Starting Salary: With London Weighting: £35,703 - £37,210
Without London Weighting: £32,019 - £33,526 (or National Equivalent)
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 35 hours full time
Location: London/UK, which could be potentially hybrid working with a minimum of 40% of your time in the office (This is the default arrangement for most posts within the UK); or office based in London. However we are open to strong candidates based elsewhere around the world with the location flexible with potential for remote working. As a global organisation we are open to considering applications from candidates in a variety of locations. Terms and conditions will depend on country registration and right to work status of the successful applicant. Some international travel will be required.
Job Profile
The Humanitarian Advocacy Advisor (HAA) is an advisor level position in CAFOD’s Humanitarian Programme and Support Team. Working closely with the Head of Humanitarian Policy, other CAFOD staff and local partners, the HAA will support policy analysis, advocacy and other related tasks (eg media work) on both thematic and context-specific issues relevant to promoting local leadership in crisis response.
Through its advocacy, wider programming and partnerships, CAFOD is committed to promoting transformative change in the humanitarian system at global as well as national and local levels to promote the leadership, agency and voice of local civil society and crisis-affected communities themselves. The expertise of our local partners and their networks is at the heart of our advocacy approach. Together with our local partners, CAFOD has played an important role in efforts to promote accountability for localisation commitments made by donors, UN agencies, NGOs and others. We are looking for candidates with relevant experience which could include working in humanitarian action, but also other dimensions of advocacy and civil society response to conflict and/or natural disasters. An understanding of how to advocate for change in the humanitarian system, as well as of the priority challenges and opportunities faced by local civil society, will be essential to deliver in this role.
There is scope for deployments (2-4 weeks at a time) to countries in crisis to support the CAFOD Country Offices or partners at peak moments of emergencies. Total travel is not expected to exceed 3 months in any 12-month period.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Job-specific competencies
Understanding our context
A Understanding Catholic identity: I recognise the intrinsic dignity of every person and the importance of contributing to the common good
B Understanding CAFOD: I understand, demonstrate and actively support CAFOD’s vision, mission and values and what we aim to achieve
C Understanding international development I have an understanding of the nature and causes of world poverty and how it affects different individuals, groups and communities.
Working together
D Managing ourselves: I am aware of my own development needs and take steps to address them
E Working with others: I embrace the culture of those we are working with to better understand their needs and perspectives
F Communicating: I actively listen to others; I keep colleagues informed of developments that may affect them
G Looking outwards: I focus on how CAFOD can make a real difference to the lives of those in poor or marginalised communities
Making change happen
H Managing resources: I am clear about available resources and how they can be best used. I am careful in the use of resources, including other people’s time
I Achieving results: I have a clear sense of priorities. I keep focused on the work to be done.
J Managing our performance: I provide and seek regular constructive feedback on my performance
K Taking the lead: I take the lead in identifying solutions and making change happen
Desirable Criteria
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