Work Location : Afghanistan - Kabul Type of Post : Not Applicable Other Possible Location : Funding : APPROVED Expected Travel : up to 30% Type of Contract : Language Requirement : ENGLISH Application Deadline : Employee Duration : Full-Time
CARE is seeking an Afghanistan Humanitarian Advocacy Advisor. The Advisor will lead CARE advocacy efforts around the Afghanistan crisis and raise its profile.This position requires a deep understanding of humanitarian issues, along with Afghanistan's socio-political dynamics. The Advisor will lead the development of the humanitarian advocacy strategy and be responsible for overseeing its implementation in collaboration with key advocacy colleagues across the CARE confederation. S/he will be responsible for disseminating relevant information to CARE members involved in the advocacy around Afghanistan. S/he will represent CARE in various coordination platforms at the country-level and outside when required.
Responsibilities:
integrating and embedding humanitarian advocacy objectives within the operational and programmatic objectives Increase CAFGโs Gender in Emergencies (GiE) visibility and voice in the humanitarian community. Establish and chair the CAFG Advocacy Working Group Identify Advocacy Focal Points in each program department, develop their advocacy capacity, and regularly meet with them, in CARE Afghanistan Advocacy Working Group. Co-leading of the Gender in Humanitarian Action (GiHA) Working Group Co-lead the GiHA Working Group with UN-Women, including: Monthly coordination meetings. Bi-weekly ICCT meetings participation and support. Support to consultations with partners on gender (e.g. surveys for snapshots, qualitative consultations) Work in support of IASC guidance on gender minimum standards, risk mitigation strategy, advocacy messages, capacity-building road map. Actively participate in IASC reporting Technical Working Group for IASC reporting. Capacity-building and support to cluster on gender including training sessions and ad hoc support Support to the Women Advisory Group. Management of GiHA consultants (e.g. research on women CSOs, on accountability, for RGA 2023, etc.) Support the ICCT with processes including HRP process, HRP revision (including working on the HRP narrative), development and review of products (e.g. data sharing protocol). Presentations to HCT when required.
Qualifications:
Advanced university degree in advocacy, political science, international law or social sciences or related technical field or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Knowledge of INGO policies and procedures, Sphere and the Red Cross/ NGO Code of Conduct. Strong understanding of the international humanitarian architecture. at least 5 years experience in policy development with a humanitarian aid organization. Strong background in working with INGOs and familiarity with key humanitarian coordination forums/mechanisms. Proven diplomacy and ability to articulate clearly, with impact and respect Relevant work experience in policy analysis, communications, research, data gathering and/or information management. Excellent written, spoken English, communication skills with internal and external stakeholder Effective negotiation and representation skills. Ability to operate effectively under extreme circumstances including stress, high security risks and harsh living conditions.
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