Advocacy Hub Lead: EU Policy & Brussels Network

Lm International/Tchad; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

EU-CORD is seeking an Advocacy Coordinator to lead the EU-CORD Advocacy Hub in Brussels. The role focuses on strategy implementation, coordination of member priorities, and building strong relations with EU institutions and Brussels networks.

You will facilitate member-driven advocacy, align priorities with EU policy opportunities, and ensure coordination between the Advocacy Hub, ALG, and Administrative Council, while representing the network in policy dialogues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (required).
• Strong networking, facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound understanding of EU institutions, decision-making processes, and policy cycles.
• Proven experience in advocacy, lobbying, or policy engagement at EU level.
• Proven ability to translate strategic priorities into operational actions.
• Entrepreneurial and proactive mindset, able to operate independently in Brussels environment.
• Strong team-player with service-oriented attitude towards Members.
• Understanding of international development and humanitarian issues.
• Established Brussels networks relations in EU Parliament, INTPA and Concord Europe, VOICE and/or IDDC.
• Experience in diplomatic circles and EU-policy engagement is a plus.
• Fluent in English; French is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Advocacy Hub strategy by translating member priorities into a focused EU advocacy agenda and actionable plans.
• Monitor EU policy developments and position EU-CORD as a distinct, faith-based voice in relevant policy debates.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with EU institutions and Brussels-based networks, with emphasis on Concord Europe, VOICE and IDDC.
• Strengthen EU-CORD’s visibility and connect policymakers, member organisations and southern partner voices.
• Act as the central connector for member-driven joint advocacy and coordinate regular engagement, dialogues, and events.
• Ensure alignment between member priorities and EU-CORD’s joint advocacy agenda.
• Provide timely political intelligence and access to Brussels networks, advocacy opportunities and key policymakers and stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic advocacy

Stakeholder management

Networking

Facilitation

Policy analysis

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

EU-CORD is seeking an Advocacy Coordinator to lead the EU-CORD Advocacy Hub in Brussels. The role focuses on strategy implementation, coordination of member priorities, and building strong relations with EU institutions and Brussels networks.

You will facilitate member-driven advocacy, align priorities with EU policy opportunities, and ensure coordination between the Advocacy Hub, ALG, and Administrative Council, while representing the network in policy dialogues.