Requirements

Experience (Required)

• At least 7 years in a senior advocacy role (or similar) with a country or regional focus on West Africa and the Americas.

• Proven ability to advocate in several complex contexts at once.

• Experience influencing and engaging decision makers and other stakeholders.

• Proven experience in external communications, including media work, content and messaging for humanitarian or development groups.

Skills (Required)

• Can turn complex analysis into clear products for media, donors and policymakers.

• Presents arguments in a clear, structured and convincing way.

• Can use global events and processes for influence and visibility.

• Strong understanding of the political and humanitarian situation in the Hub's countries.

Languages

• Required: fluent French and English.

• Desirable: understanding of Spanish.

Desirable (Not Required)

• Knowledge of how civil society, NGOs, the UN, the African Union, donors or political bodies work.

• Knowledge of human rights, refugee rights, international humanitarian law and protection principles.

• Experience representing NGOs or UN agencies in formal settings.

• Experience in a similar humanitarian advocacy role.

Other Conditions

• DRC carries out thorough background checks as part of recruitment.