Economic Adviser, Global Advocacy

Location: London
Closing date: 16th November 2014

£71,730 + benefits

To accelerate our pioneering and innovative work concerning financing and international development policy issues and maximise Commonwealth influence, we have created this new opportunity for an Economic Adviser with at least seven years' experience of economic analysis, policy development and advocacy experience in financing for development issues. Ideally this will have been gained within a government, international institution, research or civil society organisation. You will also possess extensive experience working with or in developing countries.

While our roles evolve along with changing mandates, broadening your experience and career horizons, you will immediately be fully involved with managing and strengthening the engagement between the Commonwealth and G20; developing renewed work on the reform of global governance; supporting preparations for Commonwealth Finance Ministers Meetings; and advising on advocacy strategy. You will also be responsible for undertaking and/or managing policy research as well as organising meetings, sharing knowledge and building consensus on selected financing for development issues. The ultimate objective of our work is to ensure that international development policy is responsive to the needs of developing countries and promotes growth and development.

With a post-graduate degree in economics, or an aligned subject with a high level of economics or development content, you must have strong qualitative and influencing skills and a deep knowledge of complex international development policy issues. A lateral thinker, keen to learn and analytical, you must be able to work simultaneously on a range of issues, have outstanding drafting skills and a history of advocacy working constructively with colleagues, governments and international organisations. 

We are the inter-governmental body of the Commonwealth, comprising 53 independent sovereign states, making tangible improvements to the wellbeing of 2.2 billion citizens. Join us and take a significant step on your own professional and career development path.

To be considered, you must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country.

Deadline for applications is 17:00 GMT on Sunday 16 November 2014 

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