EU Conflict and Humanitarian Policy Advisor

LOCATION: Brussels, Belgium
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
INTERNAL JOB GRADE: C1

DEPARTMENT and TEAM: Advocacy, Campaigns and Engagement, EU Advocacy
SALARY: €80,139.93 (midpoint) including benefits, HOURS (1 FTE)

FLEXIBLE WORKING
We believe flexible working is key to building the workplace of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. We think this role would work particularly well as partially home-based. We support (limited) remote working, and we offer a budget for home office setup.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization. Within the EU office, we are actively looking for colleagues with roots in the Global South and colleagues from Central and Eastern Europe, and we are committed to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities and/or neurodiversity.

DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: Achieving systemic change and impact using Oxfam’s presence at every level from local, to regional, to global, aligned with the vision of Oxfam’s Global Strategic Framework: influencing and engaging audiences around the world – through action and by generating financial support – to fight inequality to end poverty and injustice.

TEAM PURPOSE: This post will be part of the Oxfam International EU Advocacy office which is based in Brussels, Belgium. The team focuses on the European Union institutions, primarily the European Commission, Council and Parliament. It advocates for sustainable, inclusive, and accountable programming and policies on development and humanitarian aid. The team also acts as a service hub for the Oxfam Confederation, by supporting country offices and partners to engage with the EU in Brussels and in countries (with EU Delegations, EEAS), and by coordinating advocacy efforts amongst European Oxfam affiliates regarding European policies.

This post will also work closely with the Oxfam International Humanitarian Team (called ‘Rights in Crisis’) as well as humanitarian policy advisors in regions and countries.

JOB PURPOSE: Leading the development and the implementation of advocacy strategies designed to influence the humanitarian & conflict policies and practices of the European institutions, both in Brussels and at country level. Also coordinating the humanitarian advocacy efforts across key EU Members States.

ROLE REPORTS TO Deputy Head of the EU Advocacy Office and Senior Media Advisor

ROLES REPORTING TO THIS POST Humanitarian, Conflict and Migration policy assistant
(shared management with the EU Migration Policy Advisor)

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY N/A

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Technical, Leadership, People and Resource management)

• To develop and lead the implementation of advocacy strategies to influence the European Union (EU) institutions and Member States on conflict and humanitarian issues, in line with Oxfam’s priorities.

• To undertake policy and political analysis aimed at strengthening Oxfam’s understanding of, and ability to, influence relevant EU humanitarian and conflict policies and practices, on topics like local humanitarian leadership, nexus, Women Peace & Security, access, respect for International Humanitarian Law, and funding).

• To develop and maintain relationships with the relevant EU institutions and key policy makers for the implementation of Oxfam’s advocacy, and to influence politicians and officials, especially in Brussels.

• To undertake internal coordination work in the EU Advocacy office with key colleagues (ECHO Account manager, EU Migration Policy Advisor, EU Civic Space Policy Advisor, EU Media Advisor), and coordinate with Oxfam affiliates (particularly in Europe), other Oxfam advocacy offices in New York and Geneva, Oxfam country offices, and allies.

• To prepare policy briefings, letters, blogs and presentations and other written materials, including media products in collaboration with the media team, for internal and external use.

• To organize and manage events in Brussels to support Oxfam’s advocacy objectives, and represent Oxfam in lobby meetings, conferences, consultation meetings and international fora as appropriate as well as in the media.

• To work closely with other humanitarian, peace and human rights organizations and networks on joint advocacy initiatives at EU level.

• To line-manage the Humanitarian, Conflict and Migration Policy Assistant (together with the EU Migration Policy Advisor).

  PERSON SPECIFICATION

Most importantly, every individual at Oxfam International Secretariat needs to be able to:

• Live our values of INCLUSION, ACCOUNTABILITY, EMPOWERMENT, COURAGE, SOLIDARITY and EQUALITY (read more about these here)

Ensure you commit to our ORGANIZATIONAL ATTRIBUTES (including adhering to the Code of Conduct): https://oxfam.box.com/s/bfjxlm6pkg1mtuxzq3hvp7lcr4f3ypds

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES

ESSENTIAL

• Self-Awareness
• Influencing
• Enabling

In addition:

• Good knowledge of international conflict and humanitarian contexts, main policy processes and main humanitarian topics relevant to Oxfam.
• Demonstrable knowledge of EU decision-making processes and relevant EU institutions (ways of working, agendas, and how to influence them).
• Track record in policy influencing towards governments and/or international institutions.
• Demonstrable organizational and leadership skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects to deadlines in a complex institutional setting.
• Strong communication skills for lobbying and media work, diplomatic approach when needed and awareness of political sensitivities.
• Strong inter-personal and feminist skills, and ability to work well and flexibly in teams working across countries and time-zones, while also able to take initiative and work under pressure with limited supervision.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.
• Adherence and commitment to Oxfam’s values.

Desirable

• Ability to work (speak, read, write) in French.
• Lived experiences with intersecting systems of oppression, with knowledge and experience of how power and privilege play out in the countries we work with.
• Work experience in countries with a humanitarian or conflict situation is highly desirable.

SAFER RECRUITMENT: Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.