Christian Aid Programme development officer, Governance

Christian Aid understands that poverty is fundamentally a question of the unequal distribution and unjust use of power, which underpins and perpetuates economic need, exclusion and vulnerability. With Irish Aid funding support, Christian Aid focuses its work to bring about pro-poor government responses and increased stability and security for poor and marginalised people in seven countries affected by high inequality, human rights violations and conflict.

This is an exciting opportunity to guide Christian Aid Ireland’s programming, provide technical expertise and facilitate organisational learning on issues around governance, peace-building and civil/political rights.

The Programme Development Officer, Governance will be based in Dublin, reporting to the Head of Programme Development. The post-holder will work with the Programme Development Unit to coordinate the development, implementation, and monitoring of our governance, rights and peace-building work in collaboration with all Christian Aid stakeholders and Irish Aid. The role is closely linked to the Programme Performance and Insight Division in Christian Aid’s International Department and will play an active role in the process of shaping organisational and programme policy, strategy, and good practice.

To apply for this post you should have a relevant graduate degree; significant experience of working in international development, familiarity with current thinking/debates on governance, human rights and peace-building in international development; proven research capacity and experience of working with academic institutions; excellent facilitation skills and track record of promoting organisational learning and evidence based research; and creative thinking.

This role requires sound knowledge of governance issues, an understanding of partnership and rights based approaches to development along with direct experience of programme management, including participatory planning, monitoring and evaluation of projects. Fluency in English language is mandatory.

Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions. Using the guidance notes may help you formulate your answers.

Build partnerships

Please tell us about a time when you had to apply negotiating and influencing skills to ensure a group of people or stakeholders were working towards a common goal.

Communicate effectively

Please tell us about a time when you were able to communicate with a group of people of diverse gender or cultural background, ensuring that everyone was able to contribute to a decision-making process.

Deliver results

Please tell us about a time when you used available date, information and evidence to make timely and considered recommendations or decisions in order to better achieve a desired result.

We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation. That is why you can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

As this post is Ireland based, non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in Ireland.

Download the role profile (121 KB pdf)

To apply for this post, please download an application pack or contact Christian Aid Ireland +353 1 611 0801 and email your completed Republic of Ireland application form to recruitmentireland@christian-aid.org (quoting the reference number). Alternatively, your completed application form, together with the diversity monitoring form, can be printed out and posted to us at:

Karen West
Christian Aid Ireland
16-17 Clanwilliam Terrace
Dublin 2

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Job reference: 303/OK/I

Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 20 July 2012

Interview date: 14 or 17 August 2012

Christian Aid works with the world's poorest people, regardless of religion, in nearly 50 countries. We tackle the causes and consequences of poverty and injustice, and are part of the relief network ACT International.

We welcome applications from people from all faiths and backgrounds. We are committed to equal opportunities and employ people for their skills, talents and abilities.

Republic of Ireland charity number CHY 6998 Company number 426928

Northern Ireland charity number XR94639 Company number NI059154