Advocacy / Engagement Officer

About Secours Islamique France:

Since its founding in 1991, Secours Islamique France considers that diversity is a wealth. We study therefore all applications to the extent that they present the skills required for the position to be filled.

Our organization is particularly concerned with the ethical and deontological dimensions in all its activities. we therefore reserve the right to systematically check criminal records during the recruitment process, in accordance with current law. In line with this policy, SIF practices zero tolerance towards any type of fraud, corruption, harassment, abuse, or violence of any nature whatsoever, and, more generally, any violation of legislation, regulations, or the code of conduct established internally.

SIF is a humanitarian organization, and the principle of “Do no harm” is therefore central: we ensure that respect and the safety of the children we support in our projects is a primary consideration for all our collaborators and partners. Our charter is a real commitment: we mobilize all of our staff in the promotion, dissemination and respect for the principles laid down.

  Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.

We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable, and inclusive than we are today.

2. General Position Summary

The Advocacy & Engagement Officer will be based in Islamabad and will work under the direct supervision of the Program Manager in Islamabad.

Advocacy & Engagement Officer will provide backstop in policy, advocacy and programme related learnings at the country level. The role will include; development and implementation of country advocacy initiatives focusing on thematic areas of focus for the organisation The officer will map out key participation forums at both provincial and national levels to ensure that SIF contributes to the realisation of the organisations objectives besides packaging information/research findings and developing appropriate communication channels for dissemination of information/research findings; project documentation and dissemination; capacity building, learning and knowledge management. This role will also support additional advocacy activities from the projects within the field office on need basis.

3. Essential Job Function

MISSIONS AND ACTIVITIES

The specific activities of the Advocacy & Engagement Officer will include the following:

• Collaborate with SIF senior management at CO and a focal person at the field to develop and implement an effective advocacy strategy based on SIF activities and the target audience.
• Provide advice and expertise to senior managers and staff on a range of advocacy and outreach issues, methods, and approaches. Write, edit, and distribute content, including publications, and press releases (if needed) among various stakeholders.
• Work closely with program and MEAL teams for data extraction, compilation and dissemination through success stories, testimonials, annual reports, and weekly and monthly bulletins.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with government agencies/departments and journalists. Maintain digital media archives including photos, videos, written materials and a media database.
• Seek opportunities to enhance the reputation of SIF (by the HQ guidelines), brand and coordinate events as required.
• Maintain records of media coverage about various SIF projects/activities and collaborate with the M&E team in the analysis of community complaints and managing community expectations.
• Draft communications and advocacy materials including newsletters, reports, promotional materials, and talking points for senior managers.
• Create timely and engaging success stories, lessons learnt and any other content that is optimized for various platforms to publish the content.
• Evaluate results and impact of communications activities; reports on developments, trends and attitudes. 
• Assist the Manager in preparing detailed implementation plans and reviewing on monthly basis.  
• Responsible to build the capacity and increasing the skills of community structures/target beneficiaries/stakeholders to engage in the best interest of vulnerable families and individual
• Studying different assessment reports, News articles, Government sector specific Policies, to the identify community issues and trigger the implementations gaps in public services provision at SIF target area.
• Backstop research study on various innovative streams to help chalk out advocacy plan allowing SIF to position Externally. 

this list is not limited; the employee may be required to perform any other task necessary and compatible with the functions assigned by the supervisor/HOM.

4. REQUIREMENTS

Education:  Masters in Political Science, International Relations, Social Work, Law and/or other related fields.

Experience: 02 years (Preferred experience with INGOs)

Technical Skills & Abilities:

• Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work individually and in a team
• Good computer and IT skills
• Good management information system (MIS) skills
• Skills in report writing
• Basic knowledge of Child Sponsorship
• Flexibility and adaptability are requird