Senior Policy & Advocacy Officer

Closing Date: 15/12/2024
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Madagascar
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Policy and advocacy

About The Role

WWT Madagascar is looking to strengthen its team by recruiting a specialist in policy research, dissemination and advocacy. The research will focus on policy and economic drivers of wetland degradation, and will initially focus on identifying the most important policy and economic drivers that WWT can reasonably expect to impact.

The main function of the post is to be responsible for providing political intelligence, developing policy, disseminating findings and delivering advocacy for WWT Madagascar, as well as supporting local engagement, communications and campaigns.
 
This is an exciting opportunity to work with one of the world's leading charities working to promote the wise use of wetlands and wetland biodiversity, as part of a dynamic and growing team in Madagascar with support from WWT experts in the UK.
 
The successful candidate will receive a competitive remuneration package and working conditions, and the opportunity to help shape the WWT Madagascar Programme as it grows in scope and ambition to help protected and restore wetlands and unlock their powers!
 
This is a full time fixed term contract for 2 years working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

    About You

    Your Experience:
    • Familiarity with national and international conservation issues, environmental policy and legislation, particularly those related to wetlands, water management and climate change
    •  Proven record of undertaking and presenting original research
    • Experience developing evidence-based policies and advice in response to evidence
    • Record of working with government processes, bodies and individuals e.g. Ministers, advisers, civil servants, parliamentary bodies and political parties
    • History of stakeholder management, including and representing employers on external bodies and events
    This post will suit an excellent networker with strong interpersonal skills who is keen to build productive relationships with people holding a variety of views and priorities. You will be a strong and confident communicator, with the ability to inspire, persuade and build trust across a wide range of audiences. You will also be a reliable and trusted team worker, comfortable with working closely and creatively with colleagues from various backgrounds.

    About Us

    We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

    Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

    Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

     Why you’ll love working at WWT
    • Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
    • Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
    • Competitive salary, including 13 month (subject to sufficient service)
    • 30 days annual leave plus public holidays
    • Medical cover
    • Life Assurance for peace of mind for your loved ones
    WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.
     
    Registered Charity Number England & Wales, no 1030884 and Scotland, no SC039410

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