EU Budget Advocacy Consultant Poland

Brussels - Belgium

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ABOUT THE ONE CAMPAIGN

ONE is a global nonpartisan organization fighting for a more just world by demanding the investments needed to create economic opportunities and healthier lives in Africa. We do this by deploying trusted and dynamic advocacy that leverages hard-hitting data credible grassroots activism creative political engagement and strategic partnerships. We use all this to influence decision-makers to take action and tackle the worlds biggest challenges. Read more at .

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

DESCRIPTION OF SCOPE OF WORK

The consultant will provide strategic advisory advocacy support and external relationship management services to ONE with a specific focus on national-level engagement on the EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).

The consultant will typically cover a 10-month period (from February to December 2026 with no services expected over the summer) for approximately 2 days per month.

PROFILE

We are looking for an experienced consultant to support our advocacy in defense of EU ODA. The consultant will already be well embedded in the national policy and advocacy ecosystem and have established working relationships with relevant government officials parliamentary actors and civil society stakeholders.

The consultant should be adept at navigating national processes and politics with knowledge of development policy the EU and its long-term budget negotiations a significant advantage. The consultant is expected to be proactive and strategically minded able to independently identify advocacy opportunities and put forward concrete recommendations.

OBJECTIVES

Develop and support execution of a national engagement plan identifying key advocacy milestones and identify opportunities for engagement.
Lead the organization and execution of advocacy trips with senior ONE staff.
Ensure timely sharing of intelligence updates and analysis to inform ONEs overall MFF strategy.
Establish productive working relationships with the relevant parliamentarians government officials and other key national stakeholders ensuring ONEs priorities are promoted at strategic moments.
Strengthen coordination with local civil society actors and coalitions identifying opportunities for collaboration and joint activities.

ACTIVITIES AND DELIVERABLES

The consultants services will include but not be limited to the following areas:

Political monitoring and strategic analysis

Monitor national political developments relevant to the EU MFF including government positions parliamentary debates and budget processes
Provide timely written and verbal analysis to inform advocacy strategy ensuring insights are timely concise and action-oriented
Identify political opportunities and risks related to the MFF and EU external action spending

Advocacy outreach and political support

Support the drafting of advocacy letters messaging and analysis targeting national decision-makers
Provide input into joint advocacy initiatives with EU-level or cross-national coalitions as relevant

Stakeholder engagement and relationship management

Build and maintain relationships with key national stakeholders including relevant ministries parliamentarians and advisors involved in the definition of a national position on the MFF
Support the organization of advocacy meetings for senior ONE staff including briefing ONE staff and partners on the local context as needed
Share insights from stakeholder engagement promptly and track outcomes

Civil society coordination

Identify and lead on opportunities for joint advocacy coordinated messaging or shared interventions
Organize and/or participate in briefing calls and meetings with partner organizations to discuss strategy share intelligence and scope potential collaboration with a view to playing a coordinating role if appropriate

REPORTING AND COORDINATION:

The consultant will work under the supervision of ONE in close coordination with the EU policy and advocacy team
Regular check-ins (e.g. bi-weekly or monthly) will be agreed at the outset
The consultant is expected to provide rapid updates around critical political moments (typically within 24 hours)
ONE will provide the consultant with the following input/support:

Relevant policy positions advocacy materials and internal analysis
Access to EU-level advocacy strategies and timelines related to the MFF
Points of contact within the organization for coordination and alignment.

LOCATION:Remote

CONTRACT: 10-month period (from February to December 2026 with no services expected over the summer) for approximately 2 days per month.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Fluency in Local Language and English required.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants. When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete for a job they may request it orally or in writing (please email ). ONE will process requests for reasonable accommodation and will provide reasonable accommodations where appropriate in a prompt and efficient manner.

We understand that a diversity of strengths experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. If this position interests you we encourage you to apply and tell us why you are a great candidate for the role. ONE does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. To learn more about our diversity and inclusion work and priorities visit to the number of inquiries that ONE receives we thank all candidates for their interest yet only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required Experience:

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ABOUT THE ONE CAMPAIGNONE is a global nonpartisan organization fighting for a more just world by demanding the investments needed to create economic opportunities and healthier lives in Africa. We do this by deploying trusted and dynamic advocacy that leverages hard-hitting data credible grassroots ...