CARE USA has an opportunity for a Policy Advocate to contribute to the formulation of CARE’s policy positions on priority issues and participates on one or more Issue Teams to support the development and implementation of CARE’s global advocacy strategies.
In collaboration with the Director of Government Relations and colleagues, the Policy Advocate:
• Works with external coalition partner(s) to support achievement of advocacy goals;
• Monitors relevant legislation and regulations and keeps Issue Team(s) apprised of the status. Provides analysis of relevant congressional legislation, administration policies and drafts of CARE policy positions, congressional testimony, talking points and briefs on selected issues
• Represents CARE on Capitol Hill and with the Administration, and with NGO coalition partners, and external groups
• Provides support for Senior Management meetings on Capitol Hill, with the Administration, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) coalitions, and in international forums as it pertains to the specified issue area.
• Works with the Policy Advocacy Communications staff to draft internal and external policy communications.
• Works with the CARE Action Network Field Coordinators and Learning Tours team to advance the team’s policy agenda.
Qualifications (Know-How):
• Bachelor’s Degree plus 5 years substantive legislative/congressional experience
• 3 years international development or related experience
• Experience with conflict and emergency situations preferred
• Demonstrated ability to implement advocacy strategies within the USG and/or international contexts
• Solid background and knowledge of legislative environment on Capitol Hill and related Executive branch departments
• Knowledge and understanding of issues surrounding international development assistance policy and programs as well as its accompanying budget and appropriations processes
• Excellent organizational, written and oral skills
• Sound computer knowledge and skills
Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.
CARE USA is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
The closing date for this posting, if listed, is approximate. Job postings may be removed from CARE’s career website at any time.
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