Global Protection Advocacy Lead

InterAction; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Benefits package

Job summary

InterAction in Washington, DC is seeking a full-time Advocacy professional to lead global policy and protection advocacy efforts. You will convene policy focal points, develop broad advocacy strategies, and coordinate with humanitarian partners to influence decision makers and donors.

The role requires 5–7 years in advocacy within conflict or global contexts, excellent communication, and deep knowledge of UN/IASC processes. Hybrid work in DC, with up to 20% travel, and a competitive package.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years developing and executing complex advocacy strategies in conflict country contexts and/or at the global level.
• 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 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.

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

Skills

Advocacy strategy development

Policy negotiation

Clear written communication

Knowledge of humanitarian architecture

Job description

InterAction in Washington, DC is seeking a full-time Advocacy professional to lead global policy and protection advocacy efforts. You will convene policy focal points, develop broad advocacy strategies, and coordinate with humanitarian partners to influence decision makers and donors.

The role requires 5–7 years in advocacy within conflict or global contexts, excellent communication, and deep knowledge of UN/IASC processes. Hybrid work in DC, with up to 20% travel, and a competitive package.