Programme Development Advisor – Advocacy & Institutional Partnership

Mission of the position:

Under the leadership of the Head of Programme Development Department (HPDD), the Programme Development Advisor – Advocacy & Institutional Partnerships leads programme development in the area of advocacy and contributes to strengthening institutional partnerships.

Main functional responsibilities:

• Support HPDD and programme teams in building strong partnerships with government authorities, civil society, and other stakeholders.
• Represent the organization in relevant networks, platforms, and working groups, advocating for children’s rights and protection.
• Contribute to strategic and annual planning, including monitoring progress toward advocacy targets.
• Ensure quality standards in advocacy programming are introduced and applied.
• Participate in national and international conferences and knowledge-sharing platforms.
• Identify and develop partnerships with institutional donors.
• Monitor funding opportunities and lead the development of grant applications, concept notes, and full proposals.
• Coordinate proposal development processes in collaboration with programme and finance teams.
• Support Programme Units in applying for public funds and donor funding opportunities.

Requirements:

• Preferred studies: advanced studies in social sciences such as political sciences, development studies, international relations.
• Minimum of 2-3 years working experience in the social development, child or human rights NGO sector or other relevant experiences.
• Proven experience in advocacy (campaigning, policy engagement), preferably in children’s rights.
• Experience in grant writing, donor engagement, or institutional partnerships is a strong asset.
• Knowledge of child protection systems and rights-based approaches.
• Fluency in Uzbek, Russian, and English.

Competencies:

• Commitment to the mission of the organization and the role of the position;
• Strategic thinking;
• Planning and organization;
• Cooperating effectively
• Communicating effectively.

Working conditions:

• Full employment (5/2, 9am-6pm)
• Professional and personal development
• Multinational and multicultural environment

Additional information:

• Only CVs with motivation letter sent will be considered;
• Please note that only selected candidates will be notified of progress to the next step of selection;
• Candidates who have passed all stages of selection will be invited to undergo an additional verification process.
• The organization is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse, exploitation, or harassment. All staff are required to adhere to the organization’s Code of Conduct, Child and Youth Safeguarding Policy, Anti-Corruption Regulation, and PSHEA (Prevention of Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse) Regulation.