Key Responsibilities:
The Regional Advocacy and External Engagement Graduate Intern will provide administrative, research, planning, note taking and policy analysis support. The role is aligned with World Vision East Africa Region and Partnership Strategy, Our Promise 2030, Going Further Than We Imagined. The role will support the achievement of the four Advocacy and External Engagement Outcomes namely:
Outcome 1: Child well-being and rights are advanced through child-sensitive policies, investments and services including Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Citizen Voice and Action (CVA)
Outcome 2: The ENOUGH Campaign to end Child Hunger and Malnutrition
Outcome 3: All children are prioritized through humanitarian advocacy
Outcome 4: Lead and Manage EAR Advocacy and External Engagement
This internship is a 12 months' talent incubation programme aiming to give young Christian graduates real work experience, personal, spiritual and professional development through on- job mentorship and coaching.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitor and Report on Field Office Advocacy Progress (Impact)
Schedule, send the agenda and take meeting notes for dissemination and filing in Box for Regional Advocacy Forum (quarterly), 9 FO bimonthly (once every two months) calls, External Engagement Meeting
Update the EAR, FO and external partners contact list
File and organize the EAR Advocacy documents in Box
Draft the quarterly Board Report
Update the key events from 1 October 2023 - 30 September 2024 including people reached and children reached
Develop regional trends in Excel of advocacy performance documents namely: Annual plans, Advocacy Maturity Matrix (AMM), Advocacy Strategic Measures (ASM), Advocacy Capacity Statements and External Engagement Plans.
Research and Analysis (Influence)
Draft 2 policy briefs (one every 6 months)
Update the EAR statistics table quarterly
Compile children's voices from the ENOUGH Campaign launches and develop 1 EAR Report
Track and update the policy change agenda 9 FOs for ENOUGH Campaign
Networking and External Engagement
Schedule, send the agenda and take meeting notes for dissemination and filing in Box for EAR External Engagement team quarterly
Schedule 4 high level External Engagement meetings
Review the EE tracker monthly and follow-up with the EE Team
Track key messages humanitarian advocacy for 4 FOs quarterly
Administrative Support, Planning and Reporting
Prepare the draft budget, agenda and logistics (flights, accommodation, meals, ground transport, advocacy material, passports and visas) for WV EAR Advocacy internal and external meetings, workshops, launches, conferences or forums
Upload the relevant documents on regional WV EAR Advocacy statements, policy briefs and other documents in different platforms such as WV Central, Relief Web and Box.
Amplify Children's Voices
Participate in the quarterly meetings of the EAR Children's Council, take notes and disseminate
Organise 1 physical meeting for the EAR Children's Council
Develop social media captions
Support in developing the staff note for specific commemorative days
Support in monitoring the social media responses.
KNOWLEDGE /QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE
Required Professional Experience
1 to 2 years of experience in advocacy, external engagement, campaigns or policy analysis work in developing countries.
Knowledge on Child Rights including the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child or the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Experience planning and organizing workshops or forums for participants in multiple countries.
Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills, particularly in a cross-cultural environment
Planning and organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple activities
Research experience especially in policy and advocacy
Understanding of humanitarian and fragile contexts
Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification
Bachelor's degree in social sciences, communication, public policy, management or law
Training certificate on advocacy, child rights and policy influence, an added advantage
Graduated within the last 2 years
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
Training certificate on advocacy, child rights and policy influence, an added advantage