National Advocacy Advisor at SOS Children Villages Ghana

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and dynamic persons for the position of: National Advocacy Advisor

Qualification Required & Experience

The ideal applicant must

• Hold a first Degree in Social Science, Political Science, Law, Development Studies, Human Rights, International Relations, Social Work, Child Welfare, Psychology. A master’s degree in a relevant field is an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years work experience, 3 years of which should be in policy analysis, research, advocacy and or communication with government or NGO’s
• Strong technical knowledge of advocacy techniques and marketing/communications strategies/channels
• Good organisational & managerial skills
• Excellent oral/written communications skills and the ability to communicate across all levels of the organisation and across cultures
• Strategic thinker combined with practical “can do” attitude
• Strong analytical decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Be a team player and have a strong collaborative and team building skills
• Excellent negotiation and presentation skills
• Strong relationships building skills and the ability to inspire others
• Have proven knowledge in Microsoft Office suite and with the ability to adopt new ditigal platforms