Lead, Humanitarian Advocacy

Scope and terms

• Permanent global hybrid/remote role in any approved SCI office, including Jordan; any time zone. Right to work in the contracting country throughout employment required.
• English required and up to 30% international travel. Reports to the Head of Humanitarian Advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Develop evidence-based humanitarian positioning and advocacy in major complex emergencies, and deploy for surge support in Category 1 and 2 crises.
• Support country, regional and global teams and working groups, conduct horizon scanning and identify emerging risks and influencing opportunities.
• Shape context-specific positions on protection, displacement, access, conflict and humanitarian law.
• Represent SCI with governments, UN agencies and donors; prepare senior briefings and talking points and act as a delegated spokesperson.
• Coach advocacy colleagues, align teams and networks, and embed diversity, equity and inclusion.

Requirements

• Extensive humanitarian advocacy leadership in major complex emergencies, with strategy and messaging experience in fast-moving settings.
• Technical knowledge of access, protection, displacement, conflict and humanitarian law; senior representation, influence, strategic analysis and media experience.
• Experience mentoring colleagues and collaborating across a large matrixed organisation, with commitment to marginalised groups.
• Master’s or higher in international relations, human rights, development, law, political science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Arabic, French or Spanish desirable; human-rights or child-protection knowledge highly desirable.

Application

• CV and cover letter through the official portal. Deadline: 27 November 2026 at 02:59 Amman, equivalent to 26 November at 23:59 UTC.
• Rolling review, possible early closure, interviews and safeguarding/background checks; no recruitment fees.