DRC recruits 01 Project and policy officer on Natural Resources

Vacancy announcement

The European Network for Central Africa (EurAc) is recruiting a

Project and policy officer on Natural Resources

Permanent contract (CDI)

Brussels, Belgium

General role and purpose

The project and policy officer is responsible to develop and coordinate the work of the network on natural resources and in particular on issue such as: responsible sourcing and due diligence, European conflict minerals regulation, land conflict and indigenous people’s rights in the Great Lakes region (DRC, Burundi and Rwanda). The position will lead on influencing EU targets and coordinate the work amongst EurAc’s members and other partners from civil society organisations.

Notably, he/she must:

Develop EurAc’s analyse and position on natural resources and mobilise actors inside and outside the network around the thematics;
Design and implement EurAc’s advocacy strategy on natural resources;
Coordinate and implement activities to be carried out in the framework of consortium projects.

The Project and Policy Officer is accountable to the Director regarding daily activities.

Tasks and responsibilities

1) POLICY/ADVOCACY WORK

Contribute and establish the position of the network on natural resources based on context analysis in the Great Lakes and EU policy ;
Develop and implement EurAc’s advocacy strategies aimed at influencing EU policies towards

Rwanda, Burundi & the DRC;

Monitor and identify advocacy opportunities to influence the European Union and its member states;
Draft policy and advocacy documents (briefing papers, reports) and elaborate specific recommendations for EU decision-makers and members states;
Lead the organisation of advocacy activities in general (meetings, public events, interactions with the media);
Develop and maintain regular contact with different stakeholders (EU decision-makers,

member states representatives, Civil society organizations, partners…).

2) PROJECT COORDINATION

Actively participate in the field projects in which EURAC is involved:

Implement activities;
Ensure coordination and monitoring with external partners;
Contribute to the evaluation and reporting;
Support the director in the identification and development of possible new

3) NETWORK FACILITATION AND EXTERNAL ALLIANCE

Ensure the coordination & facilitation of EurAc’s thematic working group on natural resources;
Stimulate the exchange of information & dialogue among EurAc’s members, support their

advocacy towards their respective governments;

Support and coordinate informal coalition with external partners both from Europe and Great lakes region;
Represent EurAc in external network or coalition;

Expériences / Formation

Profile

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCES:

Advanced academic degree in political science, international relations, conflict studies, European studies or other relevant area;
At least 3 years of experience working in an international policy environment (preferably EU); related to natural resources, peacebuilding, climate change or NGO sector.

Proven experience in developing and implementing power analysis and advocacy strategies;
Experience in project management;
Excellent understanding of EU policy-making processes;
Experience of working in a multi-stakeholder context;
Experience of working in a membership organization – preferred;
Interest and experiences with the African political context and ideally of the Great Lakes region; understanding of issues related to peace and conflict,

SKILLS

Working knowledge in English and French (oral and written);
Solid research and analytical skills;
Excellent oral expression, writing and synthesis skills;
Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish professional relations with a large group of partners;
Capacity to motivate working groups & to assume leadership;
Capable of autonomy and taking initiative;
Ability in managing deadlines & set up priorities;
Ability to work with an international and intercultural environment;

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Terms and conditions

EurAc offers a friendly and flexible working environment within a small but dynamic team and the possibility for the candidate to build up a valuable and high-level network of external contacts.

Contract: 80% (or 4 days per week) – Permanent contract (CDI)
Expected starting date: as soon as possible
Salary: « Commission Paritaire 02 », scale 4.2.
Extra-benefits: Meal vouchers for working days, work related public transport costs; representation costs, possibilities of homeworking;
Location of work: 115 Rue Stevin, 1000 Brussels – The candidate must have the legal authorization to work in Belgium.

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How to apply?

Please send to clara.debeve@eurac-network.org: 1) a curriculum vitae, 2) a motivation letter specifying why you think you are suitable for the role and 3) provide contact information for one or two references.

The closing date for the applications is WEDNESDAY 1^st JUNE 2022 AT 6 PM.

Next steps of the procedure:

Week of the 6st June 2022: written test
Week of the 13^th June 2022: interview

Don’t wait to apply, EurAc reserves the right to stop the recruitment process before the final deadline if one of the candidates is