Head of humanitarian programme policy, practice and advocacy

This is an exciting opportunity to lead Christian Aid’s work on developing and implementing best practice in our humanitarian programme practice and leading on humanitarian advocacy.

The post holder will lead a small team with responsibility for developing and strategically managing humanitarian programme policy and practice focusing on risk reduction relating to disasters, emergency response and recovery and the accountability of our humanitarian work. They will also lead our humanitarian advocacy work which includes championing the role of local organisations in disaster response and the challenges that they face in gaining recognition for their work. The post is based in London and will require overseas travel

You will have considerable experience working internationally and have an excellent understanding of and experience in humanitarian programme policy and broader development issues. You should have experience of staff management in complex organisations and a good understanding of the humanitarian policy environment and donor practice. You will have experience operating at a senior level.

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

Deliver results

Please describe an advocacy initiative, preferably in a humanitarian setting, that you have been involved with which has successfully influenced the policy and practice of other actors.

Strive for improvement

Please describe a situation and the process you have followed where you have developed and then rolled out best practice in a humanitarian context at both field and corporate levels.

Realise potential

Please describe a situation where you have built and successfully managed a diverse team, possibly at a distance, resulting in a clear sense of direction and common purpose.

We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation. That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, an interest-free season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

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

Download the role profile (54 KB pdf)

To apply for this post, please download an application pack and email your completed UK & Ireland application form to:  recruitment@christian-aid.org   (quoting the reference number). Alternatively, your completed application form can be printed out and posted to us at:

Christian Aid
35 Lower Marsh
Waterloo
London SE1 7RT

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Job reference: 357-MA

Closing date: 10am, Thursday 1 November 2012

Interview date: Friday 9 or Monday 12 November 2012. There may be a second interview.

Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.