Conflict and Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy Adviser

About Us Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

The Role As a Policy & Advocacy Adviser (conflict & Humanitarian), you will carry out a broad range of assignments and/or projects in line with the strategy and policies for your professional area and under overall managerial direction. You will lead on Save the Children UK's advocacy for children affected by conflict and crisis in Ukraine and Syria, two of the most complex and sensitive contexts in which our charity works. You will hold responsibility for driving work on specific parts of the Save the Children strategy, often working with minimal supervision, including representing the organisation regularly with external experts and high-level decision-makers.

Job Requirements High-level expertise in global humanitarian policies, including national developing-country government policies, donor behaviour, international institutions and NGOs. High-level knowledge and expertise in a specific area. A proven track record of carrying out high-quality research, policy and/or advocacy. Ability to think creatively, innovate, strategize, set priorities, manage a workplan and evaluate progress with minimal supervision. Strong networking and experience of participating in coalitions and working with civil-society actors to achieve change. Knowledge of human rights, international relations, political analysis and the international humanitarian system. Ability and willingness to travel up to six weeks a year.

Benefits Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance. We focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work. We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day.

Applications Details Closing date: Tuesday 2nd April. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received.