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UN Policy and Advocacy Advisor

Position Title: UN Policy and Advocacy Advisor

Supervisor: UN Representative, NY

Travel: Limited travel to other CARE Offices as necessary

UN Policy and Advocacy Advisor Job Description

CARE International’s Secretariat is looking for a UN Policy and Advocacy Advisor based in New York to co-lead its work at UN Headquarters, engage with the UN System, Member States and the international community under the supervision of CARE International’s UN Representative. The UN Policy and Advocacy Advisor will have strong knowledge of global humanitarian issues and significant experience in the delivery of principled humanitarian assistance in emergency contexts, with expertise in GEEWG in humanitarian action and the Women Peace and Security agenda.

This UN Policy and Advocacy Advisor position will be part of a CARE’s Advocacy and Communications team within the CI Secretariat. Although the team is located in various global capitals, its advocacy members are in three multilateral hubs: Brussels, Geneva and New York. The UN Policy and Advocacy Advisor will also travel as required to country programs and CARE offices.

Selected candidate would be responsible for:

High-level representation of CI at the UN
Policy analysis and strategic advocacy
External engagement with INGOs, local partners, UN agencies, and member states

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QUALIFICATIONS (Key Selection criteria)

Essential competencies for the role:

Strong knowledge of global humanitarian and conflict issues and experience in the application of international humanitarian law in crisis settings.

Strong knowledge and understanding of the decision-making and policy processes of the UN system as they relate to humanitarian and development issues, Women Peace and Security, human rights, and peace and security, and how to influence them.
Experience developing and implementing advocacy strategies designed to empower women and girls and promote gender equality, and experience working with local women’s organizations.
Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in.

Superior oral and written communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work under tight deadlines

Other essential competencies for the role:

Diversity: A global citizen that seeks inspiration through working with diverse individuals and teams
Inclusion: Committed to a just world where all people live in dignity and security and equality is a reality

Education or work experience:

Post-Graduate Degree in Public Administration, Human Rights, Law, Social Sciences or a related field.
At least 8 years’ experience working in the humanitarian sector and significant experience in the delivery of humanitarian assistance in an emergency context or an armed conflict.

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CVs and a brief covering letter of interest in English to cirecruitment@careinternational.org by June 1, 2024. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Only candidates with the relevant work authorization will be considered.

CARE puts gender equality and social justice at the front of our work. CARE seek to ensure that who they are as an organisation reflects its vision of a world where ALL people can live in dignity and security. CARE diversity is its strength. CARE encourage people from all backgrounds, nationalities, abilities, beliefs, genders, and experiences to apply.

Languages: As a global organisation CARE celebrate those that can bring different languages to the workplace. Its official working language is English, and fluency is required. However fluency in its other working languages Arabic, French and Spanish is also an advantage.