Senior Advisers – Empowerment and Accountability

Senior Advisers - Empowerment and Accountability
For key international development roles

Location: Sutton, Surrey
Type of contract: Permanent
Application deadline: 26 April 2013
£40-60,000 + benefits

Crown Agents is an international development specialist that partners with leaders across the world to make lasting changes to systems, organisations and society. We work with governments, companies and NGOs in over 100 countries.

We are looking for International Development Advisers with expertise in Empowerment and Accountability to form part of a team that will scope, plan, bid for and deliver solutions for diverse and inspiring projects across the globe. Bringing skills and knowledge to the table, you will get involved in the implementation of projects, and identifying and developing new business opportunities. Every day will offer a new challenge, whether it's technical, commercial or project related. The role demands a certain amount of overseas travel.

With a proven track record in international development and an established network with donor organisations, you are likely to be in a similar role at a consultancy firm or NGO. Your experience includes implementing projects that empower economically disadvantaged groups in society and strengthen relations of accountability, including but not limited to strengthening of civil society organisations. A post-graduate degree in international relations or international development would be ideal.

Crown Agents is owned by the Crown Agents Foundation, a non-profit company that oversees Crown Agents' ethos and activities.

Application process

Please send your CV and covering letter highlighting why you want to work for Crown Agents and your suitability for the role to applications@crownagents.co.uk by Friday, April 26th.