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Job Description
Debt and Development Coalition Ireland
Policy & Outreach Officer

Debt and Development Coalition Ireland is seeking to recruit a person with energy and passion for global justice work. This post will support DDCI to deliver an exciting plan of work as part of 2 Pan-European EC funded projects on the themes of international debt, IMF and tax policy. It is a broad based role that requires a diverse set of skills particularly in the areas of policy analysis and public education.

In addition to driving forward DDCI's policy agenda, the role involves taking an active part in developing DDCI's membership capacity and engagement with DDCI's work through supporting grassroots groups to take up financial justice issues, from a local and global perspective. The person will also support DDCI in creating strong public communications, including through media work and through DDCI information sharing mechanisms such as the DDCI website, social media, newsletter, briefings and reports.

The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to DDCI's values and mission, be a talented communicator, with excellent policy analysis skills, and have the ability to translate them into accessible proposals that people can take action on. The person must be familiar with current debates on international finance policies and have experience of working with activist or advocacy organisations.

DDCI's Mission

DDCI seeks to empower people in Ireland to take informed action for greater economic justice in Ireland and in the Global South. We want to challenge unjust power that perpetuates exploitation of people. Specifically, we want cancellation of unjust debts in Ireland and in the Global South where citizens are paying for debts they are not responsible for, and international tax justice so that companies, and people, pay their fair share of tax to society.

We are a public education and activism network. We will carry out strong analysis and create debate on these issues with the public and among decision makers and the media. Most importantly, we will support our members and interested people in deepening their understanding of the issues we work on, and in providing creative opportunities for members to engage in informed public activism.

The full job description and application process is outlined here. Deadline: Thursday 31st January 2013 at 5pm

To learn more about DDCI, see our new strategic plan here