Policy and Advocacy Officer EU

Befristet, Vollzeit · Brüssel

Deine zukünftigen Rollen

Analyse and observe legislative procedures, monitor EU policy & relevant actors
Establish contacts in institutions of the EU and member states as well as in civil society that facilitate the adaption of the organisation’s advocacy goals
Coordinate and take part in already existing networks
Inform about relevant policy developments and identify new opportunities
Provide strategic guidance for Team Lead and C-Level on policy positions
Draft updates, briefing notes, position papers and talking points for meetings, speeches and workshops
Support in organisation of events, public relations and campaigns
Represent the organisation at conferences, events and in meetings
Assist with identification of funding opportunities on EU Level and contribute to applications that are strongly related to the position
Distribute policy positions to relevant actors

Wir wünschen uns

A master's degree (or a combination of a Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience) preferably in european law, economics or political sciences
Your place of residence is in Brussels (Belgium) or the surrounding area
You have at least 2 years of working experience in the world of EU politics
You speak and write English fluently; German language skills are required or the willingness to learn German
You have proven knowledge on EU decision-making processes
You already bring along relevant contacts in EU institutions and partner organisations
You have strong coordination skills and the ability to work remotely with high level of autonomy and selforganization
You are familiar with the use of various digital tools for organisation and communication and feel confident using the MS Office package
You are a politically minded person and want to take a stand against digital violence
You value our diverse society and have the will to develop yourself further, change your perspective and learn new things

Even if not all of the requirements apply to you, we look forward to receiving your application!

Wir bieten

A full-time (40h/week) position limited to 2 years, an extension is being sought
An exciting and relevant job for mind & heart at the centre of social debates, network policy and law
A team that sticks together, listens to each other and pulls together
Participation in workshops and training courses (e.g. on specific topics - alone and as part of a team)
A platform for employee offers
Individual supervision/prevention psychology
Time off in compensation for each hour of overtime
Paid time off on 24.12. and 31.12.

Application deadline: 07.02.2025
Interviews are expected to take place from 03.02.2025

Please upload your CV, cover letter, job references and relevant academic certificates / certificates of apprenticeship (in German or English).

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Über uns

Hass im Netz ist eine gesellschaftliche Herausforderung. Menschen, die digitale Gewalt erleben, stehen oft allein da. Meist sind sowohl das persönliche Umfeld als auch die Behörden überfordert, wenn Menschen im Internet massiv angegriffen werden. Auch die Plattformen übernehmen selten Verantwortung. Das wollen wir ändern – am liebsten mit dir an unserer Seite.

Was HateAid tut

HateAid ist eine gemeinnützige Organisation, die sich seit 2018 für Menschenrechte im digitalen Raum einsetzt. Alle Betroffenen, die selbst keine digitale Gewalt verbreiten, können sich an die Beratung von HateAid wenden. In ausgewählten Fällen unterstützen wir Betroffene zudem bei der Durchsetzung ihrer Rechtsansprüche.

In digitaler Gewalt sehen wir eine große Gefahr für die Demokratie. Deswegen wollen wir die Grundvoraussetzungen für Menschen, die digitale Gewalt erleben, nachhaltig verbessern, etwa über Veränderungen im Straf- und Zivilrecht oder im Verbraucherschutz. Dazu stehen wir in regelmäßigem Austausch mit Politik, Strafverfolgungsbehörden sowie Plattformbetreibenden und veröffentlichen Positionspapiere sowie Stellungnahmen. Mittels Kampagnen, Aktionen und Medienarbeit adressieren wir das Thema digitale Gewalt gegenüber einer breiten Öffentlichkeit.

Vielfalt ist uns wichtig…

… und unsere Organisation befindet sich im stetigen Prozess, ein möglichst sicherer Ort für alle Menschen zu werden – hierfür dürfen wir noch viel lernen und umdenken. Sollte dir das ebenso wichtig sein wie uns, freuen wir uns sehr auf deine Bewerbung.

Solltest du dich aus Gründen, die weder fachlicher noch inhaltlicher Natur sind, gegen eine Bewerbung bei uns entschieden haben, fühl dich eingeladen uns via jobs@hateaid.org mitzuteilen, was wir anders/besser machen können.

Weitere Infos zu HateAid findest du auf unserer Website.

Your mission

Analyse and observe legislative procedures, monitor EU policy & relevant actors
Establish contacts in institutions of the EU and member states as well as in civil society that facilitate the adaption of the organisation’s advocacy goals
Coordinate and take part in already existing networks
Inform about relevant policy developments and identify new opportunities
Provide strategic guidance for Team Lead and C-Level on policy positions
Draft updates, briefing notes, position papers and talking points for meetings, speeches and workshops
Support in organisation of events, public relations and campaigns
Represent the organisation at conferences, events and in meetings
Assist with identification of funding opportunities on EU Level and contribute to applications that are strongly related to the position
Distribute policy positions to relevant actors

Your profile

A master's degree (or a combination of a Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience) preferably in european law, economics or political sciences
Your place of residence is in Brussels (Belgium) or the surrounding area
You have at least 2 years of working experience in the world of EU politics
You speak and write English fluently; German language skills are required or the willingness to learn German
You have proven knowledge on EU decision-making processes
You already bring along relevant contacts in EU institutions and partner organisations
You have strong coordination skills and the ability to work remotely with high level of autonomy and selforganization
You are familiar with the use of various digital tools for organisation and communication and feel confident using the MS Office package
You are a politically minded person and want to take a stand against digital violence
You value our diverse society and have the will to develop yourself further, change your perspective and learn new things

Even if not all of the requirements apply to you, we look forward to receiving your application!

Why us?

A position limited to 2 years, an extension is being sought
An exciting and relevant job for mind & heart at the centre of social debates, network policy and law
A team that sticks together, listens to each other and pulls together
Participation in workshops and training courses (e.g. on specific topics - alone and as part of a team)
A platform for employee offers
Individual supervision/prevention psychology
Time off in compensation for each hour of overtime
Paid time off on 24.12. and 31.12.

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About us

Digital violence is a social challenge. People who experience digital violence are often alone. In most cases, both the personal environment and the authorities are overwhelmed when people are massively attacked online. The platforms rarely take responsibility either. We want to change this - preferably with you at our side.

What HateAid does

HateAid is a non-profit organisation that has been campaigning for human rights in the digital space since 2018. All those affected who do not spread digital violence themselves can turn to HateAid for counselling. In selected cases, we also support those affected in enforcing their legal claims.

We see digital violence as a major threat to democracy. That is why we want to sustainably improve the basic conditions for people who experience digital violence, for example through changes in criminal and civil law or in consumer protection. To this end, we are in regular dialogue with politicians, law enforcement agencies and platform operators and publish position papers and statements. We use campaigns, activities and media work to address the issue of digital violence to a broad public.

Variety is important to us...

... and our organisation is in a constant process of becoming a place as safe as possible for all people - we still have a lot to learn and rethink. If this is as important to you as it is to us, we look forward to receiving your application.

If you have decided against applying to us for reasons that are neither professional nor content-related, please feel free to let us know via jobs@hateaid.org what we can do differently/better.

You can find more information about HateAid on our website.

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Wir freuen uns auf dich!

Wie schön, dass du gern ein Teil des Teams werden möchtest! Bitte fülle hierzu das folgende kurze Formular aus. Solltest du Schwierigkeiten mit dem Upload oder sonstigen Themen haben, wende dich gern per Email an jobs@hateaid.org.