Policy officer - Inclusive Education

Sightsavers; England; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in international development seeks a Policy Officer to champion inclusive education. The role involves conducting policy analysis, engaging stakeholders, and advocating for equitable education. Ideal for candidates with strong analytical skills and a commitment to inclusion, offering an opportunity to influence meaningful change.

Benefits

Generous leave

Pension scheme

Cycle scheme

Gym discounts

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Experience in policy analysis is essential.
• Understanding of international development related to education is required.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality policy analysis to support education policy objectives.
• Engage with stakeholders to influence inclusive education policy.
• Represent Sightsavers at external forums to disseminate analysis.

Skills

Policy analysis

Education inclusion

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Job description

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Base pay range

Sightsavers is looking for an experienced international development, policy or education professional to help us influence the development of inclusive education and international development policy.

Location: UK, remote

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time (35 hours) or part time (28 hours) with some flexibility around hours worked

About the role

We are seeking an experienced international development, policy or education professional to influence inclusive education and international development policy.

We believe quality, inclusive education is a human right and should be accessible to all children, regardless of gender, disability, socio-economic background, location, ethnicity, or other characteristics.

As Policy Officer - Inclusive Education, you will conduct policy analysis, work with the Senior Policy Adviser on global influence in education, focusing on the inclusion of people with disabilities, and support engagement with external stakeholders to shape policy.

You will help ensure children with disabilities can access equitable, inclusive, quality education by:

• Conducting high-quality policy analysis and generating evidence to support Sightsavers' education policy objectives.
• Contributing to the delivery of education policy goals through engagement with relevant policies and processes.
• Representing Sightsavers at external forums and networks to disseminate analysis and influence target audiences.

Prior experience in education policy is not essential, but a background in international development, inclusion, and the ability to represent Sightsavers externally are required.

This role offers an opportunity to leverage your knowledge of education, advocacy, and policy to influence international development and champion inclusive education for every child.

Some travel may be required, with flexibility around this.

Requirements

To succeed, you will have:

• Experience in policy analysis
• Understanding of international development issues related to education, inclusion, and human rights
• Experience supporting policy influence at national/international levels
• Ability to represent the organization externally
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• Ability to handle complex ideas and build relationships with stakeholders
• Experience in education policy analysis (highly beneficial)
• Awareness of challenges faced by learners with disabilities

This is a varied role; please read the full job description for details.

Sightsavers offers benefits including generous leave, pension, season ticket loan, cycle scheme, gym discounts, and wellness programs. The office is accessible via Brighton or London.

To apply, complete an application via our portal and share your motivations.

The evaluation will include a two-stage interview and a written task.

We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from all communities. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and welcomes qualified applicants with disabilities.

We have zero tolerance for harassment, sexual exploitation, and abuse. All candidates will undergo background checks. We participate in the MDS scheme to ensure safe recruitment and safeguarding standards.