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World Relief · 2 days ago

Policy Specialist for International Programs (Washington, D.C.) 2024983

Washington D.C.

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$55K/yr - $75K/yr

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Build and sustain relationships with leaders in Congress and the administration and their staffs, representing World Relief’s policy positions in a biblically-guided, non-partisan way

Work with World Relief’s U.S. and international programs, marketing and strategic engagement division teams to ensure close coordination across different divisions of the organization

Research, analyze, and monitor international policies, regulations, and trends affecting World Relief's programs and beneficiaries.

Serve as the primary lead on policy issues affecting the vulnerable populations served by World Relief internationally – at present, in various countries within Africa as well as Haiti, Cambodia and Ukraine

Play a support role in pursuing and responding to media and public relations opportunities, including helping to support World Relief staff to respond to media inquiries and responding directly on issues of expertise regarding international programs and policy.

Writing and speaking on policy issues of expertise, including for audiences that include governmental leaders and church leaders and congregant members

Assist in internal systems development to strengthen the advocacy teams efficiency

Other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Government Relations

Qualification

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International developmentPublic policyPolicy analysisStakeholder engagementHumanitarian assistanceGovernment serviceGlobal development issuesBiblical/theological studiesExperience in developing countriesCompassionate policiesChristian faithDiverse interactionsWriting abilities

Required

Mature and personal Christian faith

Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief

Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities

Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Relief's Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Evangelicals For the Health of The Nation document

Must be able to work independently and with limited supervision in a fast-moving environment

Must be passionate about seeking just, compassionate refugee, immigration and foreign assistance policies aligned with World Relief’s longstanding advocacy positions

Must be able to winsomely interact with an ethnically, politically and denominationally diverse range of evangelical Christians as well as with media and elected officials

Preferred

Bachelor's or Master's degree in international development, public policy, public health, international relations or a related field preferred

3 or more years’ experience in international development, humanitarian assistance, government service, and/or policy advocacy strongly preferred

Strong understanding of global development issues, including migration and refugee issues, poverty alleviation, humanitarian aid, global public health, climate policy, etc.

Demonstrated experience in policy analysis, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement

Nuanced understanding of diverse expressions of American evangelical Christianity

Experience with biblical/theological studies and/or direct service in an overseas humanitarian context preferred

Strong writing and oral communication abilities in English

Preference for applicants who have personal or family experience in developing countries and/or countries affected by humanitarian crises