Chief Advocacy Officer in Berlin bei The Accelerator for GBV Prevention

The Accelerator for GBV Prevention is seeking an experienced and dynamic executive role of Chief Advocacy Officer who can play an important leadership role in driving forward a Shared Advocacy Agenda for more and better funding and policies for GBV prevention. This role will require someone who can work effectively with diverse and multi-sector networks. The right candidate should bring excellent insights on how to effectively influence policies at national, regional and global levels and be comfortable in a strongly external-facing role, willing to represent The Accelerator for GBV Prevention in high-level meetings and fora. The successful candidate should also have strong facilitation and training skills, and be comfortable leading advocacy capacity-building workshops with diverse stakeholders. The role will lead a small, innovative and fast-paced initiative and team working closely with its Collaborative partners, Apolitical Foundation and the Equality Institute as well as other field-building organizations, which requires a flexible and organised approach to the work.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of a growing global movement to take action and address the gaps in advocacy and funding towards GBV prevention. We encourage all interested candidates to apply before the deadline of the 6th of August, 2024. If you require any further information or have questions about the role, please reach out to marie-simone@preventgbv.org

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the effective implementation of The Accelerator’s global influencing strategy together with the Advisory Group and lead partners.
• Monitor and track advancements in the GBV prevention field, curating and disseminating information to GBV prevention field.
• Design advocacy campaigns and organize high-level events in global advocacy - identifying platforms to promote GBV prevention visibility and the work of The Accelerator globally.
• Engage with donors (multilateral, bilateral, private) and advocacy partners to develop resource mobilisation strategies and share recommendations.
• Lead the fundraising for the GBV Accelerator itself, including donor cultivation and reporting.
• Collaborate on strategic communications with The Equality Institute and support partners in the creation of shared advocacy and communications materials such as policy briefs, storybanks, and talking points.
• Represent The Accelerator in external events and coalitions (in-person and online), including acting as a spokesperson for media.
• Contribute to The Accelerator’s external-facing communications platforms, including the website, social media channels, and monthly e-newsletter.
• Strengthen media relations to create opportunities for more coverage on evidence-based and practice-informed GBV prevention programmes and policies.
• Lead donor reporting on qualitative and quantitative progress and impact.
• Line management and supervision of the Network and Partnership Coordinator, and Communications and Administrative Associates; close coordination with strategic communications lead at The Equality Institute.
• Map and engage in platforms and strategic moments to support feminist, grassroots movements and civil society organisations’s capacity building.

Requirements

Essential:

• At least ten years of experience effectively designing and implementing integrated advocacy strategies at a global level with measurable outcomes, including resource mobilisation.
• Extensive experience nurturing existing and building new multi-sector partnerships to advance progress towards set strategic outcomes.
• Proven experience working in social justice fields with national, regional, and global advocates and activists.
• Experience working with high-level decision-makers and their teams, and the ability to provide counsel to senior leadership.
• Experience in start-ups and dynamic, resource-constrained spaces. Mainly looking for a growth mindset.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion and The Accelerator’s principles.
• Exceptional English writing and speaking skills (additional languages considered an advantage).
• Adaptability and interest in being part of a dynamic and growing initiative.

Desired but not required:

• Demonstrated knowledge and working experience in gender equality, SRHR or GBV prevention.
• Familiarity with different research tools and methodologies.
• Degree in public policy, international development, gender studies or a relevant field

Benefits

The Salary range for this role is: $100,000-$120,000.

Competitive and based on experience.

The benefits package is based on the country where the applicant is based and will be negotiated on an individual basis.