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- 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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