• East Melbourne location
• High profile global organisation
• Competitive Salary and attractive salary packaging available

About us

Save the Children is the world’s largest independent child rights development organisation, making a difference to children’s lives in more than 100 countries. From emergency relief to long-term development, Save the Children secures a child’s right to health, education and protection.

About the role

Save the Children Australia (SCA) is seeking a Nutrition Advisor to join our Public Affairs Team for a three to six month contract with the possibility of a longer period of engagement.

The purpose of the position is to lead Save the Children Australia’s work highlighting nutrition issues affecting children in our region.

Selection criteria

• Highly developed policy analysis skills, including the ability to analyse complex policy issues and adapt for a variety of audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to adapt writing style for a range of audiences and products including government submissions, internal policy briefs and media.
• Ability to network and build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of nutrition policy issues.
• Experience in policy analysis and advocacy
• Experience working with the Scaling up Nutrition initiative.
• Higher degree in international relations, development or related topic.

To apply please submit your cover letter and Resume via our careers page http://www.savethechildren.org.au/about-us/careers.html.