Policy, Advocacy and Campaign (PAC) Officer at Save The Children

Role Purpose

• The Policy, Advocacy and Campaign (PAC) Officer will be responsible for the implementation of Policy, Advocacy, and Campaign, and stakeholder engagement activities in Borno Area Office. 
• The role holder will contribute to strengthening child rights advocacy, community engagement, child participation, Policy review and government relations in support of Save the Children’s humanitarian and development programming.
• The post holder will support documentation, content development, community mobilization, and coordination with government authorities, traditional leaders, civil society organizations, media actors, and community structures. 
• The role requires a proactive individual with strong interpersonal skills, established relationships with key stakeholders in Borno State, and the ability to effectively engage children, youth, and community members. 
• The ideal candidate must be an indigene of Borno State with fluency in English, Kanuri, and Hausa, and possess a strong background and practical experience in advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and community mobilization.

Scope of Role 

• Reports to: Deputy Director Humanitarian Program Operations with dotted reporting to Advocacy and Campaign Programme Manager and PAC Manager (CO)
• Staff directly reporting to this post: 1

Budget responsibility: None

Key Areas of Accountability

Advocacy, Government Relations and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Lead engagement with government ministries, departments, agencies, traditional institutions, community leaders, and other stakeholders on child rights and humanitarian issues.
• Maintain regular communication and positive working relationships with state government and other actors across Borno State.
• Lead advocacy initiatives aimed at improving access to quality Health, Nutrition, Food Security, Education, Child Protection, and other social services.
• Participate in advocacy meetings, policy dialogues, campaigns, and coordination forums at state and community levels./
• Lead the implementation and follow-up of child protection laws, policies, and child rights commitments in the state.
• Support in organizing stakeholder meetings, advocacy visits, consultative sessions, and community dialogues.
• Strengthen collaboration with Children Parliament, child clubs, youth groups, and community structures to promote meaningful child participation.

Media, Communication and Audio-Visual Documentation:

• Support media and communication activities for programmes and advocacy initiatives in Borno State. 
• Provide guidance and leadership to programme documentation, visibility, and storytelling purposes. 
• Support the Media and Comms Assistant to produce quality human-interest stories, success stories, social media content, campaign materials, and communication products. 
• Support dissemination of campaign messages and key information through radio programmes, social media, online and offline engagements. 
• Ensure all media and communication products comply with Save the Children branding and child safeguarding standards.

Community Mobilization and Child Participation:

• Lead mobilization of communities, schools, youth groups, women groups, and local structures for programme and campaign activities.
• Facilitate awareness-raising sessions and community engagement activities on child rights and social accountability issues.
• Promote meaningful participation of children and young people in advocacy, campaigns, and programme activities.
• Support mentorship and capacity strengthening of children, adolescents, and youth groups.
• Facilitate engagement between children and decision-makers at community and state levels.

Programme Development and Quality:

• Shall lead the implementation of Save the Children’s advocacy and campaign strategies across thematic areas.
• Responsible for preparing concept notes, briefing notes, reports, talking points, presentations, and advocacy materials.
• Support proposal development, fundraising initiatives, and programme documentation where required.
• Assist in conducting policy analysis, stakeholder mapping, and advocacy tracking.
• Support knowledge sharing, learning, and documentation of programme achievements and lessons learned.
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and quality assurance of advocacy and communication activities.

Programme Support and Coordination:

• Support consultants, partners, and programme teams during trainings, workshops, assessments, campaigns, and field activities. 
• Maintain organized records of communication products, and advocacy documentation. 
• Support coordination of logistics and arrangements for advocacy and communication-related events. 
• Carry out other tasks assigned by the Line Manager.
• Uphold and promote SCI safeguarding policy. 

Working Contacts:

Internal:

• Advocacy and Campaign Team 
• Media and Communication Team 
• Programme Teams in Borno Area Office and Country Office.

External:

• Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies 
• Traditional and Religious Leaders 
• Community Structures and Civil Society Organizations 
• Media Houses and Journalists 
• Children and Youth Groups 
• Humanitarian and Development Partners.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences, Public Administration, Development Studies, Political Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years post-NYSC experience in Policy, Advocacy, Campaign and Community Mobilization, Stakeholder Engagement, or related work.
• Must be an indigene of Borno State with strong understanding of the local context, culture, and governance systems.
• Fluency in Kanuri, Hausa, and English languages (spoken and written) are highly recommended.
• Experience engaging government authorities, community leaders, civil society organizations, and media stakeholders.
• Established relationships and professional networks with key stakeholders in Borno State.
• Experience working with children, youth groups, and child participation platforms.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, facilitation, and coordination skills.
• Strong report writing and documentation skills.
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Office and basic media editing tools and use of AI tool (Copilot).
• Commitment to Save the Children values, Child Safeguarding Policy, and humanitarian principles.

Skills and Behaviors (Our Values in Practice)
Accountability:

• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, and achieving results. 
• Demonstrates commitment to Save the Children values and child safeguarding principles. 

Ambition:

• Takes initiative and demonstrates commitment to personal and professional growth. 
• Supports innovative approaches to advocacy, communication, and community engagement. 

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains strong relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, partners, and communities. 
• Works effectively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment. 

Creativity:

• Demonstrates creativity in storytelling, media engagement, and community mobilization. 
• Produces innovative communication and advocacy materials. 

Integrity:

• Acts with honesty, professionalism, transparency, and respect at all times.

Prior Experience Expectations:
Advocacy and Campaigns 
Government Relations 
Community Mobilization 
Stakeholder Engagement 
Child Participation and Mentorship 
Facilitation and Training 
Networking and Partnership Building 
Humanitarian and Development Programming.