World Vision International

Christian humanitarian organization supporting children worldwide

Advocacy Specialist

Community Outreach & ProgramsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeManagua, NicaraguaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Law, Political Science, Sociology, Social Work, International Relations, Psychology, Anthropology, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in advocacy, promotion of children's rights, sustainable development, or work with networks and coalitions.
Advanced spoken, written, and reading proficiency in English is required.
A category 3 driver's license is required.
Ability to negotiate, communicate, influence, and build relationships with multiple stakeholders.
Skills in analysis, technical report writing, and training facilitation.

Responsibilities

Implement and monitor the national advocacy strategy in alignment with World Vision's global and regional guidelines.
Strengthen the capacity of program and project teams to promote advocacy actions at the local and national levels.
Develop and consolidate partnerships with key public-sector, private-sector, civil-society, and church stakeholders to advance initiatives supporting children's rights.
Coordinate and support advocacy campaigns, social mobilization, and the participation of children, adolescents, and young people in rights-promotion spaces.
Represent and position the organization in networks, platforms, and strategic spaces related to child protection and well-being.
Ensure the application of safeguarding policies and standards across advocacy and volunteer initiatives under the role's coordination.

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

Especialista de Incidencia

Propósito del puesto
Implementar la estrategia de incidencia de Visión Mundial Nicaragua, promoviendo alianzas estratégicas con instituciones públicas, sector privado, organizaciones de sociedad civil, iglesias y voluntariado para impulsar acciones que fortalezcan políticas, programas e iniciativas en favor del bienestar, protección y desarrollo integral de la niñez, adolescencia y juventud.

Principales responsabilidades

Implementar y dar seguimiento a la estrategia nacional de incidencia, alineada con los lineamientos globales y regionales de World Vision. Fortalecer las capacidades de los equipos programáticos y de proyectos para promover acciones de incidencia a nivel local y nacional.
Desarrollar y consolidar alianzas con actores clave del sector público, privado, sociedad civil e iglesias para impulsar iniciativas en favor de los derechos de la niñez
Coordinar y apoyar campañas de incidencia, movilización social y participación de niños, niñas, adolescentes y jóvenes en espacios de promoción de derechos.
Representar y posicionar a la organización en redes, plataformas y espacios estratégicos relacionados con la protección y bienestar de la niñez. Garantizar la aplicación de las políticas y estándares de Salvaguarda en todas las iniciativas de incidencia y voluntariado bajo su coordinación.

Requisitos clave

Licenciatura en Derecho, Ciencias Políticas, Sociología, Trabajo Social, Relaciones Internacionales, Psicología, Antropología o carreras afines.
Experiencia mínima de 3 años en incidencia, promoción de derechos de la niñez, desarrollo sostenible o trabajo en redes y coaliciones.
Capacidad de negociación, comunicación, influencia y relacionamiento con múltiples actores.
Habilidades de análisis, redacción de informes técnicos y facilitación de capacitaciones.
Indispensable: dominio avanzado del idioma inglés (hablado, escrito y lectura).
Licencia de conducir categoría 3

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

About the Company

World Vision International

Christian humanitarian organization supporting children worldwide

What World Vision International does: It is a Christian humanitarian, development, and advocacy organization focused on children. It operates in nearly 100 countries with 33,000+ staff and works with supporters to help more than 200 million vulnerable children by addressing the root causes of poverty. How its product works: Through long-term programs and rapid relief, it provides essentials like water, food, and tools for families to overcome poverty, guided by faith and field expertise, and coordinated across communities by staff and partners. How it is different from competitors: It combines a large, faith-guided global network with a clear focus on sustainable, root-cause approaches to development, serving all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender, and stressing lasting impact that endures beyond one-time aid. What the company’s goal is: To improve the lives of children, families, and communities around the world and create lasting, generational impact.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Monrovia, CA
Founded: 2012

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