EU Policy Officer

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European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual & Reproductive Rights (EPF)

Hybrid
  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Humanitarian or Development: Development
  • Experience level: Not specified
  • Organisation type: Inter-governmental
  • Remote option: Hybrid
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Permanent
  • Deadline: 28/07/2023
  • Location: Belgium
Sexual & reproductive rights (SRHR) Health

Job Description
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Drive the EU's development policies, with a special emphasis on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs):
  • •Champion the importance of SRHR to Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and raise awareness about the need to enhance  EU  Overseas  Development  Assistance (ODA) for SRHR.
  • •Organize events in collaboration  with  MEPs,  both within the  European  Parliament and in other locations, to highlight the significance of EU ODA for SRHR.
  • •Arrange study tours to  Low-  and  Middle-income  Countries,  in coordination with colleagues, to showcase the EU's development efforts related to SRHR.
o    Monitor developments, cultivate and advance alliances within the European Parliament:
  • •Stay updated on the  latest developments in relevant committees such as  DEVE,  FEMM, CONT, BUDG, LIBE, and others, and build relationships with MEPs to garner support for SRHR initiatives.
  • •Propose innovative policy solutions  that  will further advance the  EU's  ODA,  with a  specific focus on SRHR.
o    Manage, support and develop the secretariat of the MEP for the SRR working group:
  • •Assist in the functioning of an active MEP working group dedicated to SRHR, known as MEPs for SRR, providing comprehensive support.
o    Collaborate  with  colleagues  and  partners  to  advance  intra-EU  SRHR  themes  in  the  European Parliament:
  • •Liaise effectively with colleagues to promote and advocate for other  SRHR-related topics within the European Parliament.
  • •Collaboration with the SRHR – allies and partners at the EU level. o    Represent the organization in key coalitions and consortia:
  • •Actively participate,  alongside other  EPF  colleagues,  in influential coalitions and consortia to further the objectives of the organization.
o    Engage in original research on EU ODA for SRHR:•Undertake research projects, such as the Donor Atlas for SRHR, to gather valuable insights and data on EU ODA about SRHR. Skills and QualificationsoEssential: 
  • •At least three years of professional experience. 
  • •Strong knowledge and understanding of EU policies and institutions, particularly in developing policies and SRHR. 
  • •Excellent advocacy and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence MEPs, the EU institutions, stakeholders, and partners.
  • •Research proficiency, including the ability to gather, analyze, and present data.
  • •Experience in organising various events and study tours, including travel and event logistics. •Willing to travel regularly for conferences and study tours. 
  • •Ability to work with politicians from a broad cross-section of the political spectrum. 
  • •Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team and across departments. 
  • •Fluency in English (additional EU languages are an asset).
  • •Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with attention to detail.
  • •Commitment to EPF’s vision and mission. 
  • •Must be able to legally work in Belgium (if not an EU national, please provide proof of ability to work in the EU with your application). 

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