EU Advocacy Coordinator - Brussels

Reference no.: 1061794587
Deadline for application: 15.06.2011
Contact info.: Youri Saadallah, Director of NRC Europe, +32 (0)2 212 0818

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is about to begin an exciting large-scale advocacy project in partnership with the Overseas Development Institute Humanitarian Policy Group (ODI HPG) entitled ‘Strengthening Principled Humanitarian Response Capacities.’ The project aims to increase the capacity within the humanitarian community to operationalise humanitarian principles, including in respect of funding, as well as to contribute to increased EU Member States’ support for principled humanitarian action and the continuation of funding outside the conflict management toolbox.

NRC is looking for an experienced EU Advocacy Coordinator to implement critical components of the project from the NRC Europe office in Brussels. This is a new position which will have substantial engagement with the NRC Head Quarters in Oslo and various field programmes. The project falls under NRC's broader Global Advocacy Strategy where increased humanitarian access is the main priority. The Coordinator will conduct joint case studies with ODI HPG, draft case study reports, organise workshops and dissemination, liaise and network with NGOs and humanitarian coordination mechanisms and draft the project Advocacy Strategy. The Coordinator will represent NRC in forums and workshops as agreed with the EU Advocacy Manager and NRC Head of Advocacy.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years experience from high level advocacy in complex emergencies and a track rcord of undertaking research and publications. Proven experience in policy development and drafting speeches, talking points, web stories, media products and position papers, as well as drafting and implementationof advocacy strategies is a must. Whilst the ability to draft and speak high quality English is essential, French and/or another European lauguage is desirable. The position-holder will also be required to travel between 30 to 50 days per year.

See Job Description: http://www.nrc.no/arch/img.aspx?file_id=9567599

HOW TO APPLY
Please send your CV and a cover letter in English outlining how you meet the skills and experience described above to post@nrceurope.be

Only electronic applications will be considered.
Only candidates allowed to work in Belgium will be considered.
Please note that we do not have the resources to respond to all applicants and therefore only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 15 June 2011 at 5 pm