About the role
The Head of Policy and Communications leads the full range of SIDA’s policy work: engaging with members and external
stakeholders, recognising and acting on opportunities for influence, and leading influencing and communications
with key audiences. The jobholder will also be responsible for the organisation’s communications strategy with a
focus on encouraging greater interaction with members and raising awareness of global citizenship with the wider
public.
The jobholder works with the Chief Executive on policy development, political engagement and organisational strategy
development.
They also share with the Chief Executive the role of representing the organisation in the public domain - to the
media and in key forums and networks - with a particular focus on driving progress on the UN SDGs, building
cross-sectoral partnerships and collaborations, and enhancing policy coherence for sustainable development,
including in the context of the climate crisis and delivering a wellbeing economy.
About Scotland's International Development Alliance
Scotland’s International Development Alliance is the membership body for everyone committed to creating a fairer
world, free from poverty, injustice and environmental threats.
Our work facilitates connections in global development to improve impact and effectiveness for a range of actors
including public sector bodies, third sector and international NGOs, private companies, universities and
charitable trusts.
Our network has a global reach, with members working in more than 100 countries with a wide range of specialisms. We
exist to improve the capacity, influence and effectiveness of those working on global development connected to
Scotland through providing opportunities for networking, debate, training and promotion of good practice. We
help members share their skills and learn from each other’s best practice to boost effectiveness of our members
and their partners
SIDA has excellent working terms including a 4 day week agreement currently in place.