Policy Officer

ONE is a global, nonpartisan organisation fighting for a more just world by demanding the investments needed to create economic opportunities and healthier lives in Africa. The organisation deploys trusted and dynamic advocacy that leverages hard-hitting data, credible grassroots activism, creative political engagement, and strategic partnerships to influence decision-makers to take action on the world's biggest challenges.

The Policy Officer will provide critical support to the North America team in advancing ONE's advocacy and policy objectives. This full-time role involves research, data analysis, and high-level document preparation and drafting, reporting directly to the Senior Director for Policy, North America and based in ONE's Washington, D.C. office.

• Support the Senior Director for Policy and Government Relations teams in implementing ONE's advocacy strategy, with a primary focus on the United States and occasional support for ONE's advocacy in Canada
• Draft research reports and policy briefs on development issue areas including health and economic opportunities in Africa, development finance, foreign aid, domestic and international health spending, trade and electricity access
• Summarise findings, analyse data and draft recommendations, reviewing and editing documents to ensure clarity, accuracy, fact and data checking, and alignment with ONE's messaging and strategic goals
• Draft and manage the production of high-impact policy documents, such as flagship reports, website content, blog posts, talking points, and briefing materials for senior staff
• Stay attuned to international development policy trends by attending and reporting on think tank and other organisations' events in Washington D.C.
• Build and maintain relationships with think tanks and other organisations involved in foreign affairs and development policy in Washington D.C.
• Assist in organising events and trainings, including preparing training materials and providing logistical support for events in and around Capitol Hill

• Bachelor's degree preferred in political science, international development, economics or related field
• 4+ years' relevant professional experience in policy analysis, international development, or in political or government offices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite and data management software such as Excel
• Ability to synthesise complex documents and issues and write in clear, succinct language
• Excellent English writing skills
• Ability to understand and analyse data, especially related to development finance and/or health policy
• Ability to manage multiple, shifting priorities under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Authorisation to work in the United States

• Related work history in poverty and infectious disease alleviation, advocacy, policy, legislation and/or demonstrable interest in the causes ONE supports
• Related work history and/or understanding of U.S. policy and decision-making processes around international development, foreign aid, trade and foreign affairs, including through Congress and the White House
• Fluency in languages such as French and German
• Understanding of the complexities surrounding collaboration in a global matrix organisation
• Collaborative mindset and strong interpersonal skills focused on empathy, self-awareness, and relationship management

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to ONE's jobs portal.