IBIS -a Danish NGO operating in Ghana since 2001- is seeking a National Policy Advisor to lead in its advocacy and policy influencing work. IBIS is a Danish International NGO that works for a world in which all people have equal access to education, influence and resources. Through the capacity strengthening of local civil society organisations, IBIS works to address the structural causes of poverty by promoting individual and collective rights of citizens to participation in local governance, empowering quality basic education as well as other human rights and democratization. The organization now has vacancy for a National Policy Advisor.

Although based in Accra the National Policy Advisor will work with partners, including community based organisations and national NGOs in Southern and Northern Ghana. This senior management post is both an exciting and challenging position and offers a unique opportunity for the right individual to use their policy influencing and networking skills to make a significant impact in furthering the advocacy work of IBIS in Ghana and its partners.

The Role

•  Support in developing advocacy strategies of thematic programmes and projects, contributing to bringing the experiences and evidence of IBIS/partners to affect policy in education, governance and human rights/peace.
•  Support the capacity building of staff and partners in advocacy and mentor Ibis Ghana staff/partners in policy engagements. ·    Advise in the design and management of IBIS’ research and documentation processes aimed at influencing policy.
•  Facilitate IBIS’ partnership with national level civil society organisations and coalitions, research institutions, state actors and think tanks.
•  Contribute to fundraising by supporting the development and writing of project proposals.
•  Represent IBIS on policy platforms.
The Requirements
•  Masters Degree or equivalent qualification in the fields of Development Studies, Social Studies
•  At least four years’ experience in policy advocacy at the local, national and regional levels.
•  Working experience in programme development and facilitation, with a strong sense and skills for contributing to social change.
•  Knowledge and experience in the areas of education, governance and/or human rights.
•  Experience in networking, working with civil society organisations/coalitions and international development organisations and able to build sustainable relationships with various stakeholders.
•  Experience in programme monitoring and documentation.
•  Excellent interpersonal and team working skills.
•  Excellent oral and written communication skills.

You will be joining a dynamic team of committed professionals working in a supportive team environment where gender and diversity are valued. The post attracts a good remuneration and benefits package.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Application forms and other relevant data can be downloaded from:

http://www.resourceintermediariesghana.com/jobs/apply.php

Closing Date: 06 April 2013