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Join Our Team as a Humanitarian Advocacy Advisor!


Are you passionate about ensuring that the voices and rights of crisis-affected communities are heard and respected? Do you believe in the power of local leadership and the importance of principled humanitarian work? If so, CARE is looking for a Humanitarian Advocacy Advisor like you!


What You'll Do: As the Humanitarian Advocacy Advisor, you'll play a key role in ensuring that the diverse needs of people affected by crises are met, and their rights are protected under international humanitarian, human rights, and refugee law. You will:

• Support CARE's country offices and regions in developing advocacy strategies and messages for large-scale and high-priority humanitarian crises.
• Strengthen connections between in-country advocacy efforts and global decision-making centers, ensuring that CARE's positions are well-represented.
• Provide hands-on advocacy support through direct deployments or other mechanisms to make sure our message is heard.
• Lead key activities for the Humanitarian Affairs Advocacy Team, including managing small grants for country office advocacy initiatives.
• Represent CARE in important meetings and global coordination structures, advocating for a locally-led and effective humanitarian system.

What We're Looking For:

• A degree in a relevant field (international affairs, law, humanitarian studies, social sciences, women's studies, etc.) and 5 years of experience in the humanitarian sector, with a strong focus on advocacy.
• Deep understanding of the international humanitarian system, including its governing bodies and key players.
• Proven experience in designing advocacy initiatives and crafting compelling messages that drive change.
• Strong communication and diplomatic skills, with an ability to work effectively across cultures.
• A knack for staying organized and meeting deadlines, even when the pressure is on.

Why Join Us?

• Be at the forefront of humanitarian advocacy, working to ensure that those in crisis have a voice in key decisions.
• Collaborate with a passionate, diverse team committed to making a difference.
• Help shape a more locally-led, responsive humanitarian system, using evidence and programmatic examples to drive impactful change.

If you're ready to leverage your skills to make a real difference in humanitarian advocacy, apply now and become a part of our team dedicated to creating a better world for those in need!

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