Senior Community Engagement Specialist at Save The Children

Job Description

•     She/he will work with the project team and partners to develop advocacy and communication strategies for the NEI+ education project, participates in national capacity building and advocacy/communication strengthening initiatives related to the education project and contributes to the sustainability and local ownership of its programming.

Qualifications

•     University Degree in communications or related social science field with substantial experience in advocacy and policy development /research in the development context;
•     Good understanding of the possibilities and tactics for influencing decision and policy makers, politicians, donors, and other key actors; Knowledge of the media and its role in raising awareness and shaping public policy;
•     Excellent conceptual and analytical skills and demonstrable ability to think strategically, innovatively and practically to ensure achievement of desired change objectives.
•     Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences at local, state and national levels.
•     Ability to build and maintain.