Contract: CDD contract – 6 months – Full-time
Preferred start date: 1 July 2026
Deadline for applications: 12 June 2026
WHO ARE WE?
The European Women’s Lobby is an organisation engaged in lobbying and campaigning to shape legislation, policy and actions of European Institutions and member states. Founded in 1990, the EWL has grown into the largest alliance of women’s nongovernmental associations in Europe. The EWL currently consists of member organisations in 26 EU Member States, 4 official candidate countries, Iceland, Norway, United Kingdom, as well as 17 European-wide member organisations working on very diverse areas and activities, with overall membership of over 2000 organisations across Europe.
We are looking for a temporary Medior Policy Officer, starting from July to 31 December 2026. The position is based in Brussels and requires regular weekly presence at the office, with up to two days of telework per week.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Policy Officer supports the implementation of EWL’s feminist advocacy and policy work at European level and the project Strengthening Women’s Rights in a Changing World as a part of the Policy and Campaigns Team. The role contributes to policy campaigns, research, coordination with members and partners, project implementation, and advocacy activities related to women’s rights, gender equality. This post will have a particular focus on feminist economics and will support the work of the feminist economics working group in further developing the EWL position on the care economy and a Care Deal for Europe. The Policy Officer works closely with the policy, communications, and project teams to support EWL’s strategic objectives and strengthen collaboration across the feminist movement in Europe.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Policy and Advocacy Support as part of the Policy and Campaigns Team
- Monitor EU policy developments related to gender equality, in particular focus on feminist economics.
- Support the preparation of policy briefings, position papers, consultation responses, advocacy materials and support the working group.
- Contribute to EWL advocacy activities towards EU institutions and international stakeholders.
- Assist in coordinating policy input and feedback from EWL members and partner organisations.
Project Coordination and Implementation
- Support the implementation of EU-funded and donor-funded projects
- Assist with project planning, timelines, reporting, and administrative follow-up relevant to the Policy and Campaigns Team .
- Coordinate meetings, webinars, consultations, workshops, and advocacy events.
- Support communication and follow-up with project partners, members, and stakeholders.
- Contribute to project monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning activities.
- Support campaigns promoting feminist narratives and inclusive public discourse
Research and Information Gathering
- Conduct background research to support the work of the feminist economics working group.
- In this context, collect good practices, case studies, and information from EWL members and partner organisations.
- Support the drafting of reports, summaries, presentations, and internal documents.
Communication and Member Engagement
- As part of the Policy and Campaigns Team, support the development of advocacy and campaign materials in collaboration with the communications team.
- Contribute to newsletters, website content, social media messaging, and awareness campaigns.
- Maintain regular contact with EWL members, in particular the members of the feminist economics working group, and support information sharing across the network.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Knowledge of EU institutions and policymaking processes.
- Interest in women’s rights, feminism, and gender equality issues.
- Strong research, drafting, and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Experience in project coordination or administrative support is an asset.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of additional European languages is an asset.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a diverse and multicultural team.
- A strong commitment to feminist values, gender equality, and the mission and principles of the European Women’s Lobby.
WHAT WE OFFER
By joining EWL, you will become part of a passionate team and an organisation dedicated to making a difference.
We offer:
- Gross salary starting at 3.708€ based on the EWL salary scale and years of experience.
- Possibility to telework with financial compensation
- Complementary pension scheme
- Meal vouchers
- A (pro-rata) 13th-month salary
- Full coverage of public transport costs
- Additional paid leave
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION
Please read carefully before applying:
- Applications must be submitted exclusively by email to policyofficer@european-womens-lobby.odoo.com
- Applications must include a CV and a motivation letter, sent as two separate documents attached to the email (no links or combined files)
- Deadline: 12 June 2026 at 00:00 (CET) EWL reserves the right to close the recruitment process earlier if a sufficient number of high-quality applications is received. Candidates are therefore strongly encouraged not to wait until the last minute to apply.
- Applications not submitted according to the procedure described above, including applications submitted via LinkedIn, will not be considered.
- Candidates must hold a valid work permit.
- As the position is based in Brussels, candidates must be legally resident in Belgium at the time of application.
