Policy and Campaigns Manager
ActionAid
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Job Description
Policy and Campaigns Manager at ActionAid Ghana
ActionAid is an international anti-poverty agency working in over 40 countries, taking sides with poor people to end poverty and injustice together. ActionAid Ghana (AAG), an Affiliate of ActionAid, is looking to employ experienced and self-motivated individuals to fill the above position.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Head of Programmes & Policy, the Policy and Campaigns Manager is a member of the Senior Management Team. This role is responsible for leading ActionAid Ghana (AAG) and ActionAid International (AAI) policy and campaigns work. You will identify opportunities within the Ghanaian political and social context to highlight instances and causes of poor policy implementation and propose AAG tested alternative solutions to key decision makers and other stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of AAG's policy and campaign strategy.
- Conceptualize, plan, and write policy briefings and reports for advocacy targets and colleagues.
- Initiate, develop, undertake, or coordinate research projects within AAG to ensure advocacy is evidence-based.
Job Circumstances
This is a three (3) year renewable contract employment on national terms and conditions. The role involves travel within and outside Ghana as well as working beyond regular hours.
Qualification Required & Experience
- Master's Degree in Public Policy Analysis or relevant field with 5 years' experience in policy work, OR
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences or relevant field with 10 years' experience in policy work.
Competencies
Leadership, analytical thinking, networking, excellent oral communication & presentation, written communication, listening, persuasiveness, negotiation skills, stress tolerance, innovativeness, integrity, gender and child rights awareness, human rights consciousness.
Location
Accra, Ghana
How To Apply
Completed Application Forms Should Be Emailed To jobs.ghana@actionaid.org or sent via post to The Human Resource Manager, P. O. Box AN 19083, Accra - North. Curriculum Vitae (CVs) are NOT acceptable.
Closing Date
January 29, 2013
Key Skills/Competency
- Policy Analysis
- Campaign Strategy
- Advocacy
- Research
- Report Writing
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
- Negotiation
- Gender and Human Rights Awareness
How to Get Hired at ActionAid
- Customize your application: Ensure your completed application form directly addresses the requirements outlined in the full job description and person specifications.
- Highlight relevant experience: Clearly demonstrate your years of experience in policy work or social sciences, aligning with the required qualifications.
- Showcase key competencies: Emphasize your skills in leadership, analytical thinking, communication, and your awareness of gender and human rights.
- Follow application instructions precisely: Submit a completed application form via email or post; CVs are not accepted.
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