About the job
Action Against Hunger is at the forefront of the global initiative to eradicate hunger. Each year, we touch the lives of 28 million individuals through our innovative programs aimed at hunger prevention and treatment. Operating in 55 countries, our team of 8,990 dedicated staff collaborates with communities to tackle the root causes of hunger: climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. Our ultimate goal is to foster a world free from hunger for everyone.
As part of the Action Against Hunger International network, Action Against Hunger USA operates independently in eight countries, including Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia, and Haiti.
Role Summary
The Temporary Program Support Assistant role offers a unique opportunity for individuals seeking to gain practical experience within a humanitarian organization.
Objective:
This position will assist in advocacy campaigns, policy research, and public engagement initiatives aimed at addressing the underlying causes of hunger and promoting humanitarian diplomacy in the Horn of Africa. Key responsibilities include researching policy matters, monitoring humanitarian contexts, supporting digital campaigns, facilitating workshop logistics, drafting advocacy materials, and providing administrative support to Advocacy leads.
Under the guidance of the Regional Advocacy Specialist, the Temporary Program Support Assistant will help execute Action Against Hunger's advocacy strategy to enhance the organization's influence and visibility in the Horn of Africa and strengthen awareness of our mandate and programs among partners, donors, the media, and the public.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and implementing advocacy initiatives.
- Help develop advocacy content, including multimedia packages, policy analyses, toolkits, and social media engagement materials.
- Support the production and finalization of advocacy and external relations materials.
- Coordinate advocacy workshops, campaigns, and events.
- Monitor humanitarian developments in strategic areas relevant to ACF USA.
- Manage external relations, including website and social media content, in partnership with the Global Communications team.
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

