Policy and Advocacy Lead

Just another WordPress site; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International work environment

Conferences and thought leadership

Flexible, low-bureaucracy setting

Job summary

One Family Foundation, based in the Netherlands, is strengthening its policy, data, and digital tools to support governments and ecosystems globally. The Policy & Advocacy Lead shapes policy discussions on legal frameworks and financing for social innovation, translating insights across reports, events, and public channels.

We seek a strong writer who can bridge research, policy, and communications, coordinating multiple workstreams in a small, distributed team.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in public policy, research, or policy advocacy.
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in public policy, economics, law, international development, political science, or related field.
• Experience producing policy reports, briefs, and/or advocacy content.
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills (quantitative and qualitative).
• Excellent written and spoken English (Desired, not required).

Responsibilities

• Policy research and insight development for legal frameworks and public financing for social innovation.
• Lead policy workstreams and manage external consultants.
• Translate quantitative and qualitative data into clear, actionable insights.
• Develop policy reports, briefs, and analytical products from concept to publication.
• Advocate through compelling narratives and messaging for diverse audiences.

Skills

Data storytelling

Policy writing

Advocacy

Policy communications

Education

Master's degree in public policy or related field

Job description

Salary:Commensuratewithexperienceandinlinewiththenonprofitsectorinyourcountryof residence

StartDate:ASAP

AboutUs

One FamilyFoundationis a small, independentphilanthropic foundation based in theNetherlands that has made its mark globally as an incubator of social innovation projects andstart-ups.Webelievelastingchangerequiresfundamentallytransformingthewaywethink andact,creatingcollaborationacrosscommunities,socialinnovators,andgovernmentsto generatesystemicsolutionstotheworld’smostpressingissues.

As part of our next phase, the Foundation is strengthening its policy, data, and digital tools to support governments and ecosystems worldwide, including through the Government CouncilforSocialInnovation(GCSI).

RoleOverview

ThePolicy&AdvocacyLeaddrives the development of high-quality policy outputs and translates data and research into compelling insights and narratives. The role focuses onshaping policy discussions on legal frameworks and governmentfinancing mechanisms for social innovation, whilepositioningthese insights effectively acrossreports, events, and public-facing channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Policy Research & Insight Development
• Lead the development of policy workstreams focused on legal frameworks and public financing for social innovation
• Translate quantitative and qualitative data into clear, actionable insights
• Oversee research processes, including managing external consultants and ensuring quality outputs
  • Develop policy reports, briefs, and analytical products from concept to publication
  • Ensure policy recommendations are grounded in evidence and relevant to government decision-makers
• Advocacy & Strategic Communications
  • Translate technical policy outputs into compelling narratives for diverse audiences
  • Develop advocacy materials, including opinion pieces, briefing notes, and social media content
  • Support positioning of key insights at conferences, high-level events, and public forums
  • Craft clear messaging to influence policy debates on government financing (e.g. direct investment, dormant assets, fiscal policy tools)
  • Contribute to the organization’s thought leadership on enabling frameworks for social innovation

Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who is:

• Skilled at translating data and complex policy issues into clear, engaging insights
  • A strong writer with experience in policy storytelling and advocacy
  • Comfortable bridging research, policy, and communications
  • Structured and reliable in managing multiple workstreams and external contributors
  • Proactive and comfortable working in a small, distributed team

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• 5–8 years of experience in public policy, research, or policy advocacy
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in public policy, economics, law, international development, political science, or related field
• Experience producing policy reports, briefs, and/or advocacy content
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills (quantitative and qualitative)
• Excellent written and spoken English (Desired, not required)
• Experience in fiscal policy, public finance, or legal/regulatory frameworks
• Background in social innovation, social economy, or impact-focused policy
• Experience engaging in international policy processes or platforms
• Additional language skills are an asset

What We Offer

• A mission-driven role with real policy impact, shaping how governments finance and enable social innovation
• Ownership of high-visibility policy and advocacy outputs, influencing global debates and decision-makers
• A dynamic, international work environment engaging with policymakers, researchers, and experts across regions
• A flexible, low-bureaucracy setting where you can shape narratives, outputs, and strategic direction
• Opportunities for professional growth through exposure to global policy processes, conferences, and thought leadership platforms