Programme Development Research and Communications Officer

HOURS: Full time
CONTRACT: Permanent
SALARY: £31,504 – £33,727pa + pension and benefits
LOCATION: London EC1R 0BJ
CLOSING DATE: 8 June 2012

As Programme Development Research and Communications Officer for ActionAid International you will use your research expertise and well developed communications skills to support our drive to become more effective at being a value driven and forward thinking organisation focused on achieving long-term change.

Join us and you will support Senior Programme Managers in drafting, editing, proof-reading and designing reports, publications, presentations and web content. In addition to encouraging shared learning across the team, you will compile inspiring stories as well as ensure communications are relevant and current for a variety of audiences. You will also be an important research resource supporting strategic objectives by conducting secondary research on specific issues and providing data and policy analysis for Senior Programme Managers.

With a good understanding of international development programmes including terminology and language you will be highly experienced at writing engaging copy. Comfortable working to deadlines you will have an eye for detail and well developed communication and organisational skills. Important will be your commitment to our mission and passion to make a difference to our success.

To apply:

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Email your CV, a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a completed equal opportunities monitoring form to jobs@actionaid.org

ActionAid works with people to end poverty in over 45 countries. If you’re ambitious for growth, innovative with an attention to quality sustainable results we’d love you to join our team.

About your application:

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret we will not be able to respond personally to applicants who are not short-listed. If you have not heard from us within two weeks from the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ActionAid is an equal opportunities employer. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community and aim to promote diversity.

Recruitment consultancies / agencies should not approach ActionAid with regards to open vacancies. We regret that agency candidates will not be considered.

All interested applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.