Advocacy and Communications Advisor (West Africa, North Africa and the Americas Hub)

About the role

The Advocacy and Communications Advisor works within the West Africa, North Africa and the Americas HQ Hub of the Danish Refugee Council's Global Advocacy Unit, which is part of the Global Advocacy Unit and closely linked to the Global Communications Unit. The unit aims to promote the Council as a credible humanitarian and development actor with expertise in displacement and to influence decision-makers and stakeholders. The role amplifies and coordinates the influencing efforts of the country offices supported by the Hub, advises the Hub's Executive Director, and leads the regional influencing components of the global strategy. It is based in Dakar.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development, coordination and implementation of regional advocacy efforts in line with the Global Influencing Strategy, in coordination with headquarters colleagues and the representation offices in Brussels, Geneva and Berlin
• Ensure coherence between country, regional and global strategies, priorities and positions, and support the Executive Director's advocacy priorities
• Identify regional and global advocacy opportunities for country offices and represent the Council at advocacy working groups and INGO regional forums
• Draft and support regional and country-specific advocacy products and evidence-based recommendations
• Map key influencers and stakeholders, build strategic networks and alliances, and engage senior management on high-level advocacy opportunities
• Monitor policy developments, draft briefing notes and talking points for field visits, and mentor country office advocacy colleagues
• Coordinate with the Global Communications Unit on advocacy and communications alignment
• Draft, edit and disseminate press releases, social media content, newsletters and website updates, capture field stories and give basic guidance on media engagement

Required profile

• Senior advocacy professional with at least 7 years' experience in similar or complementary roles with a country or regional focus in West Africa and the Americas
• Fluent French and English, with understanding of Spanish desirable
• Proven ability to advocate across multiple complex contexts and to influence decision-makers and stakeholders
• Proven experience in external communications, media engagement, content development and messaging for humanitarian or development organizations
• Ability to turn complex analysis into clear communications for media, donors and policymakers, and to present arguments clearly
• Strong understanding of the political and humanitarian contexts of the countries supported by the Hub

Desirable

• Familiarity with civil society, the UN, the African Union, institutional donors and political structures
• Knowledge of human rights, refugee rights, international humanitarian law and protection principles
• Previous experience representing NGOs or UN agencies, or in a humanitarian advocacy role

What we offer

• One-year contract starting in January 2027, renewable subject to funding and performance
• Open to national and international candidates; salary according to the Council's terms of employment

Applications close on 30 November 2026 through the online application link on the vacancy page; email applications are not considered.