Call for Application - Policy Research and Advocacy Officer

Posted Tue, 05/11/2010 - 17:59 by National Secretariat

The Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM), a national campaign platform, is looking for qualified applicants for a full-time, project-based position as Policy Research and Advocacy Officer.
 
Job Description:
1.      Lead role in policy research and advocacy activities of the advocacy project
2.      Assist to develop, coordinate, and implement advocacy strategies
3.      Conduct policy researches on identified advocacy issues, including development of research design and gathering of accurate and up-to date information
4.      Coordinate with multi-stakeholders (i.e. government, non-government, businesses, and local communities) with regards to policy formulation, information exchange and other learning sessions
5.      Lead role in information-education-communication (IEC) production and dissemination activities
6.      Lead role in legislative lobbying function (Congress, Senate and Executive Agencies)
7.      Support role in media and public-relations activities and interventions of the advocacy project
8.      Resource Person in major local, national and international events related to the advocacy project
9.      Coordinate with local and national partners on policy-research related concerns
 
Qualifications:
1.      Must be a graduate of any social science or communication course
2.      Minimum of 2 years relevant experience related to the job requirements, with at least 1 year in supervisory role
3.      Familiarity with NGOs and development work an advantage
4.      Familiarity with environmental issues, natural resources management and rights-based approach to development, an advantage
5.      Familiarity with legislative work and engaging other national government agencies, an advantage
6.      Must be smart, articulate, fast-learner, hardworking, and good in public relations
7.      With excellent written and verbal communication skills
8.      A good team player
9.      Must be willing to travel
 
Interested applicants must submit thru email an application letter and their resume with references Please send applications sent to:
 
            Jaybee Garganera
            National Coordinator, ATM
            nc@alyansatigilmina.net and alyansatigilmina@gmail.com
 
Deadline is on 30 May 2010