Closing Date: 27 April 2025
Join the Global Survivors Fund (GSF) as an Advocacy and Policy Assistant
Background
The Global Survivors Fund (GSF) was launched in October 2019 by Dr Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad, 2018 Nobel Peace Prize laureates. Its mission is to enhance access to reparations for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence around the globe, thus responding to a gap long identified by survivors. GSF acts to provide interim reparative measures in situations where states or other parties are unable or unwilling to meet their responsibilities. GSF advocates for duty bearers as well as the international community to develop reparations programmes. It also guides states and civil society by providing expertise and technical support for designing reparations programmes. GSF’s survivor-centric approach is the cornerstone of its work.
Role Summary
The Advocacy and Policy Assistant will primarily support the International Advocacy and Policy team, particularly in relation to their work on children affected by conflict-related sexual violence. Working under the Head of International Advocacy and Policy, they will also support the mainstreaming of GSF’s thematic priority on children and assist other teams, including the National Advocacy and Technical Support team, the Knowledge Praxis Hub, the Interim Reparative Measures team, and the Communications team, in their work related to children.
Position Responsibilities
International Advocacy and Policy
- Support the implementation of the advocacy and policy strategy on children affected by conflict-related sexual violence, in close collaboration with the Knowledge Praxis Hub Lead, the Head of National Advocacy and Technical Support, the Head of Projects for Interim Reparative Measures and other colleagues, including the Head of Communications;
- Strengthen GSF’s resources and knowledge on the rights and needs of children affected by conflict-related sexual violence and support the production of a manual on the Praxis Hub;
- Support the organisation of, and attend, strategic advocacy events, support the organisation of an expert roundtable to inform the development of the manual on the participation of children affected by conflict-related sexual violence in reparation processes;
- Support the drafting of policy and advocacy documents, or other submissions (amicus, policy briefings, infographics, podcasts, etc) to respond to key advocacy and policy opportunities identified by GSF, under the supervision of the Head of International Advocacy and Policy;
- Coordinate GSF’s internal cluster on children affected by conflict-related sexual violence, and liaise with national teams and regional project coordinators on aspects related to affected children to gather information and ensure all pillars are mutually reinforcing;
- Provide feedback on laws, policies and other relevant documents related to children affected by conflict-related sexual violence at the international, regional and national levels, in close coordination with national teams and/or regional project coordinators as appropriate;
- Support the Head of International Advocacy and Policy as required in the development of advocacy and policy strategies and initiatives;
- Support GSF’s strategic engagement with governments and other stakeholders at the international and regional levels, to influence policy change to prioritise reparation for survivors;
- Represent GSF in external events and forums as they relate to international advocacy and policy efforts and/or to children affected by conflict-related sexual violence;
- Support the planning and reporting of the International Advocacy and Policy team activities, including the reporting of KPIs, under the supervision of the Head of International Advocacy and Policy.
Education and Experience
- A master’s degree in international human rights law, political science, transitional justice, or other relevant equivalent studies;
- 2-4 years of progressive relevant advocacy experience, implementation and or research on human rights, humanitarian law, conflict-related sexual violence, reparations, and/or transitional justice;
- Experience working on child rights;
- Experience organising roundtables and other events;
- Previous experience with or excellent knowledge of GSF’s work would be an asset.
Other requirements
- Robust planning and organisation skills, ability to identify priorities and adjust plans and actions as necessary;
- Excellent research and drafting skills in English. English is the working language of the Global Survivors Fund. Good knowledge in written and spoken French, and in any additional UN language would also be an asset;
- Good knowledge and experience working with survivors of conflict-related sexual violence;
- Professional demeanour and good communication skills;
- Attention to detail and ability to work independently, sometimes under tight deadlines;
- Strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to take initiative;
- Experience working in international or highly diverse, multi-cultural contexts and across time zones;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint) and
Canva.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] with “Advocacy and Policy Assistant – maternity cover” as the email subject.
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