Senior Advisers - Governance

Job title: Senior Advisers - Governance
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 governance 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 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. You understand public sector administration and essential service delivery, and have experience in applying political economy analysis and the management of public sector change in developing and transition economies. A post-graduate degree in political science, international relations, public administration, management, accounting, finance, law or development studies 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.