EU Policy Advisor Inequality & Tax
Oxfam International EU Advocacy Office
Brussels, Belgium
Closing date: Monday 13 July 2015 @ 23:59 BST
Interviews will take place the week of 27 July 2015 in Oxfam International’s EU office in Brussels. We will only contact those candidates who are invited for an interview.
Full time Permanent Contract
Salary: 58 800 EUR gross annual plus pension, transport and representation allowance
Candidates must have the legal right to work in Belgium
Oxfam International is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity within the workplace.
One person in three in the world lives in poverty. Oxfam is determined to change that world by mobilizing the power of people against poverty.
Around the world, Oxfam works to find practical, innovative ways for people to lift themselves out of poverty and thrive. We save lives and help rebuild livelihoods when crisis strikes. And we campaign so that the voices of the poor influence the local and global decisions that affect them. In all we do, Oxfam works with partner organizations and alongside vulnerable women and men to end the injustices that cause poverty.
Our EU Advocacy Office in Brussels is looking for a committed individual with European professional experience to work on EU Inequality and taxation policies.
Working in a multi-cultural team, s/he will contribute to Oxfam’s global campaign entitled “Even it Up” against extreme economic inequality and will lead the development and implementation of our advocacy work for fairer tax rules in Europe and in developing countries.
Interviews will take place the week of 27 July 2015 in Oxfam International’s EU office in Brussels. We will only contact those candidates who are invited for an interview.
Full time Permanent Contract
Salary: 58 800 EUR gross annual plus pension, transport and representation allowance
Candidates must have the legal right to work in Belgium
Oxfam International is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity within the workplace.
One person in three in the world lives in poverty. Oxfam is determined to change that world by mobilizing the power of people against poverty.
Around the world, Oxfam works to find practical, innovative ways for people to lift themselves out of poverty and thrive. We save lives and help rebuild livelihoods when crisis strikes. And we campaign so that the voices of the poor influence the local and global decisions that affect them. In all we do, Oxfam works with partner organizations and alongside vulnerable women and men to end the injustices that cause poverty.
Our EU Advocacy Office in Brussels is looking for a committed individual with European professional experience to work on EU Inequality and taxation policies.
Working in a multi-cultural team, s/he will contribute to Oxfam’s global campaign entitled “Even it Up” against extreme economic inequality and will lead the development and implementation of our advocacy work for fairer tax rules in Europe and in developing countries.
S/he will monitor EU developments on taxation and inequality and identify Oxfam’s asks accordingly to promote them in relevant European institutions and fora in Brussels as well as towards the European media.
S/he will work closely with European Oxfam affiliates and other networks active on tax (NGOs, trade unions…) as well as with Oxfam colleagues in developing countries to influence relevant EU Institutions and Member States and ensure developing countries can raise more tax revenues.
S/he will also provide tailored support and information to other members of the Oxfam family on EU taxation issues, targets and developments.
S/he will also provide tailored support and information to other members of the Oxfam family on EU taxation issues, targets and developments.
Requirements
- Experience of working on EU policies, preferably on economic or tax issues and very good understanding of EU institutions and functioning;
- Direct experience of working with political & governmental stakeholders to influence change – have a good track record in policy influencing;
- Good knowledge of international development issues;
- Analytical skills and able to think strategically as well as creatively;
- Team player and excellent communications skills;
- Fluency in English required and competence in other European languages, especially French, is desirable;
- Commitments to Oxfam values and principles.
To read the job description and to apply for this job, please check our website on following link:
http://www.oxfam.org/en/jobs/secretariat
http://www.oxfam.org/en/jobs/secretariat
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