NGO JOBS

Head of Humanitarian Programme Policy, Practice and Advocacy

Salary: £44,915 - £50,372pa (including London Allowance)

Based: Waterloo, London

Closing date: Thursday 1st 2012 November 10.00 am

This is an exciting opportunity to lead Christian Aid’s work on developing and implementing best practice in our humanitarian programme practice and leading on humanitarian advocacy.

The post holder will lead a small team with responsibility for developing and strategically managing humanitarian programme policy and practice focusing on risk reduction relating to disasters, emergency response and recovery and the accountability of our humanitarian work. They will also lead our humanitarian advocacy work which includes championing the role of local organisations in disaster response and the challenges that they face in gaining recognition for their work. The post is based in London and will require overseas travel

You will have considerable experience working internationally and have an excellent understanding of and experience in humanitarian programme policy and broader development issues. You should have experience of staff management in complex organisations and a good understanding of the humanitarian policy environment and donor practice. You will have experience operating at a senior level.

We value the contribution each person 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, an interest-free season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance

As this post is UK based, non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.

Job reference: 357-MA

Closing date for applications: Thursday 1st 2012 November 10.00 am

Interview date: Friday 9th or Monday 12th November. There may be a 2nd interview.

Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.