"given the need for" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It can be used to introduce a clause that states a need or necessity. For example, "Given the need for immediate action, we must begin working on this project right away."
This could hinder their election prospects, given the need for cross-country travel.
But given the need for investment in coming decades continued bond issuance is crucial.
The chef said the timing was perfect given the need for work on the Bray site, which begins in December.
Given the need for reliance on facts in the public climate debate, I am issuing the following statement.
I'll admit this one's a long shot, given the need for unapologetic patriotism on the campaign trail.
Given the need for the fullest public debate, all credit to the Observer for allowing you and me to get these weighty matters off our chests.
But he also said that change must come incrementally, given the need for social stability, with an initial emphasis on better governing and rule of law.
Given the need for a chorus in the last movement of the concerto, the programmers took the opportunity to give a rare outing to Rachmaninov's 1902 cantata, Spring.
BBC insiders described the reorganisation as "sensible and practical" given the need for cost savings after last year's financial settlement with the government.
Many Democratic lawmakers say privately that he is still likely to be confirmed, given the need for leadership in the Justice Department after months of turmoil.
Given the need for private subsidy and absurdly inflated ticket prices, American operagoers, at least those in the expensive seats, tend to be rich and to the right.
