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.