International Advocacy Coordinator, A.O. „CONCORDIA. Proiecte Sociale”, Full-time
Concordia Proiecte Sociale
13 noiembrie 2024
Chișinău, Сentru
De la 2 ani
Full-time
Universitate
În locația angajatorului
- este o asociație umanitară și non-profit;
- activează în Austria, Germania, Romania și Bulgaria;
- prezentă în Republica Moldova din 2004;
- își desfășoară activitatea pe tot teritoriul Republicii Moldova;
- este avocatul săracilor și al orfanilor;
- îngrijește anual de beneficiari unici din familii social-vulnerabile.
International Advocacy Coordinator, A.O. „CONCORDIA. Proiecte Sociale”, Full-time
CONCORDIA is an international non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children, youth, and families facing hardship in Romania, Bulgaria, the Republic of Moldova, Kosovo and Austria. Our mission is to break the cycle of generational poverty through advocacy, support systems, and empowerment.
We are looking for an International Advocacy Coordinator a dynamic and motivated colleague to support our international programme team.
Your Responsibilities:
- International Advocacy Strategy & Implementation:
- Develop and lead the implementation of CONCORDIA’s global advocacy strategy, currently focused on child protection, youth participation, and poverty alleviation.
- Engage with national advocacy teams in their efforts on national, regional and international platforms.
- Identify emerging topics relevant to child, youth, and family policy and shape CONCORDIA’s response.
- Monitor and research relevant policy developments across CONCORDIA’s regions (Romania, Bulgaria, Republic of Moldova, Kosovo, and Austria) and internationally.
- Lead advocacy activities, campaigns, and events, aligning them with national and global movements and EU policies.
- Draft and disseminate policy briefs, position papers, and reports to key stakeholders, including the EU institutions.
- Mapping of the stakeholders of the organisation for advocacy efforts;
- Represent CONCORDIA in international networks, coalitions, and working groups, fostering partnerships with other civil society organisations.
- Engage with the European Commission, Parliament, and Council to influence policies supporting vulnerable children and families.
- Facilitate child and youth participation in advocacy activities, ensuring their voices are heard at the highest policy levels.
- Conduct and/or organise advocacy training sessions for national staff, partners, children and youth, equipping them to participate in policy discussions and campaigns.
- Coordinate seminars and webinars for internal teams and external stakeholders to build understanding of advocacy strategies and policy developments.
- Work cross-departmentally and cross-country to support CONCORDIA’s communication efforts, ensuring advocacy goals are reflected in external communications, media, and digital platforms.
- Collaborate with fundraising teams to align advocacy objectives with project funding applications and overall programme development.
- Track and report on the effectiveness of advocacy efforts, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Prepare and present policy proposals and advocacy strategies to CONCORDIA’s International Leadership Team and board.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in international relations, political science, social work, or a related field;
- Proven experience (3+ years) in policy advocacy, preferably within an international NGO and/or organisation working with children, youth, and families;
- Knowledge of European and international institutions, human rights frameworks, research and social policies;
- Knowledge of the political and social contexts of the project countries;
- Strong understanding of child protection, youth participation, and poverty reduction policies;
- Demonstrated ability to design and implement advocacy strategies at national and international levels;
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience in public speaking, writing policy briefs, and representing organisations;
- Ability to work in cross-cultural settings, with strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach;
- Fluency in English required and an additional language (e.g., Bulgarian, Romanian, Albanian, German);
- Experience in managing advocacy campaigns, monitoring legislation, and coordinating multi-stakeholder events;
- Familiarity with digital advocacy tools and platforms is highly desirable;
- Ability to travel frequently.
- Attractive salary - offering the opportunity of a life at home;
- Annual bonus;
- Optional health insurance;
- Personal development budget, attendance at specialist training and conferences;
- Integration seminars for new colleagues, to make the settling-in period more efficient and of course more enjoyable;
- Stable working hours with lunch break;
- Experience in international projects;
- Team building/relaxation events offered by the organisation;
- Day off on your birthday with salary retention;
- Plus 1 day annual leave every 1 year worked in the organisation;
- Meal vouchers;
- Comfortable office with office equipment;
- Free communication package, including telephone on request;
- Work schedule - full-time.
A.O. „CONCORDIA. Proiecte Sociale " is an organization that protects children from any abuse and has an approved Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct, which is fully respected by all employees.
How to Apply:
Submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and motivation to eva.okonofua@concordia.or.at by November 22, 2024. Please include "International Advocacy Coordinator Application" in the subject line.
Please note: For the moment, it is impossible to receive messages from: yandex, mail.ru, zen, sputnik and other Russian platforms.
How to Apply:
Submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and motivation to eva.okonofua@concordia.or.at by November 22, 2024. Please include "International Advocacy Coordinator Application" in the subject line.
Please note: For the moment, it is impossible to receive messages from: yandex, mail.ru, zen, sputnik and other Russian platforms.
Email: eva.okonofua@concordia.or.at
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