Advocacy Adviser -Maternity Cover

The Opportunity

Save the Children Europe has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the– Advocacy Advisor – Maternity Coverin Brussel, Belgium on a fixed term contract until May 31, 2022

ROLE PURPOSE:

Brussels is home to the European Union, a regional institution with global impact, which plays a critical role in shaping children’s lives and helping to ensure their rights are fulfilled. The EU specifically addresses children’s rights and child protection concerns and has a direct role in relation to the situations of children who are vulnerable, marginalized, socially excluded and/or affected by poverty in Europe.

The Advocacy Advisor in Save the Children Europe will play a crucial role in ensuring that the EU implements and renews its commitment to protect, respect and promote children’s rights in Europe. He or she will play a central part in ensuring that Save the Children has a credible and visible presence in Brussels, and will have an active role in cross-organisational advocacy activities.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Demonstrable advocacy experience in child poverty and social exclusion, child rights and child participation, at the European level either for a non-governmental organisation or international organisation
• Knowledge and understanding of the EU, and its role in social policies
• Experience of creating networks of influence, and an ability to manage diverse professional relationships, thereby securing significant new opportunities for the organisation
• A proven advocacy track record; the ability to speak and communicate effectively, and to tailor messages to different audiences
• Experience of successfully operating in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• A full appreciation of the value of cooperation within a team environment
• Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in.
• A commitment to and an understanding of NGO work on a European level
• Commitment to Save the Children’s values
• Ability to work and write in English and a good command of French

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers/apply

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.