ChildFund International · 4 hours ago
Project Director, US Online Protection Policy
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
8+ years expChildFund International is a child-focused international development organization that connects children with essential resources for their growth and safety. The Project Director for US Online Protection Policy will lead advocacy efforts against online sexual exploitation of children, manage coalition dynamics, and oversee grant activities to ensure impactful results.
ChildrenEducationPersonal Development
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Monica Gamble, MPA, SHRM-SCP
Responsibilities
Serve as Chair of End OSEAC Coalition
Lead and implement overarching advocacy strategy focused on the U.S. administration and Congress with the End OSEAC Coalition
Lead the coalition’s Steering Committee and facilitate coalition decision making
Elevate and center the perspectives of survivor, lived-experience and youth advocates within the coalition’s decision making, strategy and efforts
Convene and lead coalition meetings
Support member engagement, relationship‐building and conflict resolution
Lead the development of materials related to the End OSEAC Coalition (e.g., policy briefs, collateral for donor/potential donors, press releases, social media posts, etc.)
Lead cross‐sharing and coordination between the End OSEAC Coalition, other online child protection and child-focused coalitions and global stakeholders
Lead US appropriations advocacy efforts for OSEAC‐related accounts
Coordinate key advocacy and communication activities, events and coalition-led activities
Lead development and execution of annual coalition work plans
Utilize existing advocacy monitoring and evaluation tools and develop additional methods for tracking and capturing progress
Coordinate with relevant internal and external stakeholders to monitor progress and update workplans as necessary
Develop a fundraising plan with donor targets, a donor cultivation strategy, and outreach tactics to new donors to ensure the work is supported beyond their primary donor partner
As lead technical policy staff, support other business units to advance thought leadership, visibility and fundraising objectives for the organization
Cultivate relationships with US Government officials, global stakeholders and leading global and national coalitions, networks, and alliances
Cultivate new partnerships with entities that advance the End OSEAC Coalition’s mission and grow its impact
Support ChildFund’s global programmatic and technical approach to online protection advocacy
Develop and monitor annual workplans, including deadlines for key deliverables
Oversee the grant budget, including tracking grant expenditure, submitting invoices, etc
Oversee consultants and interns, including developing terms of reference/job descriptions, leading recruitment, submitting required paperwork, etc
Approximately 10% domestic and international travel expected
Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Public Affairs or related field required; post graduate degree preferred
At least 8-10 years of experience in international development, advocacy, child protection and related positions
At least 3 years of experience contributing to advocacy or programmatic efforts related to online protection, child trafficking, gender‐based violence or similar issues
Experience engaging with survivors and lived-experience experts
Demonstrated experience in building or executing a citizen engagement advocacy agenda preferred
Strong presentation skills
Knowledge of survivor-centered and trauma-informed approaches
Outstanding coalition, partnership, and relationship‐building skills, especially with a wide variety of stakeholders
Excellent conflict resolution skills
Demonstrated understanding of advocacy theories of change, advocacy strategy development and experience executing advocacy trainings
Knowledge of issues and actors in Washington, DC and/or the global space surrounding ending violence against children, child protection and child rights
Knowledge in grassroots advocacy and building compelling online and offline advocacy actions to engage constituents and build issue awareness
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to tailor messaging for advocacy audiences and social media and demonstrated ability to write blogs, policy briefs, advocacy agendas, etc
Proactive work style, detail-oriented and ability to multi‐task
Fluency in English
Preferred
Post graduate degree
Demonstrated experience in building or executing a citizen engagement advocacy agenda preferred
Proficiency in French, Portuguese or Spanish preferred
Company
ChildFund International
ChildFund International is a global child development and protection agency and a founding member of the
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3MKey Investors
Conrad N. Hilton Foundation
2023-07-13Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Sally Boucher
Director, Middle and Major Donors
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