Advisor, Child & Youth Social Mobilization

Job Description

World Vision International

*Preferred position location: United Kingdom. Other locations to be determined by home country of successful candidate in a jurisdiction (US state or country) where WVI is registered to operate.

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian, development and advocacy organisation devoted to improving the lives of children, families and their communities around the world. Our almost 37,500 staff members working in nearly 100 countries are united through our ethos, mission and shared desire for all individuals, especially children, to overcome poverty, inequality and injustice.

Here’s where you come in:

As Advisor, Child & Youth Social Mobilization, you will support the development and implementation of the global Child Participation and Mobilization strategy as part of the broader global social mobilization strategy. This position collaborates with Support and Field Offices on their national mobilization, campaign and public engagement strategies and tactics to deliver strong local, national and global child mobilization efforts and coordinated global-national action at key moments in support of child rights, the It Takes a World campaign to end violence against children and the 2030 agenda.

Requirements include:

• At least five (5) years of successful relevant professional experience campaigning and mobilization.
• At least five years of relevant working experience with children and young people, especially in advocacy and campaigns.
• 3-5 years experience working on digital campaigning.
• Bachelor’s university degree.
• The incumbent is expected to operate with a high degree of independence, under the strategic direction of the Senior Director, Social Mobilization.
• The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time.

Is this the job for you?

World Vision is dedicated to our team members’ development and their success. We aspire for all employees to be fulfilled through their work and their contributions to an organisation working to provide long-term sustainable solutions to the world’s most vulnerable people.

Find the full responsibilities and requirements for this position online and apply by the closing date 29 OCT 2019. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org. Due to the number of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

About the Organization

The World Vision Partnership is a global community of people passionately committed to improving the lives and futures of the world’s most vulnerable children.

We believe that every child is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.

www.wvi.org