23/04/2026
🔔 Volunteer Opportunity: Graduate Intern – Advocacy Officer
📍 Location: Epworth
📌 Programme: Advocacy / Child Protection & Education
🗓 Application Deadline: 30 April 2026 (midnight, Zimbabwe time)
Shanduko Yeupenyu Child Care is seeking a passionate Advocacy Officer to support the development and delivery of impactful advocacy strategies. This role contributes to strengthening policies, systems, and public investment that improve outcomes for children, particularly in education and protection.
🧩 Role Purpose
You will support the design and implementation of advocacy initiatives that influence policy, amplify children’s voices, and drive meaningful change at local and national levels.
🔑 Key Responsibilities
* Support development and implementation of advocacy strategies and campaigns
* Contribute to policy analysis, research, and evidence-based messaging
* Engage with stakeholders, including government, CSOs, and community groups
* Support child participation initiatives and ensure children’s voices are represented
* Assist in producing advocacy materials (briefs, reports, communication content)
* Build partnerships and support collaboration across programmes
🎓 Essential Requirements
* Degree in Political Science, Governance, International Development, Community Development, or related field
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in advocacy or policy-related work
* Strong understanding of child rights, public policy, and governance processes
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Experience in research, analysis, and stakeholder engagement
* Ability to translate complex information into clear, accessible content
* Fluency in English and local languages
🌍 Additional Information
We are committed to safeguarding children, and our recruitment process includes thorough background checks.
Shanduko Yeupenyu Child Care is an equal opportunity organisation. We encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, and candidates based near Epworth.
📩 Apply with your CV and cover letter: [email protected]