EU Policy Advisor – EU External Affairs (f/m)

Location: Liaison & Advocacy, EU Office in Brussels, Belgium

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Monitor policy developments at EU level, identify opportunities, develop and implement advocacy strategies according to SOS Children’s Villages strategic objectives and work programme; promote opportunities to concretise these achievements through funding commitments
• Provide policy research, analysis and advice concerning your areas of responsibility
• Develop advocacy messages and positions in collaboration with the Advocacy Team and Member Associations, including capacity building and driving engagement towards the EU
• Write briefings, statements, notes and other communication materials for external and internal audiences
• Ensure a good information flow with colleagues, other internal departments and Member Associations
• Organisation and facilitation of events and workshops
• Representation and networking on behalf of SOS Children’s Villages International with the European Institutions and other actors as required

Requirements

• Excellent knowledge and experience of working with the EU institutions, structures, policies, procedures and funding mechanisms
• Track record in partnership development and allocation of funding opportunities
• MA  Degree in International Relations, Political Science, EU studies; Human Rights or related field; BA Degree and commensurate experience can also be considered
•  Knowledge of humanitarian policies would be an advantage
• 5 years of proven relevant professional experience in the field of development cooperation, and/ or Child Rights, including in policy analysis and development, advocacy activities and event organisation in an NGO environment
• Strong analytical capacity and project management skills; ability to organise and manage own work
• Excellent networking and communication skills, both written and oral
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English; knowledge of another European language (French, German or Spanish) a distinct advantage
• Full computer literacy
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• EU citizenship or labour permit for Belgium required

We offer

• International working environment, with a social and thriving team culture
• Experience working with an international NGO in the field of children’s rights
• An attractive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience 

• Your CV (max. 2 pages)
• A cover letter (max. 1 page) outlining your motivation for this position
• A sample of your work (statement, position paper, briefing) that you have written in English