Christian Aid is looking for Climate Justice Policy Advisor 2020 in Dhaka.
The role will take responsibility for delivery of policy projects established to help deliver Christian Aid’s climate justice campaign, by providing policy analysis and advice, by writing briefings, reports and other products, and by maintaining an overview of policy issues related to the climate crisis. This will contribute towards achieving change objectives in line with Christian Aid’s focus on poverty, power and prophetic voice.
An excellent analyst, researcher and writer, the post holder will develop credible analysis and products for their advocacy and campaigns audiences, in collaboration with the country programmes and programme policy advisors. The post holder will maintain a network of contacts amongst policy counterparts in civil society, and in institutions we are influencing, and support the climate justice policy lead in engaging externally in civil society coalitions and relevant advocacy spaces. The role will be part of Christian Aid’s public and programme policy expertise, acting as an external spokesperson and feeding in to strategic decision-making processes across policy and advocacy and the wider organization.
Key outcomes
- Christian Aid has strong analysis, positioning and research on the climate crisis, responding to the external advocacy context
- Our climate justice policy products are excellent, underpinned by strong analysis and aligned with Christian Aid’s strategic priorities of ‘poverty, power and prophetic voice’ and our theological insights and approach
- The post holder works with country teams and regional and global partners to ensure effective, coherent and well evidenced policy from a national, regional and global perspective
- A well-managed, well balanced, portfolio of projects, with appropriate participation from across Christian Aid which contributes to measurable impact
- Effective coordination and monitoring of work in climate justice policy across Christian Aid.
- Efficient use of existing resources and increasing levels of additional resources becoming available to Christian Aid to support delivery of the advocacy strategy
- Strong Christian Aid representation within those global or regional level institutions and civil society coalitions of greatest relevance to climate justice priorities.
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. Poverty is an outrage against humanity. It robs people of their dignity and lets injustice thrive. But together they have the power to transform lives. They are a global movement of people, churches and local organizations who passionately champion dignity, equality, justice and love worldwide. They are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart. Everyone is equal in the sight of God. For over 70 years, this has inspired them to stand together in solidarity with their most marginalized global neighbors, of all faiths and none.
Location:
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Eligibilities
Essential:
- A post-graduate qualification in a related discipline
- At least 3 years’ experience of working on climate change policy, ideally with international experience.
- Excellent knowledge of the current policy and political debates and scientific understanding around climate change and sustainability.
- Knowledge of power and political analysis and rights-based approaches.
- Knowledge of broader policy debates around environment, energy, development and poverty eradication.
- Policy research experience on related topics.
- Experience of advocacy, communications or similar work in an NGO, public policy or similar environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communications experience, especially the ability to communicate complex issues simply.
- Proven ability to lobby effectively and successfully build relationships with key advocacy targets.
- Public speaking to a variety of audiences, including the media.
- Proven ability to deal sensitively and discreetly with people and information.
- Experience of working to deadlines and prioritizing work effectively.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
Desirable:
- Experience of working with civil society organizations in the global South
- Experience of project working in a large and complex organization
- Ability to work in French, Spanish or another international language
Application Process
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Application Deadline: December 14, 2020
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