UN Advocacy Adviser

ProVeg International; Berlin; Remote; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ProVeg International is seeking a UN Advocacy Adviser to lead efforts in reducing animal consumption at COP30. The ideal candidate will engage with international policy processes and stakeholders, bringing strong advocacy and communication skills. This fixed-term position offers flexible working options, a supportive environment, and a chance to contribute significantly to climate action. Join a motivated team committed to social change and sustainability.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Home office options

25 days holiday plus additional days

Personal development budget

Mindfulness programme

Qualifikationen

• More than 5 years of experience in political work.
• Excellent understanding of international multilateral processes.
• Command of English; additional languages are a plus.

Aufgaben

• Establish relationships with external stakeholders and engage with policymakers.
• Raise the profile of ProVeg through strategic communications.
• Plan and coordinate events related to COP30.

Kenntnisse

Stakeholder engagement

Advocacy

Communication

Networking

Ausbildung

Master's degree in political science, public affairs, law

Jobbeschreibung

The UN Advocacy Adviser (all genders) supports our ambitious efforts to promote the reduction of animal consumption in line with our 5 Pros (Pro-Health Environment Animals Justice and Taste) at the annual UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) happening in Belm Brazil this year. The ideal candidate is a talented communicator & organizer with an outgoing positive and professional attitude who has experience engaging with international policy processes and a strong policy network.

The UN Advocacy Adviser will report to the Head of UN Affairs and will work collaboratively with other organizing communications research and web staff. The successful candidate will also work closely with allied organizations and volunteers across the country. The candidate will be responsible for representing ProVeg in the media to our supporters and to coalitions while performing organizational and grassroots outreach.

Reports to : Head of UN Affairs

Department : INT UN Policy & Public Affairs

Location : Remote

Duration : fixed contract until end of 2025 possibility of extension

Responsibilities

Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement :

• Establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with external stakeholders and identify opportunities and strategies to improve engagement with policy-makers environmental and other aligned organizations healthcare officials corporate leaders scientific bodies and grant-making organisations.
• Engage and inspire a range of audiences from our supporters and communities to corporate partners food businesses and influencers.
• Lead sustainable catering advocacy efforts in UNFCCC climate change conferences

Communications & Outreach :

• Raise the profile of ProVeg online and offline by writing compelling content for targeted websites campaigns social media mainstream media & PR (including broadcast media) and by working with key influencers.
• Create and manage relationships with media engaging with influencers and arranging media opportunities for the Head and other spokespersons.

Event Planning & Logistics :

• Plan and coordinate talks press conferences and networking events in the lead up to COP30
• Speak at public events forums and other venues and serve as a representative of ProVeg to the public and the media
• Support planning of logistical arrangements for COP30 delegation (badging travel accommodation etc.)

Partnership & Coalition Coordination :

• Build a strong base of organizations and individuals in support of our advocacy work at COP30; participate in coalitions advocacy campaigns
• Maintain a database of activities contacts and external engagements in Hubspot.

Impact Tracking :

• Create an impact tracking framework for our UN work and maintain an up-to-date record of our engagements activities and impacts
• Assist with funding reports or donor updates
• Support budget tracking and other administrative tasks (OKRs)

Qualifications

• You hold at least a Masters degree in political science public affairs law or a similar subject.
• You bring over 5 years of relevant experience in political work through previous jobs or related occupations.
• You have an excellent understanding of international multilateral processes (e.g. United Nations IPCC) especially UNFCCC COPs.
• You demonstrate excellent command of English both oral and written; additional languages are a plus.
• You show a strong interest in climate change policies the Global Goals (SDGs) and health / environment-related topics.
• You possess excellent leadership and stakeholder engagement skills with proven experience managing teams and working across departments.
• You have a good understanding of food system transformation and protein diversification.
• You are passionate about ProVegs mission and believe in the power of impact-driven decision-making for achieving social change.
• You maintain a strong network within the UNFCCC ecosystem including Member States Constituencies the UNFCCC Secretariat and other relevant stakeholders.

Benefits of working with us

• Flexible working hours with the option of compensating overtime with time off.
• Flexible home office options.
• 25 days basic holiday (FTE) plus one additional day of holiday per year (additional days of holiday can be bought via small salary adjustments).
• A respectful working atmosphere in a highly motivated team.
• A strong focus on personal development and a designated training budget.
• Provision of a work laptop and access to a well-equipped office in Berlin Tiergarten.
• Mindfulness programme and mental wellbeing - free membership for Open Up und Headspace
• We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world and encourage everyone in our organisation to bring all aspects of themselves to work.
• And last but not least : Join a great team and work with us to create a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all people animals and our planet!

When

Start : asap

Further information

Please apply with your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are motivated to join ProVeg and describe how you can bring in your experience for this role.

Even if you do not meet all the requirements we still encourage you to apply. Our tasks are diverse and we are flexible in how we distribute them. We are happy to support your growth and development.

We also encourage all applicants to apply without a photo or disclosing their date or place of birth.

If you are living with a disability health condition and / or neurodiversity please feel free to let us know how we can adjust and support your application process. For example we can offer alternative tools different interview formats or additional time for tasks.

Important : Please make sure to use your own words and ideas in the cover letter. The goal is for us to know you better in order to assess if this role and your motivation are a good fit. Letters written with AI will be disregarded.

For any questions about the role or application process feel free to contact : (Please note : Applications sent directly to this email address will not be considered. Kindly follow our official application process.)

The next steps in the application process :

• Initial screening of applications
• Video call with People & Culture (approx. 3040 minutes)
• Online trial task (max. 2 hours)
• Second online interview with the team (approx. 1hr)

About us

ProVeg International is a food awareness organisation working to transform the global food system by replacing 50% of animal products globally with plant-based and cultivated foods by 2040.

ProVeg engages with all relevant stakeholders to create a food system where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans animals and our planet.

ProVeg has received the United Nations Momentum for Change Award and works closely with key UN food and environment agencies.

ProVeg creates global impact with offices in 14 countries across five continents and more than 220 employees .

Diversity Statement

ProVeg is committed to equal opportunity in employment for all regardless of ethnic origin religion skin color gender age national origin or ancestry refugee background genetic information disability marital status parental status pregnancy sexual orientation HIV status gender identity or gender expression. People of Color women people with disabilities members of LGBTQIA communities older adults neurodivergent people refugees and people living with HIV are explicitly encouraged to apply.

In 2020 ProVeg signed the Diversity Charter a self-commitment and association dedicated to promoting a prejudice-free work environment.

In 2022 ProVeg achieved a score of 88.1% on the PRIDE Index the LGBTIQ Diversity Performance Index which is over 20 percentage points higher than the overall average of 67.9%.

Data Protection Information for Applicants :

More information about the processing of your personal data during your application at ProVeg e.V. can be found here in German and English .