Post:Advocacy, Policy and Research Manager
Organization: Fred Hollows Foundation
Location:Melbourne,Australia
Come and join our international development organisation where we are ensuring that the vision of Fred
Hollows lives on. We are working to eradicate avoidable blindness by 2020, and are committed to working with partners to bring about change that is sustainable and reaches even the most vulnerable communities.
As part of our recent growth and development, an excellent opportunity exists for a highly qualified and experienced professional with substantial policy experience to join our team. As the Advocacy, Policy and Research Manager, this role will work to strengthen The Foundation’s policy and advocacy position to ensure we are recognised globally as a leader in the elimination of avoidable blindness.
In this newly created position your skills and expertise will be used to provide strong leadership in the areas of Advocacy, Policy and Research ensuring that we build world class global policy and advocacy capacity consistent with The Foundation’s vision. In this busy and varied role you will be responsible for building a world class policy team, providing advice and support to staff and leading activities in the areas of advocacy, policy and research. You will oversee the development and implementation of key global campaigns in areas such as financing, aid effectiveness and access to health care.
To be successful in this role, you will have experience in developing effective global policy, initiating and overseeing campaigns and managing highly influential advocacy processes and systems. You will be an accomplished people leader and manager and possess outstanding knowledge of policy and research principles, techniques and design, along with public sector policy, public health or clinical expertise. Excellent communication skills, an acute eye for detail, together with a positive disposition will also be essential in order for you to influence change at a senior level, across the Foundation and across a wide network of professionals.
The ability to travel internationally will be essential.
Ideally this position will be based in our Melbourne office, however Sydney based applications will also be considered.
How to apply:
For a detailed Job description and for information on how to apply please visit our website www.hollows.org.au/get-involved/Australia. Applications should include a resume and covering letter addressing all areas expressed in the ‘experience, skills & attributes’ section of the Job Description.
Alternatively for a confidential discussion, please call Victoria Cawley, Recruitment Specialist on + 61 (02) 8741 1962.
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Closing date: 06 Dec 2013
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