Description:

We are looking for an outstanding person to lead our policy and advocacy work. You will be joining a dynamic, committed and exciting organisation working with partners in Africa, Asia and Latin America, based at our office in London. You will be a key member of our small strategic management team.

This is a full-time (35 hours per week) post. Salary is £37,010 per annum, with 7% contribution to your own pension scheme.

Profile:

• You will have demonstrable expertise in women’s rights and gender issues, with extensive experience of policy and advocacy work in international development.
• You will also have strong political judgement and representational skills, with knowledge of UK and EU political institutions and processes and the ability to influence them.
• You will combine an outward- looking perspective with the ability to inspire and lead our staff internally.
• You will also have an interest in increasing our impact through the media and campaigning.

You can download the full job description with background information here.

Please download the application form here and the equal opportunities monitoring form here.

For any enquiries about this post, please e-mail personnel@oneworldaction.org.

Closing date for applications: Monday 1st December 2008. Interviews will be held during w/o 8th December 2008.

One World Action is an equal opportunities employer. All disabled people who meet the person specification will be interviewed.

Website: http://www.oneworldaction.org/what_we_do/announcements_events/job_adverts.htm