Senior Policy & Research Officer

Christian Aid

Senior Policy and Research Officer
(maternity cover for up to 12 months)
Salary: £32583 – £ 36692 pa (incl LA)
Based in: London (with international travel)

Christian Aid’s Humanitarian Division is looking for a Senior Policy & Research Officer with research and programme experience in international development, to join their dynamic team. This is a unique opportunity to manage the policy and research work of our multi-million, global DFID-funded “Building Disaster Resilient Communities” project and to lead on the organisation’s advocacy for disaster risk reduction.

You should have substantial experience in managing research in international development, in particular on sustainable livelihoods or related issues, and be a confident and articulate communicator. You will have sound knowledge of disaster risk reduction and climate change debates, and first hand experience of working on humanitarian or development programmes in the field. You will be able to conduct primary research as well as manage complex research programmes in collaboration with academic institutions and development partners. You will be able to represent Christian Aid in relevant UK-based and international advocacy networks and turn research findings into clear programme advice and public policy recommendations.

You should have a relevant qualification in Development studies or similar subject and substantial experience of managing research for policy and advocacy. Additionally, you will require excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in Spanish and/ or Portuguese would be an added advantage.

We value the contribution each and every one of our people 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, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

You will be required to have a standard disclosure check from the CRB.

As this post is UK based, non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK, as the Department of Employment will only issue work permits in exceptional circumstances and for limited periods only.

To apply for this post please download an application pack: www.christianaid.org.uk

Please note CVs will not be accepted.

If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date you should presume that you have not been short listed.

Job reference: 1667/BCOK
Closing date for applications: 5pm, Thursday 15 May 2008
Interview date: 3 June 2008

Salary / benefits:

£32583 - £36692 pa

Type of work:

Full Time, Temporary

Location:

London, SE1, United Kingdom

Languages required:

English

Closing date:

14.05.2008

Date job appeared on the site:

20.04.2008

To apply:

To apply for this post please download an application pack: www.christianaid.org.uk

Please note CVs will not be accepted.

More info

 Printable version