Senior Policy Advisor

Coordination Sud; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development allowance

Four weeks of work-from-anywhere

Job summary

RFUK is seeking a policy and advocacy professional to shape climate, biodiversity and finance agendas in the DRC and globally. Reporting to the Policy, Research and Learning Senior Manager, you will work with the Executive Director and programmes team to strengthen RFUK’s influence on conservation and human rights.

The role requires experience coordinating consultants, building diverse networks, and translating values into policy outcomes, with strong French (min B2) for analysis and contracting

Job description

The post holder will play a critical role in RFUK’s policy and advocacy work in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and globally. Reporting to the Policy, Research and Learning Senior Manager, and working closely with the Executive Director and the programmes team, this is a unique and exciting opportunity to help shape the development of the world’s largest tropical reserve in the DRC, and contribute to RFUK’s cutting-edge international policy and advocacy work on climate, biodiversity and finance.

While the ability to support policy development will be important, the role would suit someone with experience in managing consultants, building diverse networks, and coordinating with consortia of like-minded Congolese and international organisations. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to human rights, social justice, and participatory development, together with the practical skills needed to translate these values into tangible policy outcomes. The role will suit someone who thrives on networking, challenging orthodoxies and connecting local realities to systems-level change.

A high level of proficiency in French is essential (minimum B2), including the ability to analyse a wide range of documents, including complex legal texts; lead contracting processes with Francophone partners; and facilitate meetings, workshops and consultations in French.

Please download the full job description from our website . We offer 30 days annual leave, Employee Assistance Programme, learning and development allowance, and four weeks of work-from-anywhere flexibility.

Location

This role may be based in London on a hybrid basis, or undertaken remotely from France or the Democratic Republic of Congo, with hybrid working possible where appropriate. Candidates must already have the right to work in one of these locations. Please note that RFUK is unable to cover relocation costs.