Advocacy Director, Head of Russia/Ukraine Programs

Organization: Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids

Website: CTFK

Title: Advocacy Director, Head of Russia/Ukraine Programs  

Location: Moscow, Russia

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
This position is based in Moscow and open to citizens of the Russian Federation.  The Advocacy Director is responsible for developing and leading advocacy and lobbying strategies for CTFK priority initiatives in Russia.  This includes conducting and/or coordinating necessary power- and opportunity mapping, identifying and coordinating partners and allies to advocate and lobby for TC policies, and collaborating with BI Partners, contractors, and grantees to insure synergy on all program activities.  The Advocacy Director
will coordinate the work of CTFK’s in-country team to insure compliance with and periodic revision of work plans, and to identify new program opportunities and strategic partners.  The Advocacy Director will work closely with the Head of Russia/Ukraine Programs in Washington DC to develop annual and long-term strategic plans.
 
Qualifications:
•  A minimum of 7-10 years work experience in advocacy, public policy, media, public health, or other related field.
•  High level of familiarity with the policymaking process in Russia.
•  High level of familiarity with Russian civil society, including NGOs, domestic and international charitable organizations, trade and business associations, etc.
•  Master’s degree or Russian equivalent in public policy, public health, or other related field.   
•  Excellent organizational skills; ability to balance and prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced, changing environment.
•  Ability to maintain open channels of communications and coordinate with multiple partners sharing the same or similar goals.
•  Experience working at the international level and in cross-cultural settings.
•  Excellent analytical, writing, and public speaking skills.
•  High level of proficiency in spoken and written English, and 
•  Ability to travel within Russia and internationally.

To Apply:
To apply for this position, please email a cover letter, including salary history, and attach
your resume to: jobs@tobaccofreekids.org.  Please reference the position code ADR08 in the
subject line of your email. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.