Advocacy, Campaigns, Communications and Media Director At Save the Children

Save the Children International

About the Organization

• Employs approximately 25,000 people globally
• Works in over 100 countries
• Aims to assist children affected by crises, improve healthcare, education, and child protection
• Campaigns and advocates for children’s rights at the highest levels

Breakthrough Goals by 2030:

1. No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
2. All children have access to quality basic education
3. Violence against children is eradicated

Commitment to Safety:

• Rigorous background checks in the selection process to protect children from abuse
• Commits to being a child-safe organization through community engagement and program implementation

Position: Advocacy, Campaigns, Communications, and Media Director

• Location: Sanaa (flexibility possible)
• Contract Length: Fixed Term – Two years (with possibility of extension)

Role Purpose:

• Member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in the CO
• Responsible for leadership in advocacy, campaigning, media, and communications
• Directs internal and external advocacy efforts for children’s rights in Yemen

Scope of Role:

• Reports to: Yemen Country Director
• Dimensions: Over 700 staff, works in nine governorates, critical role in ensuring humanitarian access and visibility

Key Areas of Accountability:

1. Leadership and Organizational Culture:
   • Promotes accountability, high performance, and innovation
   • Designs and implements organizational structure consistent with agency practices
2. Advocacy Strategy Development:
   • Develops and implements advocacy strategies aligned with programmatic priorities
   • Liaises with key stakeholders for up-to-date information on the humanitarian situation
3. Situation and Advocacy Analysis:
   • Provides analysis of crisis impact on children and policy responses
   • Defines advocacy opportunities and mobilizes support
4. ACCM Products:
   • Produces evidence-based advocacy materials for various levels
   • Ensures high quality and effective advocacy products
5. Representation and Coordination:
   • Advocates towards key stakeholders and represents SCI in public fora
   • Coordinates advocacy messages and activities internally and externally
6. Media and Communications:
   • Implements communication and media strategy
   • Develops SCI’s profile regionally and globally through high-quality products
7. Staff Management and Development:
   • Manages Advocacy, Media, Communications, and Policy teams
   • Provides leadership, support, and training for staff development

Skills and Behaviours:

• Accountability: Holds self and team accountable, ensures delivery on responsibilities
• Ambition: Sets ambitious goals, shares vision, and engages others
• Collaboration: Builds effective relationships, values diversity, and encourages openness
• Creativity: Encourages innovation and takes disciplined risks
• Integrity: Promotes honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior

Qualifications and Experience:

• Essential:
  • Post-graduate degree or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of senior management experience
  • Experience in humanitarian or development environments, preferably in the Middle East
  • Demonstrated advocacy and media skills
  • Fluency in English, cultural awareness, and strong communication skills
• Preferred:
  • Extensive knowledge of child rights and international humanitarian law
  • Experience in managing multicultural teams and leading change initiatives
  • Fluency in Arabic is desirable

Application Information:

• Attach CV and cover letter with salary expectations
• Full role profile available at savethechildren.net/careers/apply
• Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, women are strongly encouraged to apply.