Policy Specialist – Womens Economic Justice

Who we’re looking for:

Good knowledge and understanding of women’s rights in international development, especially women’s economic justice and the structural barriers to these.
A strong commitment to / understanding of applying an intersectional feminist analysis and a decolonial, anti-racist lens to policy, research and ways of working.
Commitment to ActionAid’s values, including our Feminist Behaviours, anti-racism and promoting women’s rights.
An understanding of UK and international politics, actors and institutions in the field of international development, including economic development and women’s rights.
Experience of undertaking research on relevant issues gained in a public policy, NGO or academic environment.
Knowledge and experience of a range of qualitative research techniques.
Knowledge of relevant global data sources on women’s rights, gender equality and international development.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, in particular the ability to translate complex material into concise and engaging communications for a range of audiences, including through the use of illustrations and infographics.
Experience of campaigning or advocating for social change and grassroots activism
Ability to collaborate effectively as part of diverse international teams and achieve shared objectives.
Experience of working closely with colleagues and/or partners in the global South.
Proven computer literacy with the ability to adopt new digital platforms.
Experience of using social media in a professional context.
Ability to travel overseas (up to 4 weeks per year).
Experience of undertaking research and/or advocacy in relation to women’s unpaid care work, decent work and livelihoods, and/or on macroeconomic policy areas such as trade, austerity and debt, and related international financial institutions, and the interlinkages with climate justice
Experience in engaging in movement building within feminist movements and networks such as the Young Urban Women programme.
Knowledge and experience of feminist research methodologies and participative techniques.
Knowledge and experience of quantitative research and analysis.
Fluency in French and/or a second language spoken in developing countries, in addition to English.

Please click on  the “apply” button to start the application process.  Applications close on 14 November 2023 at 23:59GMT. Please upload an up-to-date CV and a cover letter, clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

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