Head of Advocacy and Evidencing
Quick answer
HelpAge International is hiring a senior Head of Advocacy and Evidencing to lead the organization’s global advocacy, policy, and research agendas, with a focus on the lived experiences of older people. The role is based in multiple countries and is open to candidates with relevant experience and qualifications.
- Role
- Head of Advocacy and Evidencing
- Organization
- HelpAge International
- Location
- Ethiopia, India, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Nepal, Pakistan, Spain, Thailand, Türkiye, United Kingdom, United Republic of Tanzania, Zimbabwe
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Head of Advocacy and Evidencing provides strategic leadership and organizational accountability for HelpAge International’s global advocacy, policy, and research agendas, ensuring that external engagement is grounded in rigorous evidence and shaped by the lived experiences of older people.
What you'll do
- Lead the development, implementation, and results of HelpAge’s global advocacy and evidencing strategy
- Strengthen the capacities of network members and older people to lead and participate meaningfully in advocacy efforts
- Cultivate strategic partnerships with policy, academic, and research institutions
- Ensure that advocacy, research, and evidence-generation activities comply with HelpAge’s ethical, safeguarding, data protection, and relevant organizational standards
- Represent HelpAge at senior-level in key global and regional coalitions, alliances, and policy forums
What it takes
- Proven strategic leadership in global advocacy, policy influencing, and research
- Strong leadership, planning, and performance management skills
- Deep understanding and practical application of rights-based, inclusive, and intersectional approaches
- Experience influencing policy at national, regional, and international levels
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Demonstrated ability to build and sustain high-impact partnerships with academic institutions, think tanks, and policy platforms
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in Ethiopia, India, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Nepal, Pakistan, Spain, Thailand, Türkiye, United Kingdom, United Republic of Tanzania, and Zimbabwe.
What is the compensation package?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include proven strategic leadership in global advocacy, strong leadership and performance management skills, and experience influencing policy at national, regional, and international levels.
How do I apply?
Qualified and experienced candidates are encouraged to submit their cover letter and CV to [email protected] by Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Is the job remote?
The job is based in multiple countries and is not specified as remote.
How to apply
Apply directly on HelpAge International's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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