Department: / Natural Resources Institute / Date of Job Evaluation:
Role reports to: /
Chairs of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Agriculture and Food for Development.
Director of NRI
Direct Reports / NoneIndirect Reports:
Other Key contacts: / None
Parliamentary members of the APPG
Chair and members of APPG Stakeholder Group.
Head of Department, Livelihoods and Institutions Department, NRI
Colleagues at NRI.
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
The primary purpose of this post is the effective coordination and promotion of the agenda of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Agriculture and Food for Development. The post-holder will also undertake policy research activities at the Natural Resources Institute in the same subject area.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Team Specific:
· To administer the APPG for Agriculture and Food for Development.
· To promote the agenda of the APPG in UK, European Union and international fora.
· To communicate developments in Food and Agriculture for Development to parliamentary members and stakeholders in the APPG using traditional and modern communication methods.
· To support members of the APPG in promoting the agenda of the Group.
· To organizing public and private meetings at Parliament.
· To liaise between the chairs of the APPG and the Stakeholders Group
· To organise Inquiries for the APPG
· To write reports from APPG enquiries
· To organise mainly overseas visits for MPs and others.
· To make contributions to speeches as required by members of the Group
· To raise contributions to support activities of the APPG.
· To undertake policy research at the Natural Resources Institute on issues on agriculture and food for development.
Generic:
Managing Self:
§ Continuously improve own knowledge of people, administrative systems and University working policy
§ Maintain own continuous professional development (CPD)
§ Continuously strengthen effective interpersonal skills
Core Requirements:
§ Adhere to and promote the University’s Equality and Diversity policies
§ Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations
§ Support and promote theUniversity’sSustainabilitypolicies, including the Carbon Management Plan,and carry out duties in a resource efficient way, recognisingthe shared responsibility ofminimising the university's negative environmental impacts wherever possible
Additional Requirements:
§ Any other duties appropriate to the post and grade
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
Effective administration of the APPG
Effective communication with Members, Stakeholder and Wider Community.
Effective organisation of meetings.
Ensure that APPG reports are written to a high standard and produced in a timely manner.
Funds raised for the effective operation of APPG Group.
Contribution to fund raising for research activities.
Produce reports, publications and policy briefs
KEY RELATIONSHIPS (Internal & External):
External (to Natural Resources Institute)
Chairs of APPG
Members of APPG
Chair and members of Stakeholder Group.
Other stakeholders in UK, Europe and more widely in agriculture and food for development.
Internal (to Natural Resources Institute)
Directors of NRI
Head, Livelihoods and Institutions Department
NRI project controllers
NRI academic staff.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
Experience and skills
Proven experience of providing on-going support to organisations involved in advocacy, lobbying and campaigning
Ability to research, distil large amounts of complex information, and prepare briefing materials
Ability to interact with people at a high level inside and outside the organisation and build good relationships
The ability to work flexibly, picking up and dropping issues as required, and to work to deadlines
Research/policy experience relevant to the post
Excellent writing skills for a wide range of audiences
Qualifications
A degree (or post-graduate qualification) in a relevant subject area
Other requirements
Willingness to undertake short-term international travel and occasionally work unsociable hours as required by specific circumstances / Desirable
Experience and skills
Relevant experience in subject matter of the APPG.
Proven knowledge, experience and understanding of working UK parliamentary processes, with relevant government departments and donor communities
Ability to motivate/inspire others with ideas
Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Innovative, energetic, solution-oriented approach to work
Computer literate (Word, Excel, Internet, Outlook, Powerpoint)
Qualifications
Higher degree or equivalent experience in a related field
Date of Interview: To be advised
Closing Date for applications:
Completed application forms should be returned to the Human Resources Office at the address below or email by:
University of Greenwich, Avery Hill Campus
Southwood Site
Southwood House
Avery Hill Road
London SE9 2UG
If you have heard nothing from us after 6 weeks from the closing date you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful. Please accept our thanks for your interest.