Senior Global Policy and Advocacy Advisor (Maternity Cover)

About the role

Save the Children International is looking for a Senior Global Policy and Advocacy Advisor (maternity cover) to join its global team. The team leads the global influencing agenda, engaging in politically linked development, humanitarian and global issues, and coordinates a proactive global policy and advocacy agenda that unifies the organisation's external voice. The role reports to the Head of Global Strategic Policy & Influencing, works in a hybrid/remote pattern from any approved Save the Children International office, covers ET to UTC+3 time zones, involves up to 15% international travel and is a fixed-term contract from December 2026 to December 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Lead movement-wide coordination and alignment on priority policy and advocacy issues, and support senior leadership in external representation and strategic influencing
• Develop policy positions and briefings, and produce global policy and advocacy guidance materials
• Support the Global Policy and Engagement Council (GPEC) with its annual plan and monitor policy and advocacy sign-off processes
• Monitor emerging risks and policy issues, and advise senior advocates on resourcing, positioning and prioritisation
• Coordinate movement-wide advocacy alignment across global, regional, member and country offices, and support strategic planning
• Support high-level external engagement by developing talking points and identifying influencing opportunities

Required profile

• Degree in International Relations, Humanitarian Affairs & Development Studies or a related field; advanced degree desirable
• Significant experience in policy and advocacy, preferably in an international NGO, multilateral organisation, government institution, think tank or similar
• Experience supporting advocacy strategies such as stakeholder mapping, power analysis and political economy analysis
• Proven ability to coordinate across teams, build consensus and manage multiple priorities
• Cultural competency and demonstrated leadership in inclusive policy practice
• French, Spanish or Arabic is preferred
• English required; right to work in the host country for the duration of employment

Required skills

• Policy analysis and evidence-based recommendations
• Research, analytical and written communication skills, including policy briefs, reports and executive briefings
• Project management and presentation skills

Applications are submitted online via the Save the Children careers site with a CV and cover letter; shortlisted candidates face two-stage competency-based interviews, possibly with an assessment or case study, and a conditional offer subject to background checks.