Highly motivated, self-starter with proven ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently
- Ability to multi-task, set priorities, adapt to change, and solve problems in a dynamic, high-performing work environment
Fellowship Logistics
During the fellowship year, all fellows are provided with:
- A pre-tax living stipend of $1100/month
- Housing and utilities
- Health insurance
- A professional development grant of $600
- An award of $1500 upon successful completion of the fellowship year
- Travel costs covered to and from placement site, training and retreats
Living and Working in the US: Fellows are provided with basic housing and a utilities stipend during the fellowship year. GHC coordinates housing for fellows placed in the United States in shared apartments or houses that meet GHC's safety standards. Housing arrangements are assigned prior to departure from Training Institute. Fellows at 1,000 Days will be housed in Washington, DC, an urban city and capital of the United States.
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