ActionAid UK Policy Advisor (biofuels)

SALARY: £35,800 - £42,117 pa

CONTRACT: Permanent

LOCATION: Central London

CLOSING DATE: 8th October 2012

At ActionAid we’ve undergone significant planned change to ensure we are better positioned to deliver lasting solutions to the problems of global poverty. A new structure and fresh thinking has re-energised the organisation.  We’ve now created fantastic career opportunities for experienced sector professionals who want to be part of an organisation that is focused on delivering a bold strategy to provide sustained improvements to the poorest and most excluded people in the world. Join our action to end poverty now and be part of something truly amazing.

From development finance and biofuels to women’s rights and tax justice ActionAid is playing a major role in influencing international development issues. We’re now looking for a Policy Advisor to help develop a range of tactics that will shape thinking as well as persuade and pressure policy makers in the UK and further afield to ensure progress is made.



In the role of Policy Advisor you will undertake policy analysis, research and advocacy on one or more focus issues. As you develop networks with key internal and external stakeholders, you will help shape and implement advocacy strategies as well as contribute to the strategic development of a campaign. You will also communicate your work via writing and media to social networks and public speaking to stimulate debate and encourage action. Important will be your ability to develop recommendations and harness support for changes in the policy and practice of UK government, international institutions and other relevant targets.


You will have demonstrable expertise in policy analysis and research of relevant development issues gained in a public policy, NGO or academic environment coupled with experience of working in developing countries or working closely with NGOs from developing countries, ideally in the field of advocacy.

Knowledge of Biofuels issues would be particularly valuable. Effective at networking and contact building in political, academic or NGO settings, you are an effective political lobbyist and skilled at producing concise briefs. Media aware and comfortable utilising social digital tools, you will be passionate about our work and focused on delivering tangible results.

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Please email your CV, covering letter and equal opportunities monitoring form to jobs@actionaid.org
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