Editor, Commonwealth Parliamentary Association

Closing date: Wednesday, 26 November 2014

Reference: ED2014

Location: London, UK

Closing date: 26th November 2014

£33,132 - £36,196 (Dependent upon experience and inclusive of London Weighting Allowance)

This position requires a motivated, hard-working and organised individual who is committed to progressing parliamentary democracy and has experience in fulfilling the range of responsibilities required across Editorial and Communications activities.

The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) connects, develops, promotes and supports Parliamentarians and their staff to identify benchmarks of good governance and the implementation of the enduring values of the Commonwealth. The CPA collaborates with Parliaments and other organisations, including the intergovernmental community, to achieve its Statement of Purpose.

CPA activities focus on the Commonwealth's commitment to its fundamental political values,
including: just and honest government, the alleviation of poverty, fundamental human rights, international peace and order, global economic development, the rule of law, equal rights and representation for all citizens of both genders, the separation of powers among the three branches of government and the right to participate in free and democratic political processes.

Applicants should hold a Degree level education in journalism/communication or a related field or equivalent, experience of social marketing techniques and application. Knowledge of issues relating to parliamentary democracy and governance development worldwide will be a key advantage to the potential post holder.

Completed application forms, with the names and addresses of two references should be sent marked CONFIDENTIAL to reach the undersigned by 26th November 2014.

Mr Joe Omorodion

Acting Secretary-General & Director Of Finance

CPA Secretariat Suite 700

Westminster House, 7 Millbank

London SW1P 3JA

Tel: +44 (0) 207 799 1460

Email: jo@cpahq.org

Interviews will be held on the 11th of December 2014.

This post is subject to UK Border Agency requirements for those who already have the right to work in the UK. Please note also that, due to the volume of applications, only those short listed for interviews will be contacted.

Further information about the CPA and the job description, as well as an application form, may be obtained from the CPA website at http://www.cpahq.org