Advisor for Policy and Advocacy in DanChurchAid (time-limited)
We are looking for a sharp advisor with a nose to set the development policy agenda and engage both the private sector and actors in our hinterland in promoting FKN's values and key issues.
The advisor will work in the Politics and Advocacy Unit of DanChurchAid's General Secretariat in close interaction with our press department. The unit is responsible for DanChurchAid's Danish and European interests, with a particular focus on development policy, human and international law, and climate and sustainable consumption in Denmark and globally.
We work together with companies and business organizations as well as Folk High Schools and our church backers to put the world's poorest and global value issues on the agenda; is in close dialogue with Christiansborg, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the EU institutions and supports FKN's Secretary General and Executive Board. We prepare strategies and execute them, arrange trips for politicians and opinion leaders, invite to debates and events and much more.
As an advisor, you will help ensure that FKN makes a clear imprint based on facts and experiences from our 20 country programs, build new value-based partnerships with our church and popular supporters and the private sector, and support us to become an even clearer player in the intersection between the work for sustainable consumption in Denmark and globally.
You must have a sharp analytical sense and love to dig into specific issues and political processes, have a nose for relevant agendas and a flair for spotting and building relationships with various actors who can help promote FKN's values and key issues. In addition, you should not be afraid to also get to grips with the practicalities in connection with meetings, events and travel activities.
Tasks – as an advisor you will:
• Conduct political analysis and research and cast the balls for our political advocacy in Denmark and the EU
• Prepare various development policy inputs, consultation responses, etc.
• Support FKN's local partners' advocacy work with Danish and European stakeholders
• Develop value-based alliances and joint initiatives with actors in FKN's hinterland and the private sector
• Develop and run debate events, events and trips with various strategic partners
• Support the implementation of FKN's strategy, including ensuring synergy between our global advocacy work and the Danish advocacy
• Monitor relevant agendas and prepare debate material and SoMe in collaboration with our press department
We expect:
• You have a relevant higher education
• You have some years of experience with advocacy and public affairs in one sector or another and document that you have created results.
• You have a critical sense and are good at assessing when a message will resonate with our target groups and when it will not.
• You have experience in engaging stakeholders outside the NGO environment in setting and promoting an agenda, for example in the private sector, think tanks or ecclesiastical Denmark.
• You have solid knowledge of foreign and development policy issues and a great interest in the world around you.
• It is an advantage if you have knowledge of the work for more climate-friendly and sustainable consumption in Denmark and global and/or solid European policy experience.
• You can get a quick overview and communicate complex issues in a way that is understandable.
• You write and speak well, also in English.
• You have a practical sense and a good overview and are not afraid of practical/administrative tasks, for example in connection with events and conferences.
• You are flexible and can work outside regular working hours when it is urgent.
We offer:
• A workplace with high ceilings and good colleagues in a small, efficient secretariat.
• A large interface with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Opportunity to use all parts of the public affairs toolbox.
• The opportunity to work closely with DanChurchAid's management, network and collaboration with various employees in the organization and external partners.
• An international working environment.
The weekly working hours are 37 hours per week starting on 15 January 2027. The position is limited in time until 15 June 2027.
For further information, please contact Head of Policy and Advocacy Ane Sommer: askn@dca.dk, tel. 29240597.
Application deadline: Thursday 12 November at 12.00. You must upload your application, your CV and the latest relevant diploma via our website.
Interviews are expected to be held in the following week.
DanChurchAid wants to be a diverse workplace and encourages everyone interested regardless of age, gender, sexuality, disability, religion and ethnicity to apply for the position. DanChurchAid carries out an anti-terror check as part of the recruitment process. It is a prerequisite for employment that you can pass this check and maintain this status for the duration of your employment. By applying for a job at DanChurchAid, you agree to comply with our policies for the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment as well as the protection of children.
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