Contract: Fixed term, 1 year (with possibility of extension, depending on funding)
Hours: 36 hours per week (1 FTE)
Salary and benefits: €61,559.00 to €68,399.00 + Representation Allowance
Oxfam International is unable to guarantee the obtaining of a work permit for the role. Candidates must already have and be able to retain the legal right to work in Belgium.
Flexible working: We believe flexible working is key to building the Secretariat of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of working arrangements that might work for you, such as working from home and part-time work.
Oxfam International is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace.
The Role
Oxfam International Secretariat is looking for an EU Migration Policy Advisor to lead the policy and advocacy development and implementation of Oxfam’s work on migration and forced displacement at European level. The position will lead on influencing EU targets (Commission, Parliament, Council), focusing on two strands of work:
- Protection of migrants and upholding their rights during their flight, upon arrival and during their stay in Europe.
- The external EU Migration Agenda and its impacts on Oxfam advocacy priorities (inequality, development, humanitarian, gender, climate).
The position will also support and strategically advise relevant country and regional teams and partners to influence the EU’s operations at the country and regional level and (help them) link their migration and displacement advocacy towards the EU and its member states.
Key responsibilities are:
- Undertaking policy and political analysis aimed at strengthening Oxfam’s understanding of, and ability to influence relevant EU migration policies and practices.
- Developing and maintaining key relationships with the relevant EU institutions, policy makers and other stakeholders.
- Working closely with other relevant NGOs and networks for joint advocacy initiatives.
- Leading the development of briefings, letters and presentations.
- Representing Oxfam in meetings, conferences, and international fora.
- Undertaking internal coordination work within the Oxfam Confederation, supporting country-led advocacy and linking programme work with broader influencing work.
Who we’re looking for
Our next EU Migration Policy Advisor will need to have:
- Experience in the humanitarian/development sector and on refugee/migration issues, preferably in the European context;
- Excellent understanding of the European Union institutions, processes, and political debates, including those related to conflicts, asylum and migration;
- Excellent analytical skills, demonstrable ability to provide strong leadership and representational skills in a multi-disciplinary setting.
- Experience in alliance building in working with civil society partners and across multi-cultural environments;
- Diplomacy, tact, and negotiation skills, as well as ability to work independently, coupled with a drive to achieve results.
Please see the full job description for further details.
What we offer
This role will give you an opportunity to This role will give you an opportunity to join a committed and diverse team at the Brussels office and be part of world-wide movement to fight inequality.
At Oxfam, we believe that every aspect of our work can lead to a positive outcome. If you have the same opinion, together with the ability to meet the challenges involved, this role offers scope for immense personal fulfilment – as well as outstanding opportunities to develop your career. Oxfam is committed to providing a fair compensation package and a flexible working environment
About us
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.
We are an international confederation of 21 organizations (affiliates) plus the Oxfam International Secretariat, working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in around 90 countries.
The Oxfam International Secretariat is currently headquartered in Nairobi, with offices in Oxford, Washington DC, New York, Brussels, Geneva, and a liaison office with the Africa Union in Addis Ababa.
All our work is led by our core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality.
Our commitment to safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Please note that Oxfam International participates in the Inter-Agency Scheme for the Disclosure of Safeguarding-related Misconduct in Recruitment Processes within the Humanitarian and Development Sector. Under this scheme, if you have been employed by another member of the scheme, we will request information from that organization on any misconduct history in accordance with the terms of the scheme. For scheme details please click here.
How to apply:
Please apply directly on Oxfam International's website here.