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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
2. 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…..
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