Dear Candidate, Thank you for your interest you have shown in the role of Financial Inclusion Advocacy and policy Advisor. This is an exciting time to join CARE International UK. The advocacy team has a growing strong track record on two main areas working with the private sector on initiatives such as the Linking for Change Savings Charter and tackling gender based violence in conflict. CIUK is also leading a major global programme on behalf of all the CARE confederation on Women s Economic Empowerment, of which women s access to finance is the most significant element. We need someone to join us to take the Savings Charter and our other global financial inclusion advocacy plans to scale. Information Pack Contents Background Information Organogram Job Description Application Process 2
Background Information CARE is one of the world s leading humanitarian and development organisations. Founded 70 years ago with the CARE package to support poor families in war-torn Europe, CARE now fights poverty and injustice in 84 countries and has built up a strong reputation for innovation and impact. Our programmes focus on achieving lasting change by tackling the underlying causes of poverty and strengthening the capacities of poor communities to help themselves. In everything we do, CARE places special focus on gender issues and working alongside poor women and girls because, equipped with the proper resources, women have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty. Women are a vital part of CARE s community-based efforts to improve food and nutrition security; protect life and resilience in humanitarian crisis; increase access to quality healthcare and education and expand economic opportunity for all. CARE is a non-sectarian and non-partisan organisation. The CARE Confederation CARE International operates in 84 countries, but is held together by 13 national members. These national agencies are separate legal entities but operate through one presence in each country and work together under the CARE International Board and Secretariat, based in Geneva. They are bound together by the CARE code. Globally CARE employs 8,000 staff, with over 95% of them locally sourced and has an annual income of $800m. CARE has just agreed a new global Program Strategy which will govern all of our work and which will mean that by 2020, CARE and our partners will support 150 million people from the most vulnerable and excluded communities to overcome poverty and social injustice. 3
CARE International UK CARE International UK is an important part of the global CARE International confederation and one of the largest and most influential members. We employ 115 staff and generate around 45 million a year for CARE s poverty-fighting work. As well as raising money for CARE s humanitarian and development work around the world, we provide programme expertise in four key areas: Humanitarian response, Women s Economic Empowerment, Preventing and responding to sexual violence in conflict and Governance. Background to the job/the team The CARE International UK (CIUK) Advocacy and Policy team is currently made up of 4 permanent staff and 3 consultants. The team have a strong track record on two main areas advocacy with and towards the private sector and advocacy on gender based violence in conflict. The Financial inclusion advocacy and policy advisor will work closely with the financial inclusion team within the Women s Economic Empowerment team at CIUK. This is a team of leading global experts and practitioners that have initiated pioneering new partnerships and technologies in the savings led, financial inclusion space, building on CARE s 20 plus years of work with village savings and loans groups across the world. CARE has just agreed a new global program strategy which will govern all of our work and which will mean that by 2020 CARE and our partners will support 150 million people from the most vulnerable and excluded communities to overcome poverty and social injustice. CARE UK is responsible for leading one of the 4 key programme areas Women s Economic Empowerment, which builds on our existing programs and our work with the private sector. 4
It includes our work on financial inclusion, value chains, markets and crisis and dignified work. Existing Organogram Head of Advocacy and Policy Protecting and empowering women in conflict Women s Economic Empowerment Senior Policy Advisor Policy Advisor Consultant based in Addis Senior Policy Advisor Consultant Savings Charter Consultant Accenture research Intern 5
Job Description CARE International UK Job Description 1. Overview Post Title: Department: Responsible to: Accountable to: Base Location: Advocacy and Policy Advisor, Financial Inclusion Programme Department Head of Advocacy and Policy Programme and Policy Director London, with travel CARE International UK reserves the right in consultation with employees to change base location according to organisational and departmental requirements. Line Management Responsibility: No direct line management responsibility but significant liaison with consultants and CARE teams in other parts of the world, plus volunteers. Budgetary Responsibility: The post-holder will manage and report back on relevant aspects of the advocacy budget. External Contacts Private Sector companies e.g. Barclays and Accenture UN and other multi-lateral institutions where relevant, e.g. World Economic Forum, WB/IMF Group. Financial inclusion networks and stakeholders (UK and global) Department for International Development (DFID) European institutions inc. Private Sector Dept at European Commission. Peer NGOs Relevant UK Networks and Coalitions Media including social media Internal Contacts The Financial Inclusion team within the Women s Economic Empowerment and Private Sector Teams, The Communications Team, The Access Africa team Key contacts in CARE Country Offices and Regional Management Units The European Advocacy Group The CARE Brussels and New York Offices Relevant personnel in CI member organisations The above list is provided for guidance only and is not an exhaustive list of all the contacts with whom the post-holder may be required to liaise. 6
2. Job Summary The Financial Inclusion Advocacy and Policy Advisor will be responsible for delivering outcomes of two high-profile, existing initiatives and for finalising and delivering the wider CARE International financial inclusion advocacy strategy. This strategy forms a key pillar of CARE s emerging Global Programme on Women s Economic Empowerment. The position will work closely with the Senior Private Sector Policy Advisor, and the financial inclusion team within the Women s Economic Empowerment team, as well as the wider CARE confederation including country offices and other CARE members. The CARE International UK (CIUK) Advocacy and Policy team have a strong track record on advocacy with and towards the private sector (primarily on financial inclusion). Existing projects that this position will lead on include The Linking for Change Savings Charter, which currently has the support for 20 major institutions and banks, and a major piece of research on low income banking with Accenture. This advocacy work builds on CARE s 20 years of experience in savings led microfinance. CARE is viewed as a global market leader in this space, and is at the forefront of creating a number of innovations and partnerships. The opportunities to multiply the impact of this work are huge and this position will also develop the wider global advocacy and policy strategy of this work-stream in CARE. 3. Specific Areas of Responsibility Leading and delivering the Linking for Change Savings Charter Increase the number of signatories to the Linking For Change Savings Charter, initiated by CARE, Barclays and Plan. Manage consultants and multiple stakeholders including high level financial service figures Finalise and launch research for the Charter and seek maximum impact for World Savings Day and the SEEP Savings Summit in Zambia Nov 2015 Be a key representative for CARE on the Savings Charter Seek new funds and partners to continue to build the Charter beyond 2015 Develop monitoring and evaluation mechanisms as part of the strategy Maintain a strong communications strategy for the Charter in collaboration with relevant Comms teams at CARE and Barclays. Ensuring effective follow-up to major CARE/ Accenture research on low income banking Liaise with Accenture in the UK and in relevant countries to maximise influencing opportunities Work with CARE Country offices to maximise local opportunities for influencing Organise CARE participation in relevant conferences and platforms Identify and pursue opportunities to use the methodology CARE and Accenture have developed in order to further influence commercial banks, central banks and other relevant institutions Identify and pursue opportunities to further develop the methodology 7
Support a communications campaign to spread understanding of the research and it implications Developing and delivering a CARE wide financial inclusion advocacy and policy strategy With the Head of Advocacy and Policy, convene relevant CARE stakeholders to finalise the design and development of a global financial inclusion advocacy and policy strategy, addressing the opportunities for change at the local, national and global levels. Ensure that the strategy is initially tested in 2-3 countries in order to identify how to achieve maximum impact in the south, at national levels. Engage external stakeholders to peer review and deliver the strategy Actively explore fundraising opportunities to support the delivery of the strategy and the key 1-2 flagship campaigns that might emerge in subsequent years. Ensure the production of high quality policy related reports which can be used to promote the work of the organisation with a variety of stakeholders. Establish a strong social media profile on CARE s financial inclusion work in collaboration with the Comms team. 1. Any additional duties as may be reasonably required by a senior manager within the scope of the above. 2. This document forms part of the post holder s contractual terms and conditions of employment. 3. The document is not an exhaustive list of core elements of the role. This job description is a working document and may be amended from time to time by mutual agreement. Special Features The post will be based in CIUK s London office. It is expected that the position will entail some travel, with occasional longer periods of absence. Data Protection The post-holder hereby agrees not to disclose any confidential or sensitive information to a third party or outside organisation except where required to do so by law. Health and Safety The post-holder agrees to abide by CIUK s Health and Safety principles and code of conduct and/or those of the host CARE country offices to take all reasonable steps to ensure both their own safety in the work place as well as that of their colleagues. Equal Opportunities The post-holder agrees to promote and uphold the principles of equal opportunities in accordance with CIUK s Equal Opportunities Statement and all related policies. 8
CARE International UK Person Specification Education / Qualifications Skills / Abilities Experience / Understanding Essential Degree level of education in development related subject or equivalent expertise. Strategic thinking and planning. Excellent communication skills in English, oral and written, with ability to summarise complex issues into plain English. Strong project management skills. The ability to work in multiple teams across multiple countries and promote collaboration across different teams and departments. Strong analytical skills Significant (c.5yrs) advocacy and policy /or public affairs experience based on good understanding of policy analysis, Strong understanding of key financial inclusion debates as well as wider international development and humanitarian issues. advocacy planning and implementation. Professional experience of having worked with a relevant government department, international organisation or company. Experience of working on international development issues overseas. Evidence of developing and implementing successful advocacy strategies that have changed attitudes, behaviour or legislation. Direct management experience Desirable Professional qualification in Public Affairs, Advocacy, Campaigning, or equivalent. Media trained. Command of French, Spanish or Portuguese as a second language. Strong political antennae and understanding of how the private sector ticks Understanding of key research and policy debates in women s economic empowerment including on financial inclusion, value chains, dignified work. Field experience of working on financial inclusion projects or with a financial service provider Experience of developing projects for funding by institutional and/or private donors. Experience of collaborative inter-agency approaches to advocacy. Experience of working on other CIUK priorities, such as gender in conflict, humanitarian, governance. 9
Other Essential Understanding of equal opportunities. Good networking skills. Takes personal responsibility for delivering quality results. Takes responsibility for solving problems as they arise. Initiative taker Desirable Existing strong positive profile in financial inclusion networks Published policy papers on financial inclusion Application Process To apply please send your completed application form via email to jobs@careinternational.org quoting C705 in the subject line. Please also send a completed Diversity Monitoring Form by separate email. or Via post to Human Resources Department, CARE International UK, 9 th floor, 89 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TP. The closing date for applications is: Tuesday, 30 th June 2015 Interviews will be held on: W/C 6 th July 2015 For further information please visit www.careinternational.org.uk Twitter: @careintuk Facebook 10