Head of Programme & Influencing Full-time Job

Head of Programme & Influencing

Whowe're looking for:

• We are looking for a high profile individual with extensive links in social justice movements, networks across national civil society with experience of working in coalitions and skills in alliance building and networking. Exceptional feminist analysis and commitment to intersectional, decolonial feminist approaches, excellent organisational and analytical skills and in particular the ability to think and operate strategically in a fast changing campaigning environment, underpinned by a good understanding of international institutions and processes, development issues and debates and successful track record of strategic fundraising.
  
• The role holder should have an advanced University degree in development studies, human rights or relevant field with significant experience leading political strategies, substantive experience of designing, leading and winning policy change campaigns, on an international basis (at both strategic and operational level). Extensive experience of developing and leading complex multi-country advocacy strategies and an understanding of how to influence political structures and decision-makers, at the same time involving poor and excluded communities directly impacted by the problems are essential for the role.
  

What we offer:

ActionAid is committed to providing a welcoming, supportive, and engaging workplace where we recognise a job well done. Offering a faircompensation package and a flexible working environment. At ActionAid, you can look forward to:

• A workplace that embraces intersectional feminist principles
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Over 4 weeks paid holiday a year

Salary

GBP 60,567 per annum (entry of grade scale)

Closing date

15 April 2022

Location

London, Johannesburg and Nairobi as preferred locations but open to global candidates.

ActionAid is a global federation working for a world free from poverty and injustice. We want to see a just, fair and sustainable world, in which everybody enjoys the right to a life of dignity, and freedom from poverty and oppression.So we work to achieve social justice and gender equality, and to eradicate poverty.