Area Child Rights, Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns Coordinator – Save the Children Somalia
Save the Children Somalia is recruiting an Area Child Rights, Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns (CPAC) Coordinator to lead child-rights advocacy, policy influencing and campaigning activities in Puntland. The position is based in Garowe, Somalia, and offers an opportunity to work directly with communities, children, civil society organisations and government stakeholders to strengthen child-rights outcomes.
About Save the Children
Save the Children is one of the world’s leading independent organisations working for children. Operating in more than 100 countries, the organisation works to protect children’s rights, save lives and help children fulfil their potential.
In Somalia, Save the Children reached approximately 3.4 million people in 2025, including 1.62 million children, through a USD 102.2 million programme portfolio covering 17 regions. Its programmes respond to challenges including conflict, climate shocks, disease outbreaks, displacement and funding constraints.
About the Role
The Area CPAC Coordinator will be responsible for delivering child-rights, policy, advocacy and campaigning priorities at area level, in line with Save the Children’s Somalia Country Office CPAC strategy and Country Strategic Plan.
Working under the supervision and support of the Director of Child Rights, Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns, the coordinator will collaborate closely with area leadership and programme managers.
A central part of the position will be strengthening Save the Children’s policy influencing and advocacy work while ensuring that children’s rights remain at the centre of programme engagement.
The successful candidate will also help design and implement grassroots campaigns and build relationships with children, partners, civil society organisations, government stakeholders and other actors to create a stronger and more coordinated voice for children’s rights.
Key Responsibilities
The coordinator will support the implementation of CPAC priorities and plans across the assigned area and identify opportunities to influence policies and decision-makers.
The role will involve working with programme teams and external stakeholders to promote children’s rights and strengthen advocacy initiatives.
The coordinator will also contribute to campaigns that engage communities and stakeholders at grassroots level, ensuring that children and their perspectives are meaningfully incorporated into advocacy efforts.
An understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and child participation will be important to the position, alongside a commitment to Save the Children’s organisational values and safeguarding standards.
Who Should Apply?
Candidates should have three to five years of experience working in advocacy, child rights, campaigns, communications and/or policy, preferably with an NGO or media organisation.
A degree in Social Sciences, Public Policy, Social Work or a related discipline is required.
Applicants should have a good understanding of policy processes in Puntland and the opportunities available for influencing policy and decision-making.
Strong writing skills are also essential. The successful candidate will be expected to prepare and contribute to newsletters, brochures, reports, correspondence and other advocacy and communications materials.
Strong communication and representational skills are required because the position involves working with a broad range of stakeholders and representing Save the Children in relevant forums.
Safeguarding and Child Protection
Save the Children places strong emphasis on child safeguarding. Employment is subject to the organisation’s child-protection standards, including background checks and adherence to its Child Safeguarding Policy.
The organisation is also committed to equal employment opportunity and seeks to appoint the best-qualified candidates.
Applicants should be aware that Save the Children International does not charge recruitment fees at any stage of the recruitment process and does not recruit through agents.
Position Details
Job Title: Area Child Rights, Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns (CPAC) Coordinator
Organisation: Save the Children Somalia
Location: Garowe, Somalia
Contract: One year
Work Type: Full-time
Sector: Advocacy, Campaigns and Policy
Experience: 3–5 years
Closing Date: 22 November 2026
Eligibility: Female candidates only, as stated in the vacancy
How to Apply
Interested candidates should review the full vacancy requirements and submit their application through the official Save the Children recruitment platform before the 22 November 2026 deadline.
This role would suit an advocacy, policy or child-rights professional with strong knowledge of Puntland’s policy environment and experience turning research, community priorities and stakeholder engagement into practical advocacy and campaigning initiatives.
