Belgium: Advocacy Advisor, Children’s Rights & Climate

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the Advocacy Advisor, Children’s rights & Climate in our SC Europe office based in Brussels, Belgium.

Role Purpose:

The EU has given climate exceptional priority through the EU Green Deal and other related actions and policies and is rightfully being considered as a leader on the issue of climate protection globally.

One of SC’s key priorities globally is to make sure that the climate crisis is perceived as a child rights crisis and children are agents of change. SC’s global co-child led campaign, Generation Hope, is focused on climate change and inequalities of children with the purpose of creating a safe, healthy and happy future for children.

In this context, SC Europe aims to strengthen its advocacy capacity and engagement with the EU with the purpose of leading discussions related to climate change, environmental protection and children's rights.

The post holder will strengthen internal ways of working by connecting members and offices in Europe and linking it to the work taking place globally in the movement. They will lead SC Europe’s advocacy by designing an influence EU focused strategy and position the office and organisation among EU decision makers and Brussels based organisations. They will tailor the organisation’s messaging on EU policies and strengthen and coordinate the members’ messaging at national level. Finally, the post holder will work together with child participation colleagues in the movement to empower children to know their rights in relation to climate change and bring children’s views in decision making procedures at EU level.

The post holder is expected to start Q1 2024.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Demonstrable advocacy experience in child rights, protection, and climate change
• Knowledge and understanding of EU policies on climate change / environment protection
• Networks of influence, and an ability to manage diverse professional relationships, thereby securing significant new opportunities for the organisation.
• A proven advocacy track record; the ability to speak and communicate effectively, and to tailor messages to different audiences.
• Knowledge and experience of child participation and/or child led advocacy is desirable.
• Experience of successfully operating in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• A full appreciation of the value of cooperation within a team environment.
• Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in.
• Commitment to Save the Children’s values.
• Ability to work and write in English; French speaking and writing desirable.

We can offer circa EUR 60,267 on a 12-month basis. National T&C will apply.

This role will be based in Belgium or elsewhere in Europe with regular travel to Belgium, provided the successful candidate has proof of eligibility to work in this location.

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The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

How to Apply:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your salary expectations. A full copy of the role profile and the link to apply can be found at Advocacy Advisor, Children's Rights and Climate | Save the Children International

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.