Emergency Response Roster - Humanitarian Advocacy & External Engagement Director

World Vision; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A humanitarian organization in the United Kingdom seeks a Director for Emergency Response Roster - Humanitarian Advocacy & External Engagement. This pivotal role involves supporting global humanitarian responses, developing advocacy strategies, and requiring over 10 years of relevant experience. The position demands effective representation to governments and strong negotiation skills, along with extensive international travel and a commitment to protecting children's rights.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience, including management and active humanitarian response.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in a second UN language is a plus.
• Strong understanding of humanitarian law and sector standards.

Responsibilities

• Implement the advocacy & external engagement plan.
• Represent World Vision to governments and NGOs.
• Support response strategies emphasizing children's rights.

Skills

Humanitarian response management

Negotiation skills

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Postgraduate degree in relevant field

Job description

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Emergency Response Roster - Humanitarian Advocacy & External Engagement Director

Client: World Vision

Location: United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: a9275519b411

Job Views: 8

Posted: 25.08.2025

Expiry Date: 09.10.2025

Job Description

Children’s lives can change in an instant in the wake of war, disasters and humanitarian emergencies. We see how vulnerable they are and how much they need our protection.

Joining our Emergency Response Roster means you can be a part of our response, providing immediate support when disaster strikes.

Here’s where you come in:

Job Purpose

In line with the WVI Disaster Management Standards for global emergencies, this position plays a crucial role in Advocacy & External Engagement for World Vision’s Humanitarian Responses. It involves providing guidance, capacity tools, reporting, and direct support to the responses.

The role includes designing and implementing advocacy and external engagement strategies aligned with overall response priorities, supporting operational and programmatic goals.

The incumbent will develop and execute influencing strategies to shift international policies affecting children and families in crises, especially in fragile contexts, focusing on protecting children’s rights and operational access.

Key responsibilities include representing World Vision with stakeholders, building networks, coordinating with global and regional offices, managing advocacy groups, and tracking humanitarian financing trends.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Implement the advocacy & external engagement plan.
• Collaborate with humanitarian advocacy representatives at the UN and other capitals.
• Develop policies, reports, and briefings on the response.
• Advise leadership on advocacy issues and strategies.

Representation & External Engagement

• Represent World Vision to governments, donors, academia, and NGOs.
• Maintain and grow external networks.
• Coordinate with global offices on policy engagement.

Response Operations Support & Impact Reporting

• Lead advocacy groups and participate in leadership teams.
• Support response strategies emphasizing children's rights.
• Maintain mapping of coordination mechanisms.
• Provide strategic advice on advocacy and influence.
• Monitor funding and prepare for funding opportunities.
• Identify and advocate against child rights violations.
• Support impact reporting and regional strategy integration.
• Train and coach staff on advocacy and engagement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• 10+ years of relevant experience, including management and active humanitarian response.
• Postgraduate degree in relevant field.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in a second UN language is a plus.
• Strong understanding of humanitarian law, sector standards, and industry relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of UN processes and multilingual capabilities.
• Experience managing diverse teams.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, travel internationally, and operate in challenging environments.

Travel & Work Environment

• International travel required.
• Work hours may exceed 12 hours/day during emergencies.
• Work may occur in insecure or resource-limited settings.

Languages

Fluent in English; additional UN languages preferred; local languages a plus.