Senior Policy Advisor, Finance for Development
Senior Policy Advisor, Finance for Development
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$ 90000 - 120000
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With 75 years of experience our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds even in the most dangerous places inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 33000 staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable childrens life stories!
Key Responsibilities:
Application Deadline: 18th July 2025
Overview
The Policy Advisor Financing for Development will lead policy analysis and development to advance World Visions Investment in Children agenda. This includes examining how childrens needs and rights can be met through various forms of development financing such as reforms to the global financing architecture restructuring of Official Development Assistance (ODA) debt relief taxation and private capital mobilization. The position will lead global child-focused policy engagement across all areas of development financing in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and World Visions Advocacy and External Engagement (A&EE) Roadmap. This work will inform A&EE advocacy priorities for the Global Campaign and the 2030 Agenda as well as support Support Office (SO) objectives related to ODA. Additionally it will connect and elevate Regional and Field Office (RO/FO) priorities on domestic resource mobilization and public financing in global policy discussions.
Key Responsibilities
- Leads the implementation of World Vision Internationals (WVI) Investment in Children policy and advocacy agenda across relevant financing platforms and processes.
- Develops policy positions and products aligned with follow-up to the Seville Conference on Financing for Development the achievement of child-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and World Visions child well-being objectives.
- Coordinates the implementation of the Next Gen policy project series ensuring timely delivery collaboration with partners and alignment with external advocacy priorities.
- Packages policy products and analysis for external use ensuring content is accessible compelling and suitable for influence and engagement with donors partners and internal stakeholders.
- Positions and represents World Visionand/or supports the representation of World Vision leadersat priority external forums events networks and with key stakeholders to promote agreed policy positions including on climate finance Financing for Development (FfD) follow-up and debt reform.
- Collaborates with selected partners networks and coalitions to advance shared priorities in the Financing for Development space.
- Elevates the Investment in Children agenda within global development frameworks and processes and strategically positionsWorld Vision to access funding and partnership opportunities aligned with this agenda.
- Leads and collaborates with Support Office (SO) Regional Office (RO) and Field Office (FO) colleagues on research and policy development related to Financing for Development (FfD).
- In coordination with the Policy Adviser for National Investment in Children and the Local to Global team (A&EE) works with the Centre of Excellence to support country-level national investment in children.
- In collaboration with Policy Adviser for National Investment in Children facilitates the two-way application of global FfD policy positionssupporting national advocacy and bringing national-level evidence into global processes.
- Coordinates with Support Offices AU and EU Offices on strategies related to ODA restructuring and climate finance aligning global policy efforts with SO/AU/EU priorities.
- Ensures policy coherence and alignment across SOs FOs and the New Influencing Spaces team to strengthen unified advocacy and engagement across levels.
- Conducts analysis and develops reports on Official Development Assistance (ODA) taxation and public financing debt restructuring climate and innovative finance private sector investment and other forms of Financing for Development (FfD) with a focus on their impact on financing child-focused policies and programmes.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Required Professional Experience
- Masters degree in economics international development political science or related focus
- Minimum 7-10 years experience in policy research government relations/external engagement or other specific field relevant to this role and World Visions work
- Strong experience and skills in research and analysis
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Strong experience in the NGO/civil society sector and/or with multilateral organizations (World Bank IMF etc.)
- Strong knowledge and professional experience working on Financing for Development issues and trends; strong understanding of policy development and influence processes with governments and international agencies from a civil society perspective.
English fluency.A second language would be a strong asset but not required (esp. Spanish French)
Travel Requirements
- Travel 10-15%
Compensation
For positions filled in the United States the typical salary range for this role is $90000 to $120000 USD. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market job type job level internal equity and budget. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidates skills qualifications experience and geographic location.
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants OnlyRequired Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
