• Support the Red Cross EU office in coordinating the events and opportunities of the Belgian EU Presidency across the three units (DM development, Migration and Social Inclusion / Health)
• Together with the Belgian Red Cross, the Red Cross EU office and when necessary with the ICRC, liaise with the Belgian permanent representation
• Support with establishing meetings with the Government key stakeholders in the capital of the EU Presidency, with the permanent representatives and with the Council.
• Coordinate the program for the trio presidencies. Organizing regular meetings and tracking the priorities.
• Monitor events planned for the EU Presidencies and coordinate the EUNSs input and/or participation in the event.
• Lead in organizing and coordinating key events during the presidency.
• Work closely with the communication unit around positioning and visibility under the EU Presidencies
Strengthening Red Cross engagement in key humanitarian themes of common interest at the EU level”
• Monitor and analyze EU policy initiatives and prepare written analysis and briefings for members.
• Contribute to Belgian Red Cross and RCEU position papers as directed by the supervisor, and ensure appropriate follow-up
• Inform EU institutions, policy makers and stakeholders about Red Cross initiatives and best practices in the related sector
General tasks
• Organize meetings, telephone conferences with Belgian Red Cross and other National Societies, ICRC and IFRC, and ensure their active follow-up
• Prepare and write analysis of documents, briefings, monthly reports and positions according to the needs
• Participate in meetings and events organized by the office and draft minutes of the meetings
• Provide general support for the Unit activities
Carry out specific duties on behalf of the Belgian Red Cross
• Represent the Belgian RC in internal meetings and RCRC dialogue where relevant
• Represent the Belgian RC towards EU counterparts and external partners as guided by HQ and coordinated with the RCEU Office
Profile:
• You have a University degree in international relations, political science, or other relevant field (for example public health or disaster management)
• You have at least 4 years of experience in international cooperation or in public health related fields with 2 years of experience minimum in one of the following fields: migration, social economy, health, and emergency response
• You can demonstrate experience and/or knowledge in managing and maintaining relationships with external partners
• You have a good understanding of EU processes and working mechanisms
• Experience with the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement, including time in the field and/or with a National Society is a definite asset
• You are skilled at writing reports, papers and briefings
• You have a good knowledge of EU external action, international partnerships and development cooperation
• You are able to negotiate and coordinate different positions with strong sense of diplomacy and tact
• You have experience in humanitarian diplomacy
• Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point
Language: Fluently spoken and written English and good command of French and Dutch.
Apply at: https://jobs.croix-rouge.be/jobs/advocacy-officer-7620/