Policy & Advocacy Advisor (UK and Multilaterals)

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Job description

Policy & Advocacy Advisor (UK and Multilaterals)

• Full time (1 FTE)
• Salary of £35-45k per annum
• Fixed-term to 30 June 2023, with the possibility of extension
• Flexible working (expected in West London office 1-2 days per week)
• New role with growing team at respected global research organisation
• Opportunity to make an impact on global health outcomes

About The George Institute for Global Health

The George Institute ('TGI') is 700+ people around the world, all focused on improving the health of millions of people worldwide. As a medical research institute affiliated with leading universities and with projects in approximately 50 countries, we are challenging the status quo in healthcare to:

• Find better treatments for the world's biggest health problems
• Transform primary health care to support better health for more people
• Harness the power of communities, governments and markets to improve health

Our innovative commercial enterprises help maximise our impact.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Policy and Advocacy Advisor (UK and Multilaterals) to join our growing organisation and make a real impact on global health outcomes.

The Policy and Advocacy Advisor will join a global team working across policy, advocacy, stakeholder engagement and thought leadership activities to increase the impact of the institute's research. The position holder will divide their time between a programme of advocacy and engagement with multilaterals and other global health organisations (50%), and policy engagement and advocacy in the UK (50%), where TGI works in collaboration with Imperial College London.

Key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Leading the development and implementation of an advocacy and policy engagement strategy in the UK, aligned with strategic research priorities
• Supporting a programme of engagement with multilaterals including the WHO and other UN agencies, global health organisations and advocacy networks
• Leading engagement with UK government, health bodies, NGOs and other stakeholders to increase the impact of TGI's research
• Conducting advocacy activities focused on the UK and fora such as the G7 and G20, including through advocacy networks

About the candidate:

You will have at least five years' experience of advocacy, policy influencing and strategy development in the global health or related sectors, and will be comfortable conducting high-level stakeholder engagement, including with multilateral agencies and government. You will have experience in building strong, mutually beneficial partnerships to achieve impactful outcomes, and a track record of developing and implementing successful strategies to achieve change.

You may have experience working in an NGO, an academic research environment, or at a multilateral organisation. An understanding of relevant policy issues in the UK and globally, and/or experience of engaging with relevant UK Government departments will be an advantage.

Key capabilities include:

• An ability to think strategically and be creative in forging opportunities and partnerships
• Impeccable written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence in representing TGI, and influencing stakeholders internally and externally
• An ability to interpret and communicate complex research findings and policy issues

To view the full Position Description, please follow this link .

You can find more information about The George Institute, its mission and its strategy here , and more information about the Institute in the UK here .

We offer a flexible and inclusive work culture with excellent staff benefits, including additional leave provisions and learning opportunities.

Our big and bold mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide needs a diverse and innovative team to deliver it. So, we foster a dynamic, inclusive and flexible workplace where each individual can bring their best selves to work.

As a key part of our People Strategy, TGI is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, promoting equal opportunity, and addressing under-representation. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We will make reasonable adjustments to support disabled job applicants and we are happy to discuss flexible working and other adjustments on a case-by-case basis.

To apply for this role, please send us your CV with a cover letter explaining how your skills and experience are relevant to the requirements, via the 'Apply now' button below.

Closing date: Midnight GMT on 12 th December 2021