Overview
The Advocacy Coordinator supports DRC Afghanistan’s strategic vision and programmatic goals through advocacy, external relations, and communications. The role leads the development and implementation of advocacy strategies to promote humanitarian priorities and secure operational space.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead thematic and geographic advocacy initiatives.
- Produce high quality advocacy products including briefings, reports, talking points, and analysis.
- Develop, coordinate, and sustain relationships with key stakeholders.
- Provide timely analysis and strategic advice on the humanitarian and political environment.
- Support and represent DRC in humanitarian coordination mechanisms, platforms, and donor forums.
- Facilitate internal alignment ensuring program teams integrate advocacy priorities.
- Work closely with HQ, Hub, and EU offices.
- Develop and implement communication strategies promoting DRC’s work and impact.
- Produce high quality communications materials such as media talking points, blogs, press releases, and social media content.
- Support crisis communications and reactive messaging.
- Enhance DRC’s visibility and external engagement through media relations and advocacy campaigns.
- Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to program staff and partners on advocacy and communications best practices.
- Lead coordination efforts with other NGOs and partners for joint advocacy and messaging.
- Monitor and evaluate advocacy and communications activities.
Required Experience
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in humanitarian advocacy and communications, ideally with experience in protracted displacement and conflict settings. Strong knowledge of humanitarian principles, international law and coordination mechanisms. Proven ability to work in complex, sensitive, and multi-stakeholder environments. Ability to synthesize complex information and present it in accessible formats. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence, negotiate, and build partnerships.
Qualifications
University degree in international relations, communication, social sciences, or related field.
