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Policy Advisor - Resilience and Emergencies


Salary:£36,695- £39,285 pa
Contract:Permanent
Location:Central London
Closing date:May 13th
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 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.
As a member of our Policy & Campaigns Team, you’ll be part of the team influencing UK policy makers on international development issues ranging from finance to biofuels to women’s rights. Initially your role will concentrate on developing our policy work on the issues affecting people’s resilience in emergencies in developing countries, though the focus may change in the future according to organisational needs. The work will involve policy analysis, research and advocacy, shaping and implementing advocacy strategies, and contributing to the strategic development of any campaign on focus issues. You’ll advocate our ideas in writing, through the media, social networks and expert groups, and by public speaking, but will be expected to pay key attention to digital media.
Relevant experience of policy analysis and research should mean you know the problems facing developing countries and understand the different powers involved as well as the economic forces shaping relationships between the northern and southern hemispheres. You must know how to build productive relationships with politicians, academics and NGO leaders, and appreciate the importance of women’s rights in development and gender analysis skills. It’s important that you can prepare strategic plans and have strong negotiating and presentational skills. You also need to be able to transform complex information into persuasive campaign materials that include social media.
To apply
Please email your CV, covering letter and equal opportunities monitoring form to jobs@actionaid.org
About your application:
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret we will not be able to respond personally to applicants who are not short-listed. If you have not heard from us within two weeks from the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ActionAid is an equal opportunities employer. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community and aim to promote diversity.
Recruitment consultancies / agencies should not approach ActionAid with regards to open vacancies. We regret that agency candidates will not be considered.
Please clearly state where you would like to be based. For those wanting to be based in London, you must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Are you the right person for the job?
Please address the person specification in your application point by point and in detail as it enables us to identify the skills, knowledge and experience you have to be able to do the job effectively.
Please check your application and make sure you meet all the essential criteria listed in the person specification, in addition your application will be stronger if you meet at least some of the desirable criteria.
If you do not meet at least all the essential criteria, please don’t apply as we only invite candidates for an interview if they meet the essential criteria listed on the job description.
Thank you for your understanding.