Policy and Advocacy Manager at CDL Human Resource

The ideal candidate will be an experienced policy and advocacy professional with strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of humanitarian issues, and the ability to develop compelling narratives that influence policy and practice. They will manage a team that collaborates closely with the research and innovation units to generate advocacy products that shape discourse and drive change.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic Leadership & Advocacy
• Develop and implement an advocacy strategy that amplifies the impact of our research and innovation.
• Lead the creation of thought leadership materials that challenge norms and influence humanitarian policy and practice.
• Position the think tank as a leading voice in key policy discussions at national, regional, and global levels.
• Content Development & Knowledge Translation
• Work with research and innovation teams to synthesize insights into policy briefs, reports, opinion pieces, and multimedia advocacy materials.
• Ensure advocacy outputs are accessible, engaging, and targeted to key stakeholders, including policymakers, donors, and humanitarian agencies.
• Experiment with creative approaches to policy messaging, including storytelling, visual advocacy, and digital campaigns.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Representation
• Cultivate relationships with key humanitarian actors, policymakers, and advocacy networks to advance our policy agenda.
• Represent the think tank in high-level forums, conferences, and roundtables to drive policy conversations.
• Act as a bridge between researchers, innovators, and external stakeholders to ensure policy relevance.
• Team & Project Management
• Lead and mentor a team of advocacy and communications specialists.
• Oversee the design and execution of advocacy campaigns, ensuring they align with organizational priorities.
• Identify funding opportunities and lead and/or contribute to the development of grant proposals to sustain the department and its initiatives
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables effectively.
• Risk Management and Compliance
• Supports the HoD/Head of Programs in managing threats and opportunities that may affect their programs/departmental objectives.

Requirements

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

• Master’s degree in Public Policy, International Relations, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in policy, advocacy, or communications within the humanitarian or development sectors.