Sightsavers Senior Policy Adviser Jobs in Zambia

Sightsavers Senior Policy Adviser Jobs in Zambia

Sightsavers implements projects in over 30 countries in Africa and South Asia working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities. We are looking for a Senior Policy Adviser and to work closely with the Head of Policy.

Salary: Local terms and conditions apply

Location: ECSA and WARO

Contract: 2 years fixed term contract

Job purpose

Lead Sightsavers’ policy analysis and global influencing on social inclusion, with a particular focus on the inclusion of people with disabilities in line with Sightsavers thematic strategies. Line manage, lead, and empower the Policy Officer – Social inclusion.

Principle Accountabilities

Provide leadership in delivering Sightsavers’ social inclusion policy objectives, engage with and influence relevant policies and processes (35%)

Provide leadership on the direction, focus and positioning of Sightsavers’ policy influencing on social inclusion, with particular focus on the inclusion of people with disabilities in line with Sightsavers Social Inclusion thematic strategy.

Build relationships with strategic targets including governments and relevant bilateral and multilateral agencies to support influencing objectives

Identify and prepare responses to relevant consultations and inquiries

Identify and participate in relevant networks to collaborate on influencing where this strengthens Sightsavers strategic objectives

Produce briefings and papers to support influencing

Support the delivery of Sightsavers policy campaign

Represent Sightsavers externally through a diverse range of channels, including global level events, media channels, blogs, and social media
Deputise for the head of policy when required

Conduct high quality policy analysis and generate evidence to support Sightsavers’ policy objectives in social inclusion and education (35%)

Conduct policy analysis on topics relating to social inclusion, including analysis of relevant bilateral and multilateral policies and processes
Synthesise and utilise research and evidence to provide technical knowledge on key policy issues

Identify evidence from national level influencing to feed into global processes

Support national level influencing through national policy analysis and by supporting the implementation of global policy processes at the national level

Provide policy for the development and delivery of Sightsavers national and global policy campaigns

Provide analysis and policy briefings to support Sightsavers engagement in the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Lead the professional development of and directly line manage Sightsavers Policy Officer for Social Inclusion (20%)

Provide leadership and direct line management to the policy officer – social

Inclusion

Support and strengthen the professional development, knowledge, and expertise of the postholder – including policy analysis, drafting, engagement with stakeholders and influencing

Support the policy officer to develop and deliver the annual budget for social inclusion policy activity

Promote health and well-being in the team and Directorate

Respond to external factors and actively participate in the Policy and Global Directorate (10%)

Remain flexible to additional strategic influencing opportunities as required by the Head of Policy, wider Policy and Global Advocacy Directorate and other teams

Support the Policy and Global Advocacy Directorate to keep up to date with new developments relating to disability inclusion

Conduct analysis and submit evidence for other thematic priority areas, and cover other areas of work for the Policy and Global Advocacy Directorate as required

Play an active and collaborative role in the Policy and Global Advocacy Directorate and wider Policy and Programme Strategies Directorate

Draft regular reports on policy activity, and proactively share information with colleagues.

Support monthly management reporting
Draft annual budget for Social Inclusion portfolio

Adhere to and support the adherence to Sightsavers Safeguarding policy

Please note that this role will require some travel which will include key trips to the United States of America.

Jobholder Entry Requirements

Conducting policy analysis, policy influencing and policy creation experience in local, national\international

Managing a team would be advantageous but not essential

Creating thematic policy briefs

Experience influencing public policy

Providing policy input into the development of advocacy plans, new programmes, and research projects

Understanding of issues relating to social inclusion, human rights, or social development

Previous experience of working within an INGO\NGO

Experience and knowledge of the international development sector

Experience working on disability inclusion and/or other thematic areas within Sightsavers social inclusion strategy would be advantageous


How to Apply

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