Program Temporary Support Assistant

Purpose: The ACF USA will support campaigning, policy research, and public engagement efforts to address the root causes of Hunger and enhance Humanitarian Diplomacy in the HORN of Africa. Responsibilities typically include researching policy issues, monitoring Humanitarian landscapes, supporting digital campaigns, assisting with workshops/event logistics (webinars/trainings), drafting advocacy materials, and providing administrative support to Advocacy leads. Working under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Regional Advocacy Specialist, the Program temporary support assistant  will support with the implementation of  Action Against Hunger advocacy strategy to increase the influence and visibility of the work of Action Against Hunger in the HORN of Africa and beyond; as well as increasing awareness for Action Against Hunger mandate and programs among its partners, donors, the media and the general public. Essential duties Support the planning, development, and implementation of advocacy activities. Assist in the development of advocacy and External Relations activities, including multi-media packages, Policy and Research Analysis, toolkits and social media content for engagement. Support the advocacy department in the production and finalisation of advocacy and external relations products. Support the planning and implementation of advocacy workshops, campaigns and events. Monitoring Humanitarian landscapes in the HORN of Africa strategic priority areas relevant to ACF USA. Assist in managing ACF USA’s external relations, including website and social media platforms and monthly newsletters in partnership with the Global Communications team. Other duties as assigned by the Advocacy Specialist. Ensure that all communication products and project deliverables for the external audience are appropriately branded (in line with Action Against Hunger and donor compliance guidelines). Proactively seek out interesting stories from programs, initiating or accompanying field visits to collect high-quality photos, case and success stories, quotes and possibly audio and video material suitable for use in media and communication products. Support Advocacy and External Relations, Strategic Development and Implementation Monitor and analyze Humanitarian developments in the HORN of Africa in collaboration with the advocacy Specialist, communications team and share this information with the broader Action Against Hunger team through regular email updates and briefing notes. Support the development of policy analysis on emerging crises to inform ACF’s positioning and planning. Work closely with colleagues in ACF and national and international civil society to ensure new developments are monitored and communicated in a timely fashion to ensure information that can be used by both advocacy offices at the regional and international levels. Support in the implementation of advocacy activities, aligned with the strategic plans, in Juba and State Capitals.