Senior Policy & Advocacy Officer (Gender Equality & SRHR)
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DSW
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Not Specified
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: €3,800 EUR-€4,500 EUR / monthly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 05/12/2025
- Location: Belgium
Our Brussels team is looking for a Senior Policy & Advocacy Officer to drive our work on gender equality and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) within the EU’s international cooperation.
If you’re passionate about advancing gender equality, SRHR, and global health and have strong EU advocacy experience - this is an excellent opportunity to help shape EU policies and funding that support inclusive, sustainable development worldwide.
💼 What you will do
• Lead advocacy activities on EU external action, gender equality & SRHR
• Monitor EU policies and funding processes (Global Europe Instrument, GAP, Global Health Strategy, etc.)
• Develop strategic recommendations, policy positions & advocacy materials
• Engage EU institutions, civil society organisations, coalitions & other partners
• Represent DSW at events, meetings & policy dialogues
• Collaborate with our Brussels and global teams on joint initiatives
• Contribute to communication, reporting, and resource mobilisation activities
✨ What we’re looking for
• 4–7+ years of EU advocacy experience
• Strong understanding of EU external action, gender equality & SRHR
• Excellent drafting, communication & networking skills
• Master’s degree in a relevant field (EU policy, gender, public/global health, development, etc.)
• Fluent English
• Work and residence permit for Belgium
• Alignment with DSW’s mission and values
🌱 What we offer
• One-year full-time contract, with the possibility of extension
• Competitive NGO salary (€3,800–€4,500 gross/month) + benefits
• Flexible working arrangements & training opportunities
• A supportive, international, mission-driven team
• Meaningful work advancing gender equality and global health
📩 How to apply:
Send your CV and motivation letter with the reference “(Senior) Advocacy Officer gender equality 2025” to [email protected].
🔄 Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
🗓️ Interviews will take place in the week of 8 December.
✉️ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you’re passionate about advancing gender equality, SRHR, and global health and have strong EU advocacy experience - this is an excellent opportunity to help shape EU policies and funding that support inclusive, sustainable development worldwide.
💼 What you will do
• Lead advocacy activities on EU external action, gender equality & SRHR
• Monitor EU policies and funding processes (Global Europe Instrument, GAP, Global Health Strategy, etc.)
• Develop strategic recommendations, policy positions & advocacy materials
• Engage EU institutions, civil society organisations, coalitions & other partners
• Represent DSW at events, meetings & policy dialogues
• Collaborate with our Brussels and global teams on joint initiatives
• Contribute to communication, reporting, and resource mobilisation activities
✨ What we’re looking for
• 4–7+ years of EU advocacy experience
• Strong understanding of EU external action, gender equality & SRHR
• Excellent drafting, communication & networking skills
• Master’s degree in a relevant field (EU policy, gender, public/global health, development, etc.)
• Fluent English
• Work and residence permit for Belgium
• Alignment with DSW’s mission and values
🌱 What we offer
• One-year full-time contract, with the possibility of extension
• Competitive NGO salary (€3,800–€4,500 gross/month) + benefits
• Flexible working arrangements & training opportunities
• A supportive, international, mission-driven team
• Meaningful work advancing gender equality and global health
📩 How to apply:
Send your CV and motivation letter with the reference “(Senior) Advocacy Officer gender equality 2025” to [email protected].
🔄 Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
🗓️ Interviews will take place in the week of 8 December.
✉️ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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