ICPD Project Officer

International Planned Parenthood Federation - European Network

Brussels, Belgium

IPPF is a global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights for all. We are a worldwide movement of national organizations working with and for communities and individuals. IPPF EN includes 40 membership-based associations throughout Europe and Central Asia, as well as the Regional Office in Brussels, Belgium. 

The IPPF European Network Regional Office in Brussels is seeking to recruit a full-time ICPD Project Officer.

Do you want to help IPPF EN to influence the integration of sexual and reproductive health and rights into the new Global Framework? 

As part of our Public Affairs/International Advocacy team, you will use your experience in European Union advocacy work to manage the implementation and effectiveness of the regional part of the IPPF project on the ICPD+20 (International Conference on Population and Development, Cairo 1994). 

You have a proven track record in managing projects with significant financial resources and a thorough knowledge of UN processes and structures. Fluency in English is essential together with excellent written communication as well as strong negotiating skills. Sound organisational skills with the ability to multi task and meet multiple tight deadlines are a must. You have a degree or equivalent standard of education. Knowledge of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights is highly desirable. 

Interested candidates are requested to send their application letter with detailed CV to jobhr@ippfen.org before Tuesday 5 March 2013. Please note that interviews will be organized in our offices on 11 and 12 March. 

The full job description can be downloaded here. 

IPPF European Network envisions a world where every individual is healthy; where sex and sexuality are recognised as fundamental and precious parts of human life; where sexual and reproductive choices are respected; and where diversity is valued and celebrated.