Policy & Positioning Lead

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge required

Essential

• Significant experience in strategic communications, policy positioning, and influencing in external forums with a focus on international development.
  
• Experience developing positioning plans linked to major initiatives, research releases, or organisational strategic priorities.
  
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex programmatic evidence, research, and internal analysis into clear, compelling narratives for external audiences.
  
• Proven experience drafting high‑quality speeches, op‑eds, policy briefs, and strategic positioning materials for senior leaders.
  
• Strong track record of working cross‑functionally with programme teams, communications functions, and senior leadership supporting organisational messaging.
  
• Experience working in a global, complex organizational environment, with a strong understanding of stakeholder management.
  
• Knowledge of geopolitical and sector trends, experience in strategic analysis and positioning against trends, with the ability to provide informed insights for external narrative, communication and engagements.
  
• Knowledge of and experience in the development and humanitarian sector, both the donor community and programming.
  
• Experience producing content tailored for donors, multilaterals, or sector‑wide engagement (e.g., investment cases, flagship initiative positioning).
  

Desirable

• Experience working with or within international NGOs, multilateral institutions, or global development organisations.
  
• Experience in global governance, advocacy, or external relations.
  
• Familiarity with thematic areas such as girls’ rights, education, health, or climate change.
  
• Formal training or qualifications in communications, public policy, international relations, or related fields.
  
• Understanding of feminist leadership principles and anti-racism approaches.
  
• Additional language skills, particularly French and/or Spanish