Advocacy & Policy Coordinator

About the role

The Advocacy & Policy Coordinator will lead the Myanmar INGO Forum’s joint policy initiatives, helping members present unified, evidence‑based positions to key stakeholders such as the UN, donors, and national NGOs. Based in Yangon, the role supports strategic advocacy, coordination, and communication across the Forum’s network.

Key responsibilities

• Develop collective advocacy positions, talking points, private papers and briefings for INGOs.
• Gather, analyse and present quantitative data and qualitative feedback to ensure evidence‑based consensus.
• Design and implement a joint advocacy plan in partnership with the Secretariat and Forum members.
• Monitor political, humanitarian and operational developments in Myanmar to identify proactive advocacy opportunities.
• Lead policy discussions with member representatives and align efforts with broader influence opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Secretariat, working groups and external aid agencies to track common issues and support advocacy initiatives.
• Represent the Forum in policy, communications and coordination fora, reporting back to members.
• Support note‑taking, internal communications, donor proposals and reports as needed.

Required profile

• University degree in development studies, humanitarian affairs, political science or a related social science.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in advocacy, policy coordination or a similar role within the humanitarian or development sector.

Required skills