Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is an international non-governmental organisation that works with people affected by violent conflict to enhance their security and dignity through Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP). NP is seeking an experienced EU Policy and Advocacy Manager to provide temporary coverage during a period of staff absence. Based in Brussels, the position ensures continuity in NP's strategic engagement with European Union (EU) institutions, member states, and relevant civil society networks. This is a temporary, full-time role, initially 9 months with possible extension to 12 months. It reports to the Global Head of Policy and Communications, sits in the Advocacy and Communications department, and carries no direct staff management responsibilities.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate implementation of NP's EU advocacy strategy, raising the visibility of nonviolent approaches to civilian protection, violence prevention and the experiences of civilians affected by violent contexts.
- Represent NP in engagements with EU institutions, member states, and policy and advocacy platforms.
- Monitor developments in EU policies and priorities, identify opportunities for engagement and recommend strategic responses.
- Provide strategic advice and guidance to NP country programmes engaging with EU institutions and representations outside Brussels.
- Maintain and strengthen relationships and networks with EU staff, member states and like-minded organisations; identify opportunities for joint advocacy.
- Share insights from EU interactions to inform NP practice and programmes, document key advocacy developments, and identify resource mobilisation and partnership opportunities.
Requirements:
- At least 8-10 years of relevant experience in protection and/or peacebuilding policy and practice, preferably with experience advocating toward the EU.
- Demonstrated experience engaging with EU institutions, member states or European policy and advocacy networks.
- Experience supporting local partners and country programmes in conflict-affected contexts.
- Experience developing or coordinating policy advocacy initiatives and maintaining strategic stakeholder relationships.
- Minimum master's degree in political science, international relations, peacebuilding, humanitarian studies or a related field.
- Fluency in spoken English and French.
- Strong analytical, strategic, communication, coordination and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently across multicultural, geographically dispersed teams.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026.
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit a CV (max. 2 pages) and cover letter (max. 1 page) through the Nonviolent Peaceforce careers website. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Open to candidates with a legal right to work in Belgium. Candidates may be selected before the closing date; shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a written assignment before interview.
https://nonviolentpeaceforce.bamboohr.com/careers/715