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Research and policy advisor ii- food security, nutrition & markets - (210000ly) description
Job title: research and policy advisor ii- food security, nutrition & markets
Job location: washington d.c.
Reports to: director of policy
About crs
Catholic relief services is the official international humanitarian agency of the catholic community in the united statesCrs works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationalityCrs’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, hiv, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.
Background
As an integral part of its strategy to scale the impact of its humanitarian and development work and experience, catholic relief services addresses the root causes of poverty, conflict and marginalization through policy, advocacy, and campaignsTowards this end, crs examines us policies that impact the dignity and well-being of poor and vulnerable people worldwide and works to influence them in line with catholic social teaching, primarily to protect the dignity of the human personThe policy team within the mission & mobilization division establishes strategic and forward-thinking international humanitarian relief and development perspectives and positions based on crs’ immense field experience and evidence gathering to advance critical policy changes in support of crs’ overall mission.
Job summary
The research and policy advisor for food security, nutrition and markets will create and advance strategic policy objectives around the issue of food and nutrition security as well as livelihoods and marketsThe advisor will lead development of policy writing and research opportunities related to building food systems resilience; food security in the context of covid-19 and other drivers; market monitoring; and building evidence for cash programmingBased on landscape and opportunity analysis, the advisor will lead on developing research and learning, working closely with our overseas operations and program quality sector experts to capture and advance the evidence we have in our food security and markets-related work, and utilize this to develop policy positions and recommendations to advance over the remainder of the current administration and beyond.
Roles and key responsibilities
Analysis, research and writing:
Conduct policy analysis, research and writing for timely and demand-driven policy products including policy memos, white papers, and talking points for leaders.
Conduct desk research and background literature reviews to underpin any future research and writing.
Conduct, supervise, or collaborate on field-based research and writingThis will include planning field visits, working with country program teams to develop a research plan, developing questionnaires, culminating in policy-relevant and useable research reportsThe advisor will be responsible for seeing the research products through to dissemination, in coordination with other mission and mobilization stakeholders, including working with government relations team, and marketing & communications for events, panel speakers, and other dissemination channels.
Advance agency strategy and thought leadership through the creation of evidence-based policy documents on identified topics.
Coordinate with programmatic research to utilize existing research and translate into policy products and/or recommendations.
Ongoing engagement with crs’ overseas operations and field teams to keep informed of emerging policy issues.
Attend regional meetings, other opportunities as needed and able.
Policy engagement:
Lead, support or collaborate on policy issues, in coordination with the government relations team.
Engage with coalitions, think tanks, universities, and other opportunities to understand the landscape of discussion around topic areas.
Engage with policy team members on cross cutting issues, such as climate change or peacebuilding/conflict
Strategize on how to advance policy prescriptions in collaboration with mission and mobilization’s government relations team and campaign/movements team.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
Education and experience
Masters’ degree in related field, such as international development, public health, public policy, public administration, or juris doctorate.
Minimum of 5-7 years work experience in related field, with writing samples from previous employment.
Knowledge of current policy discussions and/or experience with food security, nutrition and markets policy issues, engagements, and landscape.
Required languages – english
Travel – must be willing and able to travel up to 20% total: within the us, for example to new york, and internationallyDepending on budget, up to 3 times per year (9 weeks max).
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Extensive knowledge about the field of international development, in particular food security, nutrition and markets.
Strong analytical, research and writing skills- writing sample required
Strong interpersonal communications
Ability to work effectively on multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and under deadlines
Ability to work independently, take leadership on issues, think strategically and creatively, utilizing collaboration and coordination when applicable.
Preferred qualifications
Humanitarian or development field experience preferred.
Agency-wide competencies (for all crs staff)
Integrity
Continuous improvement & innovation
Builds relationships
Develops talent
Strategic mindset
Accountability & stewardship
Supervisory responsibilities: may supervise interns
Work conditions/environment conditions
This position is remote with preference to locations within proximity to washington d.cOccasionally one may be required to attendance at events that occur in the evening and/or on weekends.
What we offer
Crs offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, generous retirement savings plan and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven culture that is committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.
***our catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operationsCatholic relief services carries out the commitment of the bishops of the united states to assist the poor and vulnerable overseasWe welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in needCrs’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
Note: all interested applicants must be authorized to work in the u.sAt the time of application.
Disclaimer: this job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
Crs` talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
Eoe/m/f/d/v - crs is an equal opportunity employer.
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