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FORWARD (Foundation for Women’s Health Research and Development)

Position:

Senior Research and Policy Officer

Full / Part Time:

Full Time

Short / Long Term:

2 year contract

Salary:

£26,000 per annum

Description:

FORWARD is an African Diaspora led campaign and support charity. We strive to advance and safeguard the sexual and reproductive health and rights of African women and girls, in particular tackling female genital mutilation (FGM) and forced and child marriages in Africa and the UK.

FORWARD is seeking a suitably qualified dynamic individual to join our team. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate commitment to our cause and strengthen our work on research and policy. You will be responsible for providing cutting edge evidence-based policy strategies to support policy advocacy and the campaigning work of the organization.

The post will be based in London and has a two year fixed term contract.

Closing Date:

Friday 31 October 2008

Interview Date:

17-22 November 2008

Address for Details:

Unit 4, 765-767 Harrow Road, London, NW10 5NY

Phone for Details:

0208 960 4000

Email for Details:

Estelle@forwarduk.org.uk

Web for Details:

A full job description, person specification and application pack is available from our website at http://www.forwarduk.org.uk/get-involved/vacancies

Special Details:

This post is applicable to women only; Section 7.2 of the Sex Discrimination Act applies.

FORWARD is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from African women.

This post is supported with funding from the City Parochial Foundation.