Advocacy Alignment and Risk Analyst Job at World Vision July 2025
Are you passionate about social justice, international development, and policy alignment in humanitarian organizations? World Vision one of the world’s largest Christian humanitarian agencies is hiring an Advocacy Alignment and Risk Analyst to support its global mission of transforming the lives of vulnerable children and communities.
With over 75 years of experience, World Vision works in nearly 100 countries, driven by faith and compassion to serve those in the most challenging circumstances. This role offers an incredible opportunity to contribute to life-changing advocacy and risk strategies on a global scale.
Job Title:
Advocacy Alignment and Risk Analyst
Employer:
World Vision International
Employment Type:
Full-Time | Fixed-Term Contract | Local Hire Only
Job Overview
The Advocacy Alignment and Risk Analyst will be a strategic enabler, ensuring consistency and cohesion in World Vision’s global advocacy and justice efforts. You’ll work across departments and regions bridging Field Offices (FOs), Regional Offices (ROs), and Support Offices (SOs) to foster alignment, strengthen internal policy coordination, and manage risks associated with advocacy activities.
This is not just an analytical role it’s a collaborative, facilitative position that calls for someone who can guide alignment processes, manage consultation frameworks, and contribute to knowledge-sharing in a large, dynamic organization.
Key Responsibilities
Advocacy Alignment & Internal Coordination
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Facilitate cross-partnership alignment on advocacy messaging and strategic initiatives across FOs, ROs, and SOs.
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Develop and manage tools, dashboards, and templates to support consistent advocacy efforts and policy alignment.
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Monitor progress using defined indicators and develop quarterly tracking reports for leadership.
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Support the Management Policy on Advocacy for Justice consultation and engagement process, including feedback loops and milestone planning.
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Contribute to internal communications and knowledge-sharing systems related to advocacy priorities and values.
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Develop and maintain advocacy alignment matrices to measure consistency with global policies.
Risk Identification and Mitigation
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Conduct in-depth analysis of reputational, legal, political, and operational risks linked to advocacy campaigns.
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Collaborate with internal risk, legal, and safeguarding teams to design and monitor mitigation strategies.
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Track implementation of risk register recommendations in line with audit feedback.
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Produce staff guidance tools on advocacy risk assessment and safe engagement protocols.
FO–SO Support and Partnership Integration
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Work closely with Support Office and Field Office leads to strengthen advocacy request systems, feedback mechanisms, and documentation.
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Analyze request trends to ensure responsive and strategic support aligned with global roadmaps.
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Support the Local to Global initiative, including the rollout of the Advocacy Academy and facilitation of joint activities across units.
Communication, Training, and Knowledge Management
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Support communications efforts by co-developing alignment messages for internal dissemination.
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Collaborate with the International Communication Group and other Global Centre units to maintain advocacy messaging integrity.
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Help produce internal training materials, presentations, and synthesis reports to inform and educate stakeholders.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Education
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Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Public Policy, Risk Management, Development Studies, or a related field.
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A Master’s degree is preferred and will be considered an added advantage.
Professional Experience
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Experience supporting internal policy consultations and cross-functional coordination.
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Exposure to risk analysis, stakeholder engagement, or knowledge management.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent analytical thinking.
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Experience in advocacy-related project management, preferably in international NGOs or nonprofits.
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Ability to work across diverse teams, departments, and cultural contexts.
Technical Skills
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Strong project management and facilitation capabilities.
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Data analysis and reporting skills.
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Familiarity with advocacy tools, policy alignment indicators, or audit/risk tracking.
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Fluent in English (both written and spoken).
Why Work with World Vision?
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Be part of a purpose-driven organization with a long-standing legacy of compassionate service.
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Collaborate with a global team of over 33,000 employees across almost 100 countries.
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Work in a supportive environment that values diversity, faith, transparency, and justice.
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Help shape policies that make a tangible difference in the lives of the most vulnerable children worldwide.
Application Process
Job Type:
Full-Time | Fixed-Term | Local Contract
Applicants:
Local Applicants Only
How to Apply:
Apply through the official World Vision Online Job Portal.
Equal Opportunity Statement
World Vision is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that reflects diversity in all its forms—including race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, age, disability, and veteran status. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life.
Final Words
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on cross-team collaboration, policy alignment, and risk-informed decision-making. If you’re ready to make a global impact and contribute to a mission bigger than yourself, apply now and be part of something extraordinary.
