Policy Specialist - Women's Economic Justice at Action Aid

This role sits at the heart of ActionAid UK’s feminist, anti-racist, and decolonial advocacy, advancing policies that promote women’s rights, economic justice, and systemic change. As Policy Specialist, you will:

• Support the implementation of AAUK’s Women’s Economic Justice (WEJ) portfolio with a focus on Global South informed policy analysis and pathways, alliance building and transnational solidarity
• Deliver policy analysis, research, and advocacy on women’s economic justice, rooted in Global South perspectives and feminist principles.
• Support the Young Urban Women's programme key pillars on movement building, alliance development, and narrative disruption to drive systemic change.
• Contribute to ActionAid’s policy influencing across national, regional, and global platforms, including through high-quality research, policy briefs, and public speaking.
• Provide strategic guidance to advocacy campaigns and support country teams—especially the Young Urban Women’s programme—to amplify young women’s voices and rights.

Who we’re looking for:

• A strong policy and research professional with deep knowledge of women’s rights, economic justice, and Global South-informed feminist analysis.
• Skilled in participatory, decolonial, feminist policy and research methods.
• Able to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling advocacy messages.
• Experienced in building alliances, working with feminist movements, and navigating political spaces.