Advocacy & Campaigns Manager - Sudan Campaign

ADVOCACY & CAMPAIGNS MANAGER – SUDAN CAMPAIGN

INFORMATION AND APPLICATION PACK

Dear Applicant,

Crisis Action is an innovative and award-winning NGO that harnesses the power of collective action to protect civilians from conflict. In a world that is increasingly fractured, unstable and unpredictable, our creative and close-knit global team works to catalyse creative coalitions that amplify the voices of those most effected by conflict and unlock the collective strength of NGOs working alongside wider networks of allies, whether from faith groups, business leaders, creative media and beyond to spur timely action.

We support these coalitions to co-create and deliver tailored influencing strategies to inform, engage, persuade and compel those in power to act to prioritise civilian protection and peace. At Crisis Action we believe we create more impact when we act collectively.

Crisis Action is looking for an exceptional Advocacy and Campaigns Manager to forge creative coalitions that de-escalate conflict and protect civilians in Sudan. This role will ensure Crisis Action can seize opportunities to influence global decision making through developing and sustaining key relationships and partnerships with stakeholders in Washington DC, as well as regular virtual engagement with partners and allies around the world.

Gareth Sweeney, UN Director,

Closing Date: 12 August 2026, 11:59 GMT

NOTE:

Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. Interested applicants are encouraged to make early applications.

This position is subject to funding approval.

Position is on a One-Year Fixed Contract

Job Title:

Advocacy & Campaigns Manager

Location:

Washington DC/New York

Reports to:

UN Director, NY

Crisis Action is looking for an Advocacy and Campaigns Manager to join its team and forge creative coalitions to de-escalate conflict and protect civilians in Sudan. The post-holder will be an outstanding strategist that can also deliver results; an outcome-focused, self-motivated individual who leads with rigor, takes initiative, and can project manage with skill. This person must be capable of convening and coordinating within a complex ecosystem of civil society partners and allies across the globe.

This position requires both strategic acumen and hands-on implementation.

• Design and implement campaigns and advocacy on the Sudan conflict:
  Work with others in the Crisis Actionteam,civil societypartnersand allies to develop and drive collective campaigns and impactful advocacy to protect civilians and haltarmedconflict. This will involve spotting opportunities, crafting strategies, developing creativetacticsand working with partners to implement multiple advocacy actions.
• Political analysis and engagement:
  Provide sophisticated insight and analysis on the position of key African governments and regionalorganisationstowardsthe conflict in Sudan,andtop-qualityadvice to our international team and partners toassistin the development of first-class campaign strategies and tactics.
• Networking and relationship building:
  Expandtheorganization'sregionalrelationships that have a bearing on our work, acrosspolicy and decision makers,themedia, influencers,partnersandother stakeholders.
• Convening and facilitation:
  As conflictsor crisesemerge or Sudan, its neighboring countriesorthe Horn of Africa you will draw on your skills torapidlyconvene and facilitate global conversations for our network to share knowledge and insight andbolster and coordinate their collective capacity to influence key international decision-makers and spaces.
• External communications:
  Produce high-quality external communications to engage a variety of audiences.
• Promote and uphold Crisis Action’s culture of low ego, servant leadership, and collaborative working.

• Exceptional understanding of campaigns and advocacy strategy development and implementation in any relevant field (e.g. human rights, humanitarian, peace building, gender, conflict, or otherwise).

• Apolitical operator who can build and sustain relationships with senior officials and political figures, capable of winning trust and…