SENIOR POLICY ADVOCATE

Job posted by: CARE - USA - Wed, 16 Apr 2014

Job Details:

Organisation: CARE - USA

Deadline Fri, 9 May 2014

Job type: Permanent

Location: United States

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CARE is seeking a talented Senior Policy Advocate who will be a key member of a fast-paced stimulating office that handles multiple development policy issues that impact millions of people in the developing world and ensure that CARE's annual public policy priorities and advocacy agenda are accomplished vis-a-vis Congress and the Administration.

The Senior Policy Advocate (SPA)'s primary responsibility is to analyze US Government (USG) policies, draft CARE policy positions and develop appropriate strategies specific to food and nutrition security, including food aid reform. While food and nutrition security is the primary focus area, the SPA will help to implement CARE’s advocacy strategy on other select issues of importance to CARE’s mission. The SPA represents CARE to Capitol Hill, the Administration, non-governmental organization (NGO) coalitions and others as required, develops specific internal and external policy communications, refines strategies and implementation modes, monitors key legislation and regulations, and reports on progress to the organization. The SPA also provides support to the CARE Action Network in implementing CARE's advocacy agenda and providng guidance and information about how CARE supporters around the country can help educate their Members of Congress. The SPA is also responsible for assisting with fundraising proposal development.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Provides Political Analysis and developes appropriate advocacy strategies on food and nutrition security
  • Manages advocacy initiatives
  • Works in coalitions
  • Provides internal and external communications on policy
  • Provides support to CARE Action Network (CAN)
  • Supervision of support staff
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Primary Skills:

  • Master's degree in political science/international relations or a related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • 7 years substantive legislative/congressional similar experience
  • 3 years international development experience
  • Solid background and knowledge of legislative environment on Capitol Hill and related Executive branch departments
  • Knowledge and understanding of issues surrounding international development assistance policy and programs as well as its accompanying budget and appropriations processes
  • Excellent organizational, written and oral skills
  • Sound computer knowledge and skills

To apply for this position, please visit our website here:

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CAREUSA&cws=1&rid=2291

 

Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences; particularly women, to apply.

The closing date for this posting, if listed, is approximate. Job postings may be removed from CARE's career website at any time.

 



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