Policy Advisor, Drug Policy & Addiction Recovery

Council Of Europe; Strasbourg; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Council of Europe, based in Strasbourg, invites applications for a Policy Advisor position in the Pompidou Group. The role focuses on advancing evidence-based drug and addiction policies across member and partner states, emphasizing treatment and recovery strategies, policy guidance, and international collaboration.

The role requires at least 3 years of relevant experience, strong English skills, and basic knowledge of French or willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and organising collaborative initiatives.
• Knowledge of European and international frameworks, best practices, and current debates in drug and addiction treatment and recovery.
• Knowledge of another language would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Advance the Pompidou Group’s mission to support evidence-based drug and addiction policies.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team on treatment and recovery strategies.
• Contribute to collection, assessment and dissemination of best practices and policy guidance.
• Conduct research and analysis on treatment and recovery approaches and their applicability.
• Develop policy recommendations, guidance documents, and reports for member States and stakeholders.
• Organise and facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and expert groups.
• Monitor trends and innovations in drug and addiction policies; liaise with government agencies and international organisations.
• Contribute to drafting project proposals and funding applications.
• Represent the Pompidou Group at conferences and meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Stakeholder engagement

Teamwork

Initiative

Creativity

Adaptability

Job description

Council of Europe, based in Strasbourg, invites applications for a Policy Advisor position in the Pompidou Group. The role focuses on advancing evidence-based drug and addiction policies across member and partner states, emphasizing treatment and recovery strategies, policy guidance, and international collaboration.

The role requires at least 3 years of relevant experience, strong English skills, and basic knowledge of French or willingness to learn.