Advocacy Officer— 3-Month Gap Fill

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The Advocacy Officersits within SOS MEDITERRANEE’s Advocacy and Operational Communications (AOC) Department. The Coordinator is part of the advocacy team and reports to the Head of Advocacy and Public Positionings.La preghiamo di leggere attentamente i seguenti dettagli prima di inviare la sua candidatura.The current Advocacy Coordinator will be on unpaid leave for three months; SOS MEDITERRANEE is seeking a coordinator to ensure continuity of the advocacy team's evidence, data, and positioning work during this period. Given the short-term nature of the role, this gap-fill position will focus on a defined set of priority areas rather than the full scope of the permanent role.The Advocacy Officer works with the support of the Operations team and collaborates with:The onboard crew, mainly Deputy Search and Rescue (SAR) Coordinators and post-rescue team members (protection/medical team)The air crew, mainly the Air Logistic and Liaison Officer (ALLO) and the Head of MissionShore team members, including the Operations Manager and the operational communications team.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES1. Data and evidenceSupport the collection, organisation, and management of operational data and information, in close collaboration with onboard and onshore teams, using SOS MEDITERRANEE's existing data collection protocols and tools.Help maintain existing systems and processes for storing and organising advocacy-related operational data and documentation.Support the collection and documentation of operational data and survivor testimonies, upholding informed consent, safeguarding, and data protection standards.2. Public positionings and advocacy materialsMonitor developments in SAR and migration policy and draft internal briefing notes and short analytical updates on relevant political and policy developments.Support the production of advocacy materials – reports, briefing notes, talking points – drawing on existing positionings and operational data.3. Advocacy activities,



external and internal engagementContribute to internal communication on advocacy initiatives within the organisation.When requested and with the support of the Head of Advocacy, represent SOS MEDITERRANEE at select external meetings with NGO networks, working groups, and coalitions active in the SAR, maritime, and humanitarian sectors.Diploma(s) and certification(s)Master's degree in Law, International Relations, Humanitarian Affairs, Political Science or related university degree. xysqume Work experienceAt least 3 years of work experience in advocacy, in international development contextsExperience in SAR and/or migration contexts is an added valueTechnical expertiseKnowledge of migration dynamics in the Central Mediterranean and broader European migration contextExperience supporting data collection and management processes, and using quantitative and qualitative data to inform advocacy workSolid research and writing skills, with the ability to synthesise information into clear briefing notes, memos, and other advocacy materialsGood understanding of humanitarian principles, ethics, and responsible data standardsProficient in MS Office and standard collaboration tools (MS Teams, SharePoint); working knowledge of Excel for data management, with familiarity with data platforms such as Kobo a plusLanguagesExcellent command of English, minimum C1 proficiency levelKnowledge of Italian, French, German are an added valueInterpersonal competenciesSound teamwork experienceSelf-motivated, enthusiastic, autonomousCapacity to work with remote teamsAbility to cope with uncertainty and frequent change of plansAbility to get up to speed quickly given the short-term nature of the roleCONDITIONSThree-month, fixed-term contract (gap fill covering unpaid leave)Starting date of contract :as soon as possiblePreferably based in Marseille’s office, Paris’s office or remote position in Berlin, Milan or RomeNecessary to have a valid work permit to work within the EUThe salary and contractual conditions will be defined according to country of posting/third sector salaryClosing date: september 25thSOS MEDITERRANEE is committed to promoting an inclusive workplace and actively fights against all forms of discrimination.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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