Advocacy Manager

Experience / Training

• Committed to the vision, mission and values of SOS MEDITERRANEE
• Several years of experience in the humanitarian sector in positions either in the field or at headquarter level with a strong advocacy component
• Knowledge of humanitarian emergency contexts, International Humanitarian & Maritime Law, migration issues and the particular context of the Mediterranean are an asset
• Outstanding proven management and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Readiness to take decisions and responsibilities
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to cultivate high-level contacts within government or diplomatic circles, the media and civil society
• Confidence in working both independently as well as part of a team, able to coordinate effectively with colleagues in other departments and associations
• Ability to work in an international structure with a strong focus on civil mobilization and many volunteers
• Excellent proficiency in spoken and written English at a professional level
• Knowledge of French, Arabic, Italian and/or German is an advantage
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Availability to work out of regular office hours (evenings and weekends)
• Familiarity with MS Office and skilled in the use of IT tools

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TERMS OF CONTRACT:

• Permanent and full-time contract
• Starting as soon as possible
• Based in Marseille, France
• Regular Europe-wide travel
• Regular evenings and weekend work
• Remuneration: gross monthly salary of 3100€

Salary advantages: Ticket restaurant, French health complementary insurance. Five weeks of paid leave.

How to apply

Please send your application (CV and cover letter) in English no later than 10 December 2020 via email to [email protected] and indicate “Application Advocacy Manager” as the subject of the email. Kindly note that no information will be given by telephone.