Youth Engagement and Advocacy Specialist

Role OverviewThe Youth Engagement and Advocacy Specialist will work across AGIP's members and Girl Advisors, and with multiple external partners and stakeholders, to lead on strategic adolescent girl and youth engagement and safeguarding processes and activities. The role will involve managing the Adolescent Girls Advisory Committee, leading AGIP's advocacy portfolio, and supporting Secretariat activities to strengthen coalition delivery and impact.What You Will DoThe post-holder will be responsible for advancing AGIP's girl and youth engagement and safeguarding strategy, developing tools and resources, leading the Adolescent Girls Advisory Committee, managing the AGIP Girl Advocacy Fund, and providing technical advice on safeguarding and meaningful girl and youth engagement.Why It Might Be a FitThe ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of girl and youth engagement best practice, technical expertise in safeguarding adolescent girls and youth, and proven experience engaging with adolescent girl and youth advocates. The role requires strong advocacy skills, experience designing and delivering engaging spaces, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.RequirementsExtensive knowledge of girl and youth engagement best practiceTechnical expertise in safeguarding adolescent girls and youthProven experience engaging in an empowering way with adolescent girl and youth advocatesStrong experience of implementing safeguarding and risk management practicesProven advocacy skills and experienceExperience designing and delivering engaging and dynamic virtual and in-person spaces, workshops, and eventsProfessional, engaging, and authentic stakeholder engagement skillsStrong organisational and project management skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsBenefits12-month consultancy contract with potential extensionOpportunity to work with a global coalition of organizationsChance to influence key decision-makers and advocacy spacesProfessional development opportunitiesFlexible and remote work arrangementOriginally posted on Himalayas