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Job Description
Policy and Advocacy Senior Adviser
Are you passionate about shaping humanitarian policy and influencing decision-makers at the highest levels? NRC is seeking an experienced Policy and Advocacy Senior Adviser to lead our policy engagement and advocacy efforts in Norway.
What you will do:
- Develop and implement NRC’s advocacy strategy towards Norwegian and Swedish targets.
- Lead strategic planning, coordination, and implementation of private and public advocacy initiatives.
- Draft and disseminate high-quality advocacy products including briefings, talking points, speeches, and position papers.
- Monitor and analyse Norwegian humanitarian and development policy, and advise NRC on relevant developments.
- Act as a media spokesperson and represent NRC in relevant policy and advocacy fora.
- Develop and nurture strong contacts and networks in Norway and Sweden.
- Provide surge capacity and remote support for country offices on advocacy and policy matters.
- Lead NRC’s advocacy and engagement in relation to the Norwegian aid reform process.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in law, human rights, political science, or a relevant field.
- Minimum of five years of documented relevant experience within the humanitarian sector, including field experience.
- Proven ability to lead high-level advocacy processes and influence policy and funding decisions.
- Strong understanding of and network within the Norwegian foreign aid and policy community.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Norwegian.
- Demonstrated experience in drafting professional advocacy materials such as speeches and position papers.
Skills
Advocacy strategy developmentPolicy analysisRelationship managementPublic speakingStakeholder engagementStrategic planningMedia relationsResearch skills
Experience
senior