Senior Advocacy Adviser – Food Systems

Salary: £44,766–£48,225 (including London Weighting) Contract: Permanent Location: Romero House, London (hybrid – minimum 40% in office)CAFOD is seeking a Senior Advocacy Adviser to lead its Global Advocacy Programme on Food Systems, championing agroecology and pushing for food systems that prioritise people, communities and the environment. This role works closely with global partners to influence policy at national, regional and international levels, ensuring that partner, women’s, Church and social movement voices are central to decision‑making.You will drive CAFOD’s policy and advocacy work on food systems, build coalitions, represent CAFOD in global and UK policy spaces, and influence governments and multilateral institutions. The role sits within the Advocacy team and works collaboratively across Advocacy, Communications and International Programmes.Key responsibilities include:Leading CAFOD’s global food systems advocacy strategyWorking in partnership with organisations in the global South to develop evidence‑based policy positionsInfluencing UK, regional and global policy debates on agriculture and food systemsRepresenting CAFOD in international forums and networksEnsuring advocacy is grounded in strong analysis, partner experience and a commitment to social and environmental justiceAbout you:Strong background in international policy and advocacy, particularly on food systems and agroecologyProven experience working with partners and coalitions, especially in the global SouthConfident influencer with excellent communication, research and analytical skillsCommitted to CAFOD’s mission, values and safeguarding responsibilitiesCAFOD is a welcoming, supportive workplace committed to a safe, inclusive culture where everyone is respected. CAFOD will make reasonable adjustments at every stage of the recruitment process to ensure candidates with disabilities or individual needs are fully supported.Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable AdultsCAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect. CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount. Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of, and consent to, these recruitment procedures.HOW TO APPLYFull JD and applications can be made via CAFODs website - CAFOD Careers