Senior Policy and Advocacy Officer

Job Title: Senior Policy and Advocacy Officer (Sudanese nationals only)

Department: Policy and Advocacy

Duty Station: Sudan or remote work negotiable. 30% travel, domestic and international.

Line Manager: Head of Mission

Line Management Responsibility: N/A

Position Type: Full-time

Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a dynamic, international non-governmental organization. We work with people affected by violent conflicts to enhance their security and dignity through Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP). We work to reduce violence, protect civilians in countries affected by violent conflict and its aftermath, and help transform the world’s response to conflict situations.

Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Senior Policy and Advocacy Officer to join our team and contribute to our efforts working and advocating with civilians in Sudan. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the political landscape and civilian protection needs in Sudan, experience advocating for policy change, and enjoy engaging with internal and external stakeholders to improve civilian safety. This is a rare opportunity at a critical time to work with a diverse range of stakeholders – from affected communities, NP colleagues, INGOs, and duty bearers – to advocate for the safety of Sudanese civilians and the importance of unarmed and nonviolent protection responses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a focal point on Sudan between the Sudan Country Programme and Global Policy and Advocacy Team and facilitate regular and timely reporting of key trends, activities and initiatives between teams.
• Work with Sudan Country Programme staff to closely monitor, identify, and amplify key civilian protection needs, risks, and responses in Sudan.
• Work with Sudan Country Programme staff and the Global Advocacy Team to develop advocacy outputs, including written briefs, case studies, talking points, and reports.
• Represent NP in relevant stakeholder meetings and advocacy working groups on Sudan.
• Build relationships with relevant media stakeholders and facilitate media on civilian protection issues and NP work in Sudan.
• Support advocacy skills and strategy development for Sudan Country Programme staff and local partner organizations and communities.
• Maintain an up-to-date database for advocacy and media contacts and networks for Sudan.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in international Affairs, Policy & Advocacy, Political Science, Law, Journalism or other related fields.
• At least three (3) years professional experience related to civilian protection, humanitarian crises, peacebuilding, human rights and/or post-conflict situations.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Arabic and English essential
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels of seniority including strong and demonstrated public speaking
• Sound personal organizational skills, including excellent time management, strong analytical skills, ability to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team, including relationships both in person and in remote locations and abroad.
• An in-depth understanding of Sudan’s humanitarian and political context.

Preferred Qualifications:

Commitment to NP Principles:

• Demonstrate a commitment to NP’s mission and principles
• All NP employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s guiding principles:
• Nonviolence
• Non-partisanship
• Primacy of local actors
• Civilian-to-civilian action

These principles and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships in protecting civilians in violent conflicts through unarmed strategies.

Working Conditions:

• This position requires flexibility as will have key working contacts in various time zones
• Short term availability for meetings and advocacy opportunities will also be expected
• Ability to travel internationally is essential