Senior Policy Officer on Children and Education-Global Aids Alliance

Department: (Outside Oxfam)

Position Summary:

The Senior Policy Officer on Children and Education will help plan and implement efforts to advance the Global AIDS Alliance’s strategy to influence public policy on children and education through research, advocacy, media, public education, and coalition building. (To learn more about GAA’s work, please visit us online at www.globalaidsalliance.org.)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead or assist in conducting policy research and writing and editing policy and advocacy briefs.
Lead or assist in researching and writing background and briefing materials.
In collaboration with Policy Director and policy team staff, lead or assist in design and implementation of advocacy strategy on children’s well-being and education in Africa, including work on orphans, pediatric health, school fee abolition, and school-related violence.
Lead work on the Education for All–Fast Track Initiative.
Lead or assist in the design and implementation of communications and coalition-building related to children and education, including writing op-eds, letters to the editor, and other materials.
Assist in communicating with policymakers and coordinating congressional briefings and other stakeholder meetings.
Represent GAA at congressional hearings, briefings, conferences, and other meetings domestically and internationally and update the team on the outcomes of such meetings.
Support efforts to expand global partnerships to further GAA’s strategic priorities, particularly as they relate to GAA’s work on children and education, e.g., Global Fund, including relevant travel to project sites and partner offices as appropriate.
Support Grassroots Coordinator in writing and editing background materials, action alerts, and policy updates to facilitate grassroots activism targeting policymakers and the media.
Support Development Director and Website Manager in creating fundraising materials and web content related to children and education.
Participate in policy team meetings and coordinate work on children and education with other GAA policy and advocacy efforts.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in public policy or related field preferred.
Three years experience in policy development and/or advocacy required; at least three years of experience working on children’s and/or education issues.
Demonstrated ability to conduct policy analysis and design and implement policy initiatives to advance GAA’s strategic objectives.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and in partnership with other organizations.
Some knowledge of HIV/AIDS and/or related global health and development issues.
Familiarity working with both 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations preferred.
Willingness to travel within the US and overseas.
Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility and a sense of humor.
A demonstrated commitment to social change and political activism.

Salary and Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience. This position reports to GAA’s Policy Director and is part of the policy team.

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates should send a current resume, one short writing sample, and a cover letter via email to jobopenings@globalaidsalliance.org or via fax to 202-789-0715. No calls, please. The deadline for applications is May 15, 2008.

Please see our How to Apply page for application information. Oxfam America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.