Policy & Advocacy Lead Advisor

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Global Digital Inclusion Partnership

Remote (global)
  • Career category: Advocacy/ Policy
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 5-10 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Remote (global)
  • Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
  • Remuneration: $70,000 USD-$90,000 USD / yearly
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 02/01/2024
  • Location: Remote (global)
Digital rights
  • Develop and implement effective and gender responsive policy & advocacy strategies and addressing the gender digital divide. 
    • Strategise and implement the tactical delivery of key aspects of WiDEF’s policy and advocacy work, with a focus on enabling women’s participation in the digital economy 
    • Working with the Regional Advocacy Managers (Africa and Asia) to develop the policy agenda for supporting WiDEF initiatives in the regions
    • Lead the policy development and messaging on gender responsive technology policy moments including, but not limited to, relevant UN and ITU meetings, industry meetings, regional convenings, etc. 
    • Develop a policy strategy for issues emerging from insights, the WiDEF learnings and through the Community of Practice, addressing overall participation of women in digital technologies and economies as well as focused on mainstreaming gender inclusive policies and practices. 
    • Identify opportunities to advance the WiDEF policy agenda and build new partnerships
    • Maintain up to date expert knowledge on the policy landscape on the gender digital divide  through monitoring and interpreting the digital ecosystem in which the project works and advising on adjustments to the strategic direction as appropriate
    • Provide strategic and timely analysis and commentary on policy development relating to WiDEF’s work 

  • Cultivate, build and manage influential advocacy and policy relationships with Governments, civil society, networks and partners
    • Identify and manage engagement with key stakeholders across the digital ecosystem, with a focus on those working toward digital equality
    • Contribute to relevant sector wide networks and groups

  • Representation and Communication
  • Lead and coordinate policy and advocacy efforts across the WiDEF consortium 
  • Represent WiDEF in person and in writing to key stakeholders
  • Provide support to partners, including but not limited to, leadership council, advisory council and senior WiDEF staff, through drafting of briefing notes, talking points and speeches as needed. 
  • Develop and co-ordinate the use of policy-oriented key messages and materials for use in media.
  • Liaise and represent WiDEF policy positions and priorities with external partners.

Required Skills and Experience

  • Demonstration of solid knowledge of and/or experience working on gender policies in digital technologies and/or  in the domains of ICT4Development, digital inclusion, gender inclusion and related areas highly desired. 
  • Ability to work across different cultures (and time zones) with senior officials, policy professionals and grassroots advocates.
  • International work and lived experience, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa and/or South Asia
  • Master’s degree in public policy or other relevant field, or the equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • At least 8-10  years of management experience in policy advocacy, preferably with an  international organization and/or one based in the global majority.  
  • Experience working with senior government officials and staff.
  • Senior level management experience and ability to work well with decision makers.
  • Experience of managing teams, including networked capacity in multiple remote locations and organizations.
  • Fluent written and oral presentation in English is required. Knowledge of another language is an advantage.

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