About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of NRC’s advocacy efforts toward the EU and its Member States in key areas of interest. The role will directly support NRC’s global strategic ambitions and strengthen country and regional capacities in effective policy and advocacy strategies and activities.

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking an experienced professional with a background in humanitarian affairs who has successfully led advocacy strategies influencing major institutional decision-makers. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of and interest in EU foreign policy, European institutions, and their processes.

What you will do

Some of your specific responsibilities include:

• Establish and lead in the implementation of targeted advocacy toward the EU and a selection of relevant Member States to advance NRC advocacy objectives on a determined number of humanitarian crises, and thematic areas, aligned with NRC Global advocacy and policy priorities.
• Consolidate NRC’s position as a leading agency for sound humanitarian policy advice through delivery of timely, specific, and evidence-based insights to EU policymakers and donors.
• Through regular meetings and travel, map-out key EU policymakers in Brussels and in relevant capitals who can effect change regarding priority advocacy issues for NRC.
• Meet with relevant EU representatives, Member States officials to convey NRC messages and to remain informed of important developments and decisions.
• Develop and maintain a network of civil society colleagues and specific files, and lead coalition work when relevant / necessary.
• Provide analysis to key NRC staff in advance of main decision-making forums or relevant processes, policy developments, key dates, and activities.
• Develop, design, and support the organisation of regular lobby missions to Brussels including visits to relevant capitals for NRC.
• Oversee and implement follow up of NRC delegations, meetings, and visits.