Advocacy, Policy & Engagement Coordinator

About the role

World Vision Lebanon's Advocacy, Policy and External Engagement Coordinator turns field evidence and children's voices into policy influence, anchored in child rights and protection. The role coordinates national advocacy priorities with technical specialists, links local advocacy in Area Programmes to national policy dialogue, represents the organisation in coalitions and with government, and mobilises partners and communities. It reports to the head of communications, advocacy, media and external engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Draft and update the annual external engagement plan and roadmap, monitor the political, legislative and humanitarian context, and lead the drafting of policy briefs, position papers and key messages.
• Develop power analysis and stakeholder mapping, coordinate internal technical review of advocacy positions, and track and report country advocacy indicators.
• Support local advocacy and child participation in Area Programmes, set up an escalation mechanism for issues raised by children's councils and clubs, and build capacity of staff, partners and children's groups on advocacy.
• Represent the organisation in advocacy coalitions and coordination forums, build working relationships with ministries, parliamentary committees, municipalities, UN agencies, donors and civil society, and prepare briefing packs for senior leaders.
• Integrate gender, disability and inclusion analysis into advocacy priorities and products, and coordinate advocacy positioning on international days.
• Coordinate the national rollout of global campaigns, produce rapid advocacy outputs during escalations, and advocate on humanitarian access and funding.
• Ensure informed consent, safe participation and confidentiality when involving children and communities, and comply with safeguarding, security and Code of Conduct policies.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, International Relations, Journalism, Law, Public Policy, Development Studies or a related field; Master's degree is an asset.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in advocacy, policy and/or external engagement with an NGO, UN agency, think tank or civil society organisation.
• Proven track record of advocacy products such as policy briefs, position papers or legal reviews.
• Experience working with ministries, parliamentarians, coalitions or UN coordination structures in Lebanon, and with child protection, child rights, gender equality, education or MHPSS advocacy.
• Ability to work in both development and emergency settings, including during crises, and to work outside regular office hours when needed.
• Excellent written and spoken Arabic and English; French is an asset.

Required skills

• Good knowledge of Lebanon's legal and policy frameworks on child rights, gender-based violence and the humanitarian coordination system.
• Familiarity with World Vision models such as Citizen Voice and Action and PROTECT, and experience measuring advocacy outcomes.
• Strong analytical, writing, negotiation and representation skills, and experience coordinating joint advocacy with local NGOs and coalitions.
• Knowledge of GEDSI and safeguarding standards for child participation.
• Strong computer literacy (MS Office, Teams, online collaboration tools).