EU Conflict and Humanitarian Policy Advisor

EU Conflict and Humanitarian Policy Advisor

Oxfam International EU Advocacy Office

Brussels, Belgium

Closing date: Sunday, 28 January 2024 @ 23:59 CET
Interviews: middle-end February 2024
Contract: Permanent
Weekly work hours: 36
Salary: C1 €80,139.93 (midpoint) including benefits.

Holidays and benefits: Life Assurance; 6% employer contribution to the Belgium Office Pension Scheme with NN insurance; Representation allowance € 195 net per month and transport allowance of € 49 net per month. You will be eligible to 25 days holiday per annum + 10 local public holidays.

Oxfam International is unable to guarantee the obtaining of a work permit for the role. Candidates must have and be able to retain the legal right to work in Belgium.

Flexible working: Flexibility is key to how we work within Oxfam, so we’re open to talking through the type of working arrangements that might work for you. This role, like any other role in the Oxfam EU office, is partially home-based (max 2 days a week for a full-time position). We support (limited) remote working and offer a budget for home-office setup.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion: We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization. Within the Oxfam 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.

The role

Leading the development and the implementation of advocacy strategies designed to influence the humanitarian and 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.

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.

Who we’re looking for

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 organisational and leadership skills and ability to prioritise 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.

What we offer

This role will allow you to act as a key contributor to the administrative team at Oxfam. We believe that every aspect of our work can lead to a positive outcome. If you have the same opinion, together with the ability to meet the challenges involved, this role offers scope for immense personal fulfillment – as well as outstanding opportunities to develop your career.

Oxfam is committed to providing a fair compensation package and to providing a flexible, supportive working environment.

Salary: C1 €80,139.93 (midpoint) including benefits.

Holidays and benefits: Life Assurance; 6% employer contribution to the Belgium Office Pension Scheme with NN insurance; representation allowance € 195 net per month and transport allowance of € 49 net per month. You will be eligible to 25 days holiday per annum + 10 local public holidays.

How to apply

Please upload an up-to-date CV and a Covering Letter, clearly explaining your suitability against he essential criteria in the Job Profile to recruitment@oxfam.org. Please indicate the Job Title in the Subject of the email.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted – usually within 3 weeks of the closing date.

For more information follow the link: https://oxfam.app.box.com/s/xskye6snfxelf4mzw5g46jas92kn4fpc.