Plan International Global Advocacy (GLAS) Manager Jobs in Nigeria

Plan International Global Advocacy (GLAS) Manager Jobs in Nigeria

Location: Flexible (Nigeria)

Grade: 4

Functional Area: Gender Transformative Policy and Practice Team (GTPP)

Reports to: Head of Profession for Policy and Advocacy, Global Hub

Travel required: Limited

Type of Role: 1 Year Fixed Term contract

Role Purpose

The Global Advocacy Manager will support the Global Head of Profession for Policy and Advocacy in the Gender Transformative Policy and Practice (GTPP) Department of Global Hub to manage implementation of the newly refreshed Global Advocacy Strategy 2022-27, known as the GLAS Image ENG.

The refreshed GLAS was launched in September 2022 to align with Plan International’s new Global Strategy All Girls Standing Strong Creating Global Change and informs the organisation’s advocacy work over the next five years (2022-2027).

It provides a shared strategic framework that connects advocacy efforts across Plan International offices and supports choices and priority-setting at each level of the organisation.

The incumbent will support implementation of the GLAS across the Plan International Federation, facilitating effective linkages across thematic agendas and offices, and will support, coordinate and/or manage integrated local-to-global advocacy plans which contribute to the global-level 2022-2024 influencing priorities (set out in the Global Influencing Ambition).

They will support the piloting and implementation of a monitoring framework currently being developed to track progress against the GLAS Goals and will develop best practice for key approaches to guide GLAS implementation.

They will also coordinate and/or lead new global policy agendas which underpin the successful implementation of the GLAS.

Dimensions of the Role

Works globally with influencing colleagues in Global Hub, Regional Hubs, Country Offices and National Organisations.

Actively engages in external networks and represents Plan International in appropriate fora

Actively engages in key internal networks, in particular the Core Influencing Group and other influencing networks that support and deliver the GLAS Goals; identifies and leads relevant discussions and joint work related to the GLAS

Facilitates effective linkages across thematic agendas and offices and liaises with influencing colleagues at all levels of the organisation to build strong working relationships, in particular strengthening links with country offices

Contributes to partnership engagement which can advance the ambition of the GLAS, in particular, with the Adolescent Girls Investment Plan (AGIP)

Accountabilities

GLAS

Works with colleagues at all levels to develop best practice for integrated advocacy plans which link local-to-global level on shared advocacy priorities

Facilitates and coordinates effective ways of working across technical hubs and other teams in Global Hub to maximise impactful delivery of the GLAS

Develops best practice for key approaches identified in the GLAS to guide its implementation.

Supports development of plans and activities to socialise the GLAS across Regions, Country Offices and National Organisations, working with the Policy &Advocacy Officer

Supports key advocacy opportunities and moments that cut across GLAS thematic agendas working in partnership with Global Hub teams, Liaison Offices, Regional, Country and National Organisations

Supports the piloting and implementation of a GLAS monitoring framework currently being developed to track and report progress against the GLAS, working with the P&A Officer and monitoring and evaluation colleagues (MERL)

Global Influencing Ambition (GIA)

Manages and/or coordinates integrated local-to-global advocacy plans which contribute to global-level influencing Outcomes set-out in the Global Influencing Ambition 2022-24 (GIA); develops plans and budgets; coordinates with offices to draft key supporting policy and advocacy documents; liaises with communications colleagues on externally facing content; manages activities to ensure all events and outputs are delivered in a timely, coordinated manner across multiple offices and teams; tracks and records successes

Supports others who lead the delivery of integrated plans under the GIA by providing coordination, drafting of documents, event organisation etc., as appropriate and agreed

Coordinates across the different GIA workplans and tracks and reports progress towards the Outcomes;

Global Policy Agendas

Coordinates, supports and/or leads new global policy agendas which underpin the successful implementation of the GLAS e.g. developing thought leadership pieces, policy positions, research and evidence

Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children

and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy

Key Relationships

The Global Advocacy (GLAS) Manager is a member of the Gender Transformative Policy and Practice Team (GTPP) and will report directly to the Head of Profession for Policy and Advocacy in the Policy, Advocacy and Climate Hub in GTPP.

They will work in collaboration with the Policy and Advocacy Officers in the hub and the Climate Policy and Advocacy Lead.

Key working relationships include members of the GTPP department, the Global Policy and Advocacy Leads in GH, the Regional Influencing Leads and National Organisation Policy and Advocacy Leads.

Other key working relations include with members of the Partnerships Team, GYPA team, colleagues in Country Offices , Liaison Offices, Communications Team, MERL team

They will liaise and collaborate with external partners, coalitions and networks including UN agencies, INGOs, youth-led organisations, youth networks

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge

Essential:

Self-starter, experienced and self-motivated, able to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment, comfortable with shifting priorities and tight deadlines and working across multiple time zones

Fluency in English, both written and oral

Experience of managing advocacy strategies across multiple countries to achieve impact in global processes, including coordination of advocacy and strategic communications, ideally within an INGO

Understanding and experience of engaging with multiple external stakeholders to achieve influencing impact, including governments, multilateral agencies and INGOs

Strong political awareness and understanding including understanding of intergovernmental political dynamics

Sound understanding of children’s rights and gender equality, and rights-based approaches likely based on experience of working within an NGO, a UN agency, a government department, or other relevant institutions

Experience of drafting and producing compelling policy and advocacy briefings and other resources

Strong verbal communication skills and excellent writing and editing skills

Able to consult, gather and integrate feedback into concise and accurate products

Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

High level of attention to detail and accuracy

Strong team building and interpersonal skills

Able to network and build working relationships from afar

Desirable:

Excellent skills in Microsoft Office

Plan International's Value in Practice

We are open and accountable: We create a climate of trust inside and outside the organisation by being open, honest and transparent.

We strive for lasting impact: We strive to achieve significant and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people, and to secure equality for girls.

We work well together: We succeed by working effectively with others, inside and outside the organisation, including our sponsors and donors.

We are inclusive and empowering: We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge inequality in our programmes and our workplace.

Physical Environment

May be based either in any of Plan International’s Inc office or another suitable location.

The role will involve limited travel.

Salary:

As an indication if this role was based in the UK, the salary would be circa £45,000

Application Closing Date
6th November, 2022.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see: Plan International Global Advocacy (GLAS) Manager Jobs in Nigeria

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