Do you want to lead policy and advocacy efforts to create a Europe free of poverty and social exclusion?! Then this role may be for you! The European Anti-Poverty Network is the biggest European network of national, regional and local networks, involving anti-poverty NGOs and grassroot groups as well as European Organisations, active in the fight against poverty and social exclusion! EAPN has 32 national networks, and 13 European organisation members. EAPN’s goal is “a sustainable Europe free of poverty and social exclusion, with high levels of equality, where political, social, cultural and economic rights are respected”.
EAPN is recruiting a Policy and Advocacy Coordinator to lead the delivery on our Strategic Priorities around policy and advocacy (with a focus on social protection). We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic team player who is highly committed to the vision, mission and values of EAPN. Someone with strong advocacy skills. Someone who is skilled at facilitating and coordinating large groups of people and organisations. Someone with exceptional interpersonal skills, and natural talent for communicating with colleagues from different cultures and working styles, and for establishing trust with colleagues, members, and external stakeholders. If this sounds like you, then we hope you’ll consider applying!
We believe in in gender equality, and in respect for cultural and religious diversity and non-discrimination on the grounds of sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation or social origin. As such, women, people of colour and from ethnic minority groups, people with disabilities, people from the LGBTQI community and people coming from marginalized groups are especially encouraged to apply.
Please read these instructions, the job description and person specification carefully before you apply.
Interested candidates are requested to submit a CV and cover letter (maximum 2 pages) to to Sigrid Dahmen sigrid.dahmen@eapn.eu. Candidates are also invited to complete and send back an ‘Equality Monitoring Form’ – this is voluntary and will not form part of the selection process (the form is kept separate from the CV and cover letter).
In your cover letter, please tell us about relevant experience (in or outside paid employment) you have gained so that you can help us to assess your knowledge, skills and abilities. In relation to each essential criterion of the in the Person Description, please clearly state the extent to which you have gained the skills and experience necessary for the post. Please also advise us of any special requirements that you have on account of disability or other personal issue to enable you to compete equally with other candidates and state when you would be available to start.
Candidates called for interview will be required to deliver a short presentation on a relevant subject to the selection committee and compile a short advocacy strategy on a topical issue.
As we often receive many applications from experienced and qualified candidates, we will give priority to those who can demonstrate that they meet the criteria listed. We know you are busy, and we appreciate you taking the time to apply! Applications not respecting the instructions will not be considered.
Please include in the e-mail subject line: “Application for EAPN Policy and Advocacy Coordinator, YOUR NAME”.
Closing date for applications is 14 September 2020 at 09 00 CET.
Interviews of shortlisted candidates will be held in during the week of 5 October. The ideal candidate should be able to start in early December 2020.
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EAPN - European Anti Poverty Network
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