Advocacy Consultant

EuroMed Rights

Length of contract
1 year (full time). Position Renewable

About the Organisation

Since its inception in 1997, two years after the adoption of the Barcelona Declaration, EuroMed Rights has become one of the most prominent and most active actors in the Euro-Mediterranean region on human rights protection and democracy promotion. In 25 years, its membership has grown and its structure has been consolidated.

Today, the network represents 68 organisations active in 30 countries, with offices in Copenhagen (headquarters), Brussels, Tunisia and presence in Morocco. 

The organisation still stands by universal human rights principles and believes in the value of cooperation and dialogue across and within borders. As such, the network pursues its mission through networking and exchange between its members and partners, capacity building as a way to improve their skills, monitoring and documenting human rights violations and abuses, and advocacy work.

About the role

EuroMed Rights is looking to recruit a Palestine Advocacy Consultant to be integrated in its Brussels office within the framework of the project “Provision of comprehensive and inclusive legal aid support to the Palestinian population of East Jerusalem”. The Project is implemented by the Jerusalem Human Rights Consortium and aims at protecting and supporting the marginalised Palestinian communities of East Jerusalem from displacement, safeguarding their legal status and rights and empowering them to remain resilient in the face of discriminatory policies. The Consultant will support the advocacy component of the project as part of the Advocacy Team at EuroMed Rights, acting as the advocacy focal point for all consortium members to ensure effective coordination and representation at EU level.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Advocacy Director, the consultant will: 

• Implement and support the joint advocacy strategy on Palestine in line with the project objectives; support the development, review, and adaptation of the advocacy strategy and monitoring framework.
• Monitor EU and Member State policies, communications, and developments related to Palestine, providing timely analysis and updates to consortium members.
• Coordinate the development of joint advocacy messages, policy briefs, and position papers in consultation with consortium partners.
• Identify and advise on advocacy opportunities within EU institutions and other relevant fora.
• Facilitate communication and engagement between consortium members and Brussels-based actors.
• Contribute to the monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of advocacy-related project activities.
• Support the implementation of relevant advocacy activities, including drafting letters and briefing papers.

Skills, Competencies & Experience

Required Skills :•

• Demonstrated understanding of EU institutions and policy processes. 
• Proven experience in human rights or Middle East-related advocacy. Focus on Palestine is a strong asset.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills in English. 
• Computer literacy in Word (at least basic Excel knowledge is required).
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and orally.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to details.
• Self-motivated, well-organised, able to work independently and efficiently under pressure.

Desirable Skills:

• Working knowledge of French and/or Arabic.
• Established network with EU and Brussels-based stakeholders on Middle East policy.
• Experience in coalition-building and multi-stakeholder advocacy initiatives.

Required Experience:

•  Minimum of 5 years’ experience in advocacy or public affairs, preferably with an NGO/INGO.

Required Qualifications

• University Degree in international relations, political science, law, human rights, or related field.

Conditions of employment

• Position open to EU citizens or applicants with a valid work permit in Belgium

Working locations

• Brussels, Belgium

How to apply

• If you believe you qualify for this position, please send to: [email protected]

  • Email subject line : “Job Title”

  • Your CV (PDF only)

  • A cover letter outlining relevant experience and motivation (PDF only).

Interviews

• Interviews will take place on November 19th.

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