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Saferworld is an international organisation dedicated to conflict prevention and peacebuilding programming, policy and practice. We collaborate with institutions and work directly with partners across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Europe to tackle diverse factors that drive violent conflict, injustice and insecurity. We participate in major global policy debates on peace, justice and security to influence change.

The Vacancy

Gender Action for Peace and Security (GAPS) is the UK's Women, Peace and Security (WPS) civil society network. We work with our members and partners to influence UK Government policy, strengthen accountability on WPS commitments, and amplify the voices and expertise of women and girls living in conflict-affected contexts. As a membership organisation, GAPS operates as a small, collaborative Secretariat, requiring flexibility, shared ownership of priorities, and an 'all-hands-on-deck' approach to delivering high-quality policy, advocacy and coordination work.

The GPS Policy & Advocacy Advisor provides expert policy and advocacy support on WPS and gender across GAPS' work, with a particular focus on UK policy development, accountability and influence.

The post-holder will contribute to policy analysis, messaging and advocacy outputs; support engagement with UK Government and Parliament; assist with collective civil society advocacy; and ensure GAPS remains informed and responsive to emerging WPS and peace and security issues.

The role also supports GAPS' participation in the WPS Helpdesk consortium, contributing policy expertise on WPS and transnational threats. The Policy & Advocacy Advisor will work across the organisation to support statements, submissions, briefings and strategic responses as needed.

 Skills and abilities 
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across cultures and with diverse audiences. A second language is desirable. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds. 
• Ability to explain complex ideas clearly and accessibly for different audiences. 
• Ability to translate technical analysis into practical policy, programme and community-level actions, workplans and reporting. 
• Strong negotiation, influencing, facilitation, training, analytical and critical thinking skills. 
• Experience in parliamentary engagement, including committee submissions and APPG processes. 
• Experience working on UK Women, Peace and Security policy, including the National Action Plan. 
• Experience contributing to consortium or multi-partner policy initiatives, such as helpdesks or advisory platforms. 
• Experience in public policy development, research and policy writing. 
• Experience working in a small organisation or membership-based network.