Senior Humanitarian Policy Advisor (Climate)

**Senior Humanitarian Policy Advisor (Climate) Location: Moorfields, London (hybrid role working between home and office) Hours: 35 hours per week Contract type: Permanent Salary: £45,000 per annum (inclusive of Inner London Weighting allowance)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Humanitarian Policy professional.

What you will be doing**

We are looking for a Senior Humanitarian Policy Advisor (Climate) to work across both British Red Cross’s International (including with the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and the wider humanitarian community) and UK policy and advocacy teams and play a leading role in developing British Red Cross policy agenda on addressing the humanitarian impacts of climate change.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues in different departments a cross the British Red Cross, wider Red Cross Movement and humanitarian sector (both internationally and in the UK) to ensure the development and implementation of policy agendas and impactful advocacy strategies.

You’ll be required to set the strategic direction and lead on policy and / or technical advice within thematic work areas to support and strengthen the implementation of climate policy and advocacy priorities, ensuring a collective approach which draws upon our operational expertise and movement policy and practice.

This role may be for you if…

• You have extensive experience of leading on climate policy advice and support and of undertaking climate policy development within a relevant role, sector, project or programme
• You can demonstrate advanced knowledge of the humanitarian and climate policy context within the UK and internationally, along with advanced technical expertise within policy development and influencing, specialising in climate
• You have proven research, writing, and analytical skills along with the ability to analyse both quantitative and qualitative data and interpret information to communicate to and persuade decision
• You have strong leadership, negotiation, influencing and project management skills
• You have a proven track record of establishing effective relationships with senior decision-makers and relevant interlocutors to influence and enable decision making
• You have experience of working with colleagues from across a range of different teams and disciplines to deliver against plans

(Please read the full Role Profile/ Job Description for more information about this vacancy including responsibilities and full person specification)

Closing date for applications is (23:59), Sunday 28th of August 2022 with interviews anticipated to be held week commencing 12th of September.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits, including:

• 36 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• Up to 6% contributory pension
• Flexible working policy
• Genuine investment in your development

A little bit more about us…

The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK and overseas; get the support they need if crisis strikes.

Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination. Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started.

At the British Red Cross, we are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by crisis in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of; age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Diversity is something we celebrate, and we want you to be able to bring your authentic self to the Red Cross. We want you to fee l that you are in an inclusive environment, and a great position to help us spread the power of kindness.

In the British Red Cross we will not tolerate any form of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. We have a code of conduct in place and are committed to creating a culture of integrity in the organisation where misconduct is not tolerated, situations of abuse are quickly investigated and perpetrators are dealt with effectively.

British Red Cross also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme for roles within the International Directorate. In line with the scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

If you are appointed to a role within BRC you will be subject to the organisation’s Code of Conduct, a copy of which you can find on our website.

As part of its recruitment and selection process the British Red Cross undertakes DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checking of all individuals who regularly work with or have access to children and vulnerable adults.

If driving is an essential requirement of the role, appropriate driver checks will be completed in line with current policy.

The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738).

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