Regional Advocacy and External Engagement Lead

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Location: The position location can be in any country in the Southern African region (SARO) and globally where WVI is registered to operate.

Here’s where you come in:

As Regional Advocacy and External Engagement Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving World Vision’s Our Promise strategy forward by spearheading faith-based social justice advocacy, championing human rights, and cultivating strategic partnerships across the Southern Africa region (SARO) and globally. This dynamic role is dedicated to integrating advocacy seamlessly into programmatic efforts, ensuring that the voices of children and communities are amplified and heard at local, national, and global levels. By forging impactful relationships with governments, regional advocacy bodies, and other stakeholders, you will lead the charge in advocating for policies and initiatives that directly benefit vulnerable populations. Additionally, you will serve as a powerful ambassador for World Vision in various forums, raising awareness and mobilizing support for key issues that are vital to the well-being and empowerment of children and communities. Furthermore, you will collaborate closely with national office advocacy counterparts to strategically position national offices for increased income, impact, and influence, leveraging collective efforts to effect positive change on a larger scale.

Requirements include:

• Master’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, Development Studies or related area
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in advocacy, public policy, or external relations, preferably within the non-profit sector or international development context
• Strong understanding of social justice issues, human rights principles, and advocacy strategies in the Southern Africa region
• Significant experience in multi-NGO environment and in coalitions on policy issues in relation to poverty eradication, complex humanitarian emergencies and governance
• A minimum of 5 years’ practical experience in advocacy practice and influencing policy at national and regional levels
• Proven track record of successfully designing and implementing advocacy campaigns, including engaging with policymakers and influencing policy change.
• Fluency in written and spoken English required. Proficiency in other languages spoken in the Southern Africa region (French and Portuguese specifically) is an asset.
• 30% domestic/international travel is required