Policy & Advocacy Advisor

The Policy & Advocacy Advisorwill provide high-level strategic leadership in shaping and advancing the organization’s policy and advocacy agenda, with a strong emphasis on communications- and marketing-led advocacy. Rather than relying solely on traditional lobbying, this role focuses on influencing policy outcomes through compelling narratives, strategic communications, and high-impact partnerships. The Advisor will position the organization as a credible, trusted, and influential voice by translating complex policy issues into clear, persuasive messages and leveraging partnerships and platforms to amplify impact at national, regional, and/or global levels. Key Responsibilities • Provide senior-level strategic advice on policy and advocacy priorities aligned with organizational goals and long-term vision. • Identify, analyze, and interpret policy trends, political dynamics, and advocacy opportunities at national, regional, and global levels. • Advise leadership on risks, opportunities, and positioning within evolving policy environments. • Lead the design and execution of advocacy strategies centered on communications, marketing, and narrative influence. • Translate complex policy positions into clear, compelling, and audience-specific messages. • Shape the organization’s advocacy narrative to strengthen credibility, visibility, and policy influence. • Work closely with communications and marketing teams to integrate advocacy objectives into campaigns, branding, media engagement, and public visibility efforts. • Design and support advocacy campaigns that drive awareness, engagement, and policy impact. • Oversee the development of high-quality advocacy materials, including policy briefs, talking points, op-eds, thought leadership pieces, and campaign content. • Build, manage, and strengthen strategic partnerships and coalitions to advance shared policy objectives. • Represent the organization in high-level policy dialogues, forums, alliances, and advocacy platforms. • Engage policymakers, donors, private sector actors, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to influence policy outcomes. • Brief and advise senior leadership ahead of high-level meetings, public engagements, and media interactions. • Provide internal advisory support and capacity building on advocacy strategy, messaging, and partnership-based influence. • Monitor, evaluate, and assess the effectiveness of advocacy efforts and contribute to learning and continuous improvement. Required Qualifications • Advanced degree in Public Policy, Political Science, International Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a related field. • 6–10+ yearsof progressive experience in policy, advocacy, strategic communications, public affairs, or related leadership roles. • Demonstrated experience influencing policy through communications-led advocacy, campaigns, and strategic partnerships. • Proven ability to work with senior leadership and engage high-level external stakeholders. • Strong expertise in strategic messaging, advocacy campaigns, and narrative development. • Excellent writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills. Core Competencies • Strategic policy and political analysis • Communications- and marketing-driven advocacy • Partnership and coalition building • Stakeholder engagement and influence • Executive advisory presence • Ability to translate complex policy issues into accessible, persuasive narratives Desirable Attributes • Experience working across sectors, including NGOs, government, civil society, private sector, and/or international organizations. • Established networks relevant to the organization’s policy and advocacy priorities. • Experience operating in complex, sensitive, or rapidly evolving policy environments. • Strong judgment, adaptability, and ability to influence outcomes without formal authority. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $150.00 - $200.00 per month Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job