Policy Advisor

Are you ready to work with poor people as a force for change in addressing the causes of poverty, suffering and injustice, and alleviating their symptoms? We are looking for someone like you to fill the position of Policy Advisor for the North Sudan Programme.

You will act as the policy focal point for Oxfam GB and support the Sudan Advocacy Co-ordinator to develop and implement a coherent advocacy strategy for Oxfam in Sudan. You will specifically focus on issues of conflict analysis, humanitarian space and the ongoing peace processes. You will collect and analyse information relating advocacy work through liaison with INGO, UN networks, government authorities and other relevant sources.

Your role will include supplying situation updates, advocacy positions and briefing papers to the Country Office and make these available to key external contacts according to agreed strategies. You will provide support to the INGO advocacy coalition, active in Khartoum, on behalf of Oxfam GB. You will also work with the Khartoum-based Media Officer to ensure that media messages are consistent with the agreed strategy.

You will have proven ability to monitor and evaluate advocacy strategies and provide advice to the County Programme Manager on future requirements for advocacy support in Sudan You will therefore have proven record of media, advocacy and communication experience, with good analytical skills and an understanding of humanitarian issues. You will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as negotiation and diplomacy skills. You will work in a multi-national, multi-cultural team and will have the ability to develop good working relationships. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential, whilst the ability to speak the Arabic language will be an advantage.

The post is on an open-ended contract with a starting salary of £18,250 and a Market supplement of £2,000 net per annum. Attractive relocation benefits including housing allowance and annual flights home will be offered to the successful candidate.

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and current CV to [email protected]

The closing date for applications is the 31st of March 2005. Interviews will be held in Khartoum within April 2005.