Director of Advocacy

The Director of Advocacy will lead development of the IRC's advocacy efforts to support key priorities across crisis and solutions-driven global influence priorities for the International Rescue Committee. You are responsible for crafting influence strategies using IRC's programmatic and research evidence, surgical policy and practice solutions, and trusted brand to inspire collective action.

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead advocacy strategies for specific policy goals, including thought leadership objectives relevant to the U.S. market
• Develop U.S. power maps for key policy issues to identify influence priorities
• Support efforts to build IRC's credibility, profile and relationships by engaging with key policy stakeholders
• Track and analyze shifting Congressional and Executive branch positions, individuals engaging on our issues, and the politics around our issues
• Contribute to policy generation by providing U.S.-specific analysis that increases the credibility and efficacy of our solutions
• Provide market and audience expertise to communications team to shape policy communications specific to the U.S.
• Act as an IRC influence spokesperson on focused advocacy areas
• Support relationships with IRC's Board and Advisors by identifying points of mutual interest and opportunities around our priority issues

Requirements:

• Degree in relevant field such as Public Policy, Law or International Relations
• Demonstrated experience in advocacy and advocacy strategy development with a focus on creativity and strategic thinking
• 10-12 years of experience working on complex humanitarian and/or development issues
• Knowledge of U.S. Government functioning and prior work with the U.S. Government or Congress are a plus
• Understanding of global issues, multilateral engagement experience
• Examples of influence/impact on legislative and executive policy
• Strong network of influencers and policy makers
• Deep understanding of global issues related to the humanitarian field
• Ability to think strategically and creatively, being solutions-oriented
• Extensive knowledge of humanitarian aid and refugee issues
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate successfully with experts, high level decision and policy makers, and colleagues in the humanitarian and development fields
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to translate complex material and data into coherent narratives that resonate with policymakers
• Fluency with key parts of the IRC's strategy and existing policy strategy
• Ability to work on tight deadlines and juggle competing demands
• Self-motivated