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1 Role profile Basic information Job title Department Location Reports to (Job Title) Matrix manager if applicable (Job Title) Direct reports (Number or ) Overall people management responsibility (Number or ) Matrix management responsibility (Number or Not applicable) Budgetary responsibility (Amount or ) Child protection clearance required (If applicable, Standard/Enhanced) Expected travel per annum On call/unsocial hours Local Advocacy Adviser Policy and Public Affairs Possibility to be based in London or one of our regional offices in England (Leeds, Loughborough, Bristol, Oxford) Campaigns Strategy Lead Church Campaigns Manager Not required 50 days (UK travel) No Role definition Role purpose This post supports the delivery of the organisation s UK advocacy strategy in partnership with staff in the nations and regions. It exists to increase the impact and effectiveness of supporter engagement in constituencies, and to build capacity and skills for campaigns and advocacy among staff, campaigners and local lobbyists. It will ensure strategic links between our national and local campaigns and advocacy and increase the quality of direct engagement with politicians at a local level. It manages Christian Aid s Local Lobbyist scheme, enabling supporters to lobby their MP. This role will: (a) Partner with managers and colleagues in the UK nations, regions and campaigns executive to develop and implement regional campaigns and advocacy plans in the context of Christian Aid s overall campaign and advocacy strategies. (b) Build capacity of regional coordinators on advocacy engagement and advise on best practice for engaging with decision-makers. (c) Coordinate national initiatives that require local engagement with politicians. (d) Advise colleagues in the UK nations and regions on specific local lobby requests. 1

2 (e) Manage and deliver regular mailings to supporters who have signed up to be Local Lobbyists. Role context The post holder will sit in the in the UK Advocacy Team, within the Policy and Public Affairs Department (PPD). The post reports to the Campaigns Strategy Lead and is matrix managed for tasks by the Church Campaigns Manager. This role acts as a liaison between national advocacy staff, campaigns staff in Supporter and Community Partnerships Department (SPD) and staff in Christian Aid offices in the regions and nations. This role will also participate in cross divisional and cross organisational groups as appropriate. Key outcomes Increased capacity at the local level to do lobbying and campaigning in the context of corporate advocacy priorities Supporter presence and current engagement with MPs is mapped and information shared in a timely and useful manner, so that local campaign capacity is well identified and increased Regional staff have increased skills to do local advocacy. Advocacy skills and insight are shared, supporting nations and regional colleagues to do better local advocacy Shared regional advocacy strategy for MP engagement which is informed from local and national experience All staff know how to log engagements with MPs and other decisions makers, and use this knowledge to inform advocacy activities. Local Lobbyist mailings are managed and delivered as agreed with a small cross departmental team. Role requirements Relationships External The post holder will be in regular contact with Christian Aid supporters, particularly on our local lobbyist scheme, by , post and phone to support them with local MP engagement. The post holder will be in contact with MPs/researchers occasionally but will primarily advise others to be able to do so. 2

3 Internal The post holder will work with many internal colleagues across the organisation but primarily those listed below. UK Advocacy colleagues to work on a shared strategy which maximizes the impact of local level campaigning and lobbying. Campaigns colleagues in PPD and SPD by advising on how local lobbying and campaigning can be utilised in line with advocacy strategies which are informed by local experience. Campaigns colleagues in national and regional offices by working to organise local lobbying, strengthen the knowledge and abilities of supporters, using knowledge of local experience to actively inform and shape the organisation's advocacy strategy. The post holder will help local offices to develop advocacy strategies in the context of national strategies (will vary on location and capacity). Decision making This post will work with SPD campaign colleagues and local regional staff to further knowledge and understanding of national advocacy strategies, identify and implement opportunities for influencing at the local level. Analytical skills The post holder requires an understanding of national politics and the role of local politics within this. Developing self and others The post holder will be responsible for developing the skills and knowledge of others regarding advocacy and campaigning. The post holder may supervise the Church Engagement Project Officers working on advocacy or campaigning projects. Person specification 3

4 Applied skills/knowledge and expertise Essential Proven experience of building constructive working relationships with diverse stakeholders, and of working in networks or coalitions Proven ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise work effectively. Experience of working in advocacy, campaigning or communications in an NGO, public policy or similar environment Experience of delivering training or workshops. Strong understanding of how policy change happens and of effective advocacy strategies Ability to communicate complex issues simply, both verbally and in writing Good understanding of the broader issues and current debates in international development; and in particular on issues which Christian Aid campaigns Good knowledge of NGO networks and coalitions working on related issues Undergraduate qualification in relevant social science, law or development studies, or commensurate experience. Desirable Qualifications in politics, development studies or related areas Research and/or work experience in the developing world. IT competency required Intermediate Competency profile LEVEL 2: You are expected to be able to: Build partnerships Take on different work when necessary to achieve a team or organisational goal. Actively consult with others to ensure you understand their needs or goals. Listen to and take on board fresh perspectives and views, even if you initially disagree with them. Maintain relationships with individuals and networks, based on mutual understanding and respect. Communicate effectively Make complex things simple for the benefit of others. Actively listen and question to check your understanding and draw out others when they are not expressing themselves clearly or seem to be holding back. Be sensitive to what others may be feeling, based on what they say, how they say it and their non- verbal behaviour, adapting your approach accordingly Address difficult issues when they arise, being honest and open. Steward resources Implement ways to reduce inefficiency in use of resources or pass the ideas on to someone who can make them happen. Estimate the resources needed to achieve your own work plans or objectives and deliver them in the most efficient and cost effective way. Set and communicate realistic timelines for achieving tasks, working out how best to adapt if priorities change or unforeseen circumstances arise. Deliver results Prioritise, plan and monitor your work to meet your own and team deliverables to agreed standards. Acknowledge others priorities whilst being prepared to say no if there are genuine reasons 4

5 why their needs cannot be met. Use logical processes and relevant tools and techniques to report on information or analyse options. Make timely and considered recommendations or decisions based on analysis of available data, information and evidence. Realise potential Evaluate your own work and actively address gaps in knowledge and skills, without prompting. Recognise how you react to feedback and manage reactions positively, acting on specific feedback from others. Share your knowledge where it will help others to be more effective. Provide instruction, constructive feedback and guidance to others to help them learn. Strive for improvement Constructively challenge existing practice. Seek better ways of doing things, taking into account the possible implications. Make positive suggestions on a way forward when faced with challenges, even if these fall outside the scope of your own work. Look inside and outside Christian Aid for new ideas and evaluate their potential for your own work. Date modified 13/02/2018 Further details of specific tasks and duties will be agreed with the line manager as part of the performance agreement. Any reasonable duty may be assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility. This role profile is not prescriptive; it merely outlines the key behaviours the role-holder requires to be successful in the role; the key behaviours and responsibilities are subject to change. Any changes will be made in consultation with the role-holder. You will be expected to abide by the Code of Conduct, policies and procedures within Christian Aid which may be updated from time to time. You must be in sympathy with the aims, beliefs and values of Christian Aid as it seeks to work on relief, development and advocacy for poverty eradication. 5