Overall purpose of the job
As part of the EU Influencing Team, the assistant will support Plan International EU Office’s work to ensure that the promotion and protection of children's rights, with a focus on gender equality, is a priority in the EU's external action.
Main Responsibilities
Under the supervision of and in collaboration with the Head of Influencing and the Policy and Advocacy Officer:
- Support Plan International EU Office’s advocacy work with the aim to bring Plan International’s key asks to European Union stakeholders and influence their policies and actions in partner countries, focusing on key areas including Gender Equality, Humanitarian Aid, Youth Economic Empowerment (YEE), EU Funding (Multiannual Financial Framework, Official Development Assistance etc.), Girls’ Leadership and Youth Participation;
- Support Plan International EU Office's work to advance girls' rights and gender equality in the framework of Plan International's global campaign Girls Get Equal;
- Support the organisation of key events and activities such as the European Development Days and the European Week of Action for Girls, including youth participation related tasks, among others;
- Liaise with the Partnerships Team of the EU Office as wells as with Plan International’s National, Regional and Country Offices to gather information, prepare policy briefs/position papers, and collaborate on influencing processes as relevant;
- Monitor relevant EU policies and maintain contact databases;
- Working in collaboration with the communications team as relevant, such as drafting articles and setting up influencing plans;
- Provide support for the organisation of both internal and external meetings;
- Represent Plan International in external meetings as appropriate.
Skills and qualifications requirements
- A university degree or previous experience in a relevant field (International Development, European Studies, Human Rights, Political Science, Gender studies etc.);
- Understanding of the functioning of the European Union, and its external action strongly preferred. Understanding of the EU’s humanitarian aid or international cooperation and development aid particularly relating to child rights and gender equality is an asset;
- Ability to analyse and synthesise key information;
- Ability to consistently apply good judgement under pressure;
- Flexible, proactive and resourceful with good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines in a rapidly changing environment
- Ability to work independently/with little supervision;
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills;
- Commitment to Plan International’s values, vision and mission;
- Experience in organising events;
- Understanding of the links between advocacy and communications.
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