Policy and Advocacy Adviser - Financing and Funding for Sustainable Development

(Maternity Cover)

CONCORD - European Confederation of NGOs Working on Sustainable Development and International Cooperation

Brussels, Belgium

CONCORD is seeking a highly-motivated Policy and Advocacy Adviser to steer our work on Financing and Funding for Sustainable Development (FFSD).

ROLE SPECIFICATION

The purpose of this role is to provide expert input and to support CONCORD members to shape CONCORD’s advocacy work on financing and funding for sustainable development, in alignment with our vision, strategy and values. You will contribute to the work of the other advisers within the Secretariat in order to achieve our joint aim of transformational change in EU policy, funding and practice. You will support the communication team in contributing to the visibility of CONCORD’s work.

Key areas of responsibility

Coordinate and steer CONCORD’s FFSD work with members, including planning and reporting;
Drive and further our advocacy and evidence on funding for CSOs through EU international cooperation, building on CONCORD’s Lion’s Share Report and other relevant CONCORD positions;
Facilitate regular meetings with our members working on FFSD to ensure that information, intelligence and analysis circulates fluidly;
Develop CONCORD positions with members on FFSD;
Promote political dialogue and build relationships with the EU institutions;
Hold regular meetings and negotiations with allies for coordinated FFSD advocacy;
Coordinate closely with the Policy and Advocacy team;
Analyse and respond to European and international policy processes and trends that are relevant to financing and funding for sustainable development;
Coordinate with and support communications colleagues in contributing to the visibility and impact of our FFSD recommendations;
Contribute to overall policy and advocacy work and internal coordination and collaboration;
Represent the Confederation in relevant governance, planning, intelligence and advocacy meetings;
Support the peer-to-peer capacity-building of members to better engage in national, EU, partner country and international advocacy initiatives.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The successful candidate will understand and be committed to CONCORD’s vision and goals and be able to contribute to CONCORD’s ambition to pursue a transformational agenda at EU level.

Knowledge:

Academic background or professional experience in the international development and/or human rights sector;
Sound understanding of gender equality;
Good understanding of EU policy-making and influencing processes and strategies.

Experience:

At least 5 years of relevant professional experience (excluding internships) in policy and advocacy work;
Experience in advocacy towards the EU with proven track record of policy and advocacy successes;
Experience of writing briefings or reports on international cooperation or related issues;
Experience of organising events and coordinating different entities;
Familiarity with the EU budget and programming processes and documents;
Familiarity with EU/global financial architecture and funding modalities.

Skills:

Politically astute, with well-honed policy analysis skills, including an ability to analyse political and policy trends and to develop strategic advocacy positions that imply transformative change;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and collegial approach, including tactful but effective facilitation to build consensus;
Strong planning and organisational skills, particularly the ability to plan and execute research that contributes to advocacy positions;
Team player; proactive; self-starter;
Capable networker, able to coordinate and operate effectively in coalitions;
Confidence and fluency in communicating to external audiences on CONCORD’s work in your areas of focus;
Fluent level written and spoken English; working knowledge of French desirable.

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