Senior Policy Engagement Adviser
Background
The Centre for Disaster Protection works to prevent disasters devastating lives, by helping people, countries, and organisations change how they plan and pay for disasters. We focus on disaster risk financing to help ensure that money and plans are in place before a disaster strikes, so that the poorest and most vulnerable people are better protected. We are committed to work in partnerships across sectors and geographies to drive more impactful and equitable disaster risk finance that leaves no one behind.
We are recruiting a
Senior Policy Engagement Adviser
to support and accelerate the delivery of the Centre’s ambitious workplan. The Senior Policy Engagement Adviser will work closely as part of the Engagement & Communications team to deliver an ambitious evidence-led globally focused policy agenda, partnerships, influencing and engagement strategy. This role will work to support and shape the Centre for Disaster Protection’s engagement in global and regional policy processes and international fora, focusing on development and climate finance diplomacy and reform. Role Responsibilities Identifying and exploiting opportunities for strengthening the Centre’s strategic engagement with key stakeholders and for influencing decision-making. Shaping and implementing influencing strategies that help to drive change at the global and regional system level. Providing policy, influencing and strategic engagement support on agreed priorities. Distilling and clearly articulating complex messages - providing high-quality written outputs. Leading engagement with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders from across sectors and geographies. Skills and Experience Confidence in managing stakeholder relationships. Experience of designing and delivering impactful influencing strategies. A strong understanding of the key actors and policy environment of the international development, climate change, and humanitarian architecture. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Ability to tailor communications to a range of audiences and to explain complex data in digestible, impactful formats. The Offer This role is expected to be offered on a fixed term contract basis, anticipated to start in early 2025 and continuing to June 2029. The role will be contracted by DAI Global UK. The position is offered in the first instance as a position based in the UK, Nigeria, or Pakistan. While the role is primarily remote, regular visits to the Centre’s office in the City of London will be required. Application Process Interested applicants should apply via DAI’s recruitment
portal , including a concise CV and a supporting statement (no more than 500 words). The deadline for receiving applications is
11:59 pm (UK time) on Monday 27th of January.
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Senior Policy Engagement Adviser
to support and accelerate the delivery of the Centre’s ambitious workplan. The Senior Policy Engagement Adviser will work closely as part of the Engagement & Communications team to deliver an ambitious evidence-led globally focused policy agenda, partnerships, influencing and engagement strategy. This role will work to support and shape the Centre for Disaster Protection’s engagement in global and regional policy processes and international fora, focusing on development and climate finance diplomacy and reform. Role Responsibilities Identifying and exploiting opportunities for strengthening the Centre’s strategic engagement with key stakeholders and for influencing decision-making. Shaping and implementing influencing strategies that help to drive change at the global and regional system level. Providing policy, influencing and strategic engagement support on agreed priorities. Distilling and clearly articulating complex messages - providing high-quality written outputs. Leading engagement with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders from across sectors and geographies. Skills and Experience Confidence in managing stakeholder relationships. Experience of designing and delivering impactful influencing strategies. A strong understanding of the key actors and policy environment of the international development, climate change, and humanitarian architecture. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Ability to tailor communications to a range of audiences and to explain complex data in digestible, impactful formats. The Offer This role is expected to be offered on a fixed term contract basis, anticipated to start in early 2025 and continuing to June 2029. The role will be contracted by DAI Global UK. The position is offered in the first instance as a position based in the UK, Nigeria, or Pakistan. While the role is primarily remote, regular visits to the Centre’s office in the City of London will be required. Application Process Interested applicants should apply via DAI’s recruitment
portal , including a concise CV and a supporting statement (no more than 500 words). The deadline for receiving applications is
11:59 pm (UK time) on Monday 27th of January.
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