Policy and Advocacy Coordinator: Regional Alliances
CONCORD is the European Confederation of Relief and Development NGOs. We are made up of member organisations: 28 national platforms, 25 international networks and 4 associate members that represent over 2,600 NGOs, supported by millions of citizens across Europe. We are the main interlocutor with the EU institutions on development policy, funding and practice.
CONCORD is seeking a highly-motivated individual to join the Policy and Advocacy Team for a 9-month maternity replacement.
Role Specification
During this period, the role is to provide expert input and to support CONCORD members to shape CONCORD’s advocacy work on EU relations with other regions - with the focus being on Africa. You will build on your knowledge of Africa and your contacts in the region to develop strong advocacy positions relating to key EU-Africa processes.
You will contribute to the work of the other Coordinators within the Secretariat in order to achieve our joint aim of transformational change in EU policy, funding and practice. You will support the communication team in contributing to the visibility of CONCORD’s work.
Key areas of responsibility
Person Specification
The candidate will understand and be committed to CONCORD’s vision and goals and be able to contribute to CONCORD’s ambition to pursue a transformational agenda at EU level.
Knowledge
Experience
Skills
Conditions of Employment:
Contract: 9-month maternity cover position (“CDD”).
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Gross salary: from €3579 per month, depending on experience
Other benefits: holiday allowance; hospitalisation insurance; affiliation to pension scheme; meal vouchers and a monthly commuting allowance on local public transport or by bicycle pro rata for the period.
The position reports to the Head of Policy and Advocacy.
If you are interested, please send a CV (max. 2 pages, no photo) and a cover letter explaining your motivation and fit (max. 1 page) to: jobs@concordeurope.org. Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.
The closing date for applications is 29 October 2020. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The interviews will take place during the week of 9 November.
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