Chief Policy and Strategy Officer

The Christchurch Call Foundation seeks to hire a Chief Policy and Strategy Officer who will lead the policy team and set the strategic policy direction, driving the overall policy and strategic initiatives of the Foundation and influencing global policy.

Responsibilities

As Chief Policy and Strategy Officer, you will be involved in:

Strategic and Policy Leadership

• Partner with the Chief Executive to set the strategic and policy direction of the Christchurch Call Secretariat.
• Develop and implement strategies to influence global policy in support of Christchurch Call objectives.
• Provide thought leadership on complex, ambiguous policy issues with significant sensitivity and risk.

Policy Prioritisation and Execution

• Assist the Chief Executive and Chief of Staff in prioritising capacity among competing policy priorities, leading complex policy projects and programmes as needed.
• Ensure the effective delivery of policy products that enable timely and effective decision-making.

Interagency and External Collaboration

• Lead and coordinate interagency and external collaboration efforts, representing the Secretariat in international forums and influencing global governmental policy development.
• Build strong relationships with global stakeholders to drive the strategic agenda for critical resilience and Christchurch Call issues.

People Leadership and Development

• Coach, mentor, and develop Policy and Strategy team members, enhancing individual and collective capability and quality.
• Foster a positive work environment prioritising employee wellbeing, safety, and professional growth.

Complex System Expertise

• Understand the intricacies of the Christchurch Call system, including its challenges and opportunities, to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Align stakeholders within the system to establish consensus on desired outcomes and objectives.

Policy, Legal & Regulatory Understanding

• Understand current mechanisms and levers of policy, legal frameworks, and regulation to inform decision making.
• Identify weaknesses or fail points within existing policies and regulations, framing these as opportunities for change.
• Advocate and lobby for policy and regulatory changes, leveraging expertise to mobilise support and effect meaningful transformations.

Key attributes

• Extensive experience in shaping and driving global tech policy
• Ability to provide thought leadership on complex, ambiguous policy issues with significant sensitivity and risk
• Experience in leading people and being part of a Senior Leadership Team
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with an ability to adapt this to a variety of audiences
• Ability to thrive in a start-up environment and happy to be hands-on in the detail
• Able to travel as needed

How to apply

The application deadline for this position is September 2, 2024. To learn more and apply, please click here.