South Sudan: Lobby and Advocacy Coordinator, South Sudan

Cordaid believes in a world without poverty and exclusion. We strive for a just and sustainable society where every person counts. We stand for knowledge and talent sharing between North and South, between farmers and businesses, between activists and policymakers. Where poverty, conflict and exclusion divide societies, we connect people and communities. We stand for professionalism, expertise and solidarity across borders. We make a difference where it is most needed.

Together with more than 800 organizations in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America we structurally improve the living conditions of the poorest and most excluded populations - the bottom billion. We do that where natural disasters strike, where conflicts tear up communities and where underdevelopment keeps families in extreme poverty. In the Netherlands we are known as Cordaid Memisa, Cordaid Mensen in Nood, Cordaid Kinderstem, Cordaid Bond zonder Naam and Cordaid Microkrediet.

For its Country Office in Juba South Sudan, Cordaid is looking for a

Lobby and Advocacy Coordinator

Introduction

The Strategic Partnership programme in South Sudan.

Within this Partnership, with the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Dutch embassy in South Sudan and local civil society organizations (CSOs), we work to strengthen the lobby and advocacy capacity of civil society organizations and to achieve lobby & advocacy goals related to strengthening the social contract in fragile contexts. The Partnership seeks to contribute to the development of legitimate and effective policies, systems and practices in security and justice, service delivery and economy.

General objective of the posting

To manage and coordinate a Strategic Lobby and Advocacy Programme on ‘Dialogue and Dissent’ with the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Dutch embassy in South Sudan and local civil society organizations (CSOs).

To deliver (social) improvements in communities in fragile contexts through providing technical guidance to civil society on the conduct of lobby and advocacy activities via implementing projects on services & governance, economic opportunities, security & justice or humanitarian aid, to restore and strengthen the social contract in such contexts.

Specific objectives

• Lobby and advocacy plan:

  Develops a plan with clear lobby and advocacy targets and strategies according to the goals of the “Dialogue and Dissent” partnership in South Sudan.

• Coordination lobby and advocacy activities:

  Coordinates according to plan the lobby and advocacy activities in the country and with Cordaid Head Office. Coordinates with other ongoing Cordaid programs in South Sudan and signal opportunities for additional, complementary programs.

• Capacity building:

  Facilitates capacity building, knowledge sharing and strategy development with civil society partners at national and international level, in order to ensure that lobby and advocacy goals are achieved.

  • Lobby activities:

  Develops and maintains a network of influential policymakers in-country. Works closely with Cordaid lobbyists to align the international and the national dimension of the lobby and advocacy strategy. Represents Cordaid and the Strategic Partnership’s agenda in networks, conferences and relevant platforms. Keeps track of the lobby results.

• Management of information:

  Stays informed about the results of the plans and activities, analyses the results and formulates conclusions and improvements.

  Qualifications

• Academic degree or equivalent in international development and communication, community development, governance or other related fields on master’s level;

• At least 5 years’ relevant work experience, including 3+ years’ experience working with civil society on lobby and advocacy related activities in fragile contexts;

• Knowledge of lobby and advocacy work and regional/ international political networks;

• Knowledge of Cordaid’s mission, vision, values, strategy and internal organization;

• Knowledge of country context;

• Planning and coordination skills;

• Social/Communication skills to create networks, coordinate and obtain contributions from others;

• Fluent in both written and spoken English. Knowledge of (Juba) Arabic will be an added advantage;

• Writing skills to draft lobby documents such as policy papers, articles, press statements and project reports;

• Desired competencies/attributes**:** Conceptual thinking, drive to perform, environmental consciousness, collaboration skills, entrepreneurship and organization awareness.

Specifics of station

The desired candidate will be based in Juba and will work closely with other Cordaid programme managers, thematic technical experts on security and justice, women leadership, extractives, partner financial capacity building and learning, monitoring and evaluation. You will be part of a professional and dedicated team that works to make a difference in communities and will report to the Country Director. This is a non-accompanied posting

Contract information

This is a 1 year contract with 1 month of probation with possible extension depending on funding and satisfactory performance. For an expat we offer a Cordaid contract with a competitive salary and a benefit package which includes R&R, a comprehensive insurance cover, social security and pension contribution, a holiday allowance, 13^th month, hardship allowance and cost of living allowance (if applicable).

Further information & how to apply

Applications including a motivation letter and extensive CV in English, including the contact details of at least three professional references, should be forwarded on attn. of mr Arvind Das before the 1^st of May 2016**.**

The position is open to both South Sudanese nationals and expatriates.

An assessment might be part of the procedure.

Please note that we accept applications through our website only: https://www.cordaid.org/nl/over-ons/werken-bij-cordaid/vacatures/international/62332/, and click on the ‘apply’ button.