Advocacy and Communications Officer

Job description

The ideal candidates will contribute to save the children’s efforts to influence and bring about change in the awareness, attitudes, behaviors and policies related to the rights of children in the country programme in the state of posting. University degree in health, nutrition, communications or related social science field. Substantial experience in advocacy and policy development/research in the development context. Good understanding of the possibilities and tactics for influencing decision and policy makers, politician’s donors, and other key actors, knowledge of acute experience in advocacy in Nigeria is desirable. Save the children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in over 120 countries around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves. We work with other organizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation. Save the children’s mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.