WATERAID

Brussels, Belgium (Hybrid)
€43,000 - €46,000 gross annually, depending on experience with excellent benefits
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

REQUIREMENTS

To be successful, you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in European affairs, development, economics, international relations or a related field, or relevant work experience.
• At least 1-2 years working in the EU advocacy and policy space, ideally in a non-profit and/or in EU institutions. Experience working at the European Parliament particularly desirable.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills with the ability to synthesise complex policy documents and translate these for a wider audience.
• Experience of managing events desirable.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to multitask, manage workload independently and work to sometimes changing deadlines.
• Fluency in English; other European languages desirable.

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Closing date: Applications will close at 12:00 on 26th February 2025.
How to Apply: Click ‘Apply’ to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective country.

As our politically informed and creative EU Advocacy Officer, you will support WaterAid’s political advocacy to the European institutions, with a specific focus on the European Parliament.
You will deliver high quality briefings, events, and research to help advance progress on life-changing universal WASH access. You will follow issues related to development cooperation and WASH, water security, and WASH’s cross-sectoral impact, particularly in the areas of climate and health.