The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) is the only global intergovernmental organization exclusively devoted to promoting the rule of law to advance peace and sustainable development. IDLO works to enable governments and empower people to reform laws and strengthen institutions to promote peace, justice, sustainable development and economic opportunity. With its Headquarters in Rome, Italy, a Branch Office in The Hague, and United Nations Liaison Offices in New York and Geneva, IDLO carries out policy advocacy, research and learning, as well as rule of law and justice programmes in countries through some 18 Country Offices operating in every region of the world.
The IDLO Office in The Hague (HBO) acts as a justice hub providing the organization with specialized expertise in priority thematic areas to support policy, advocacy, research, and programs. The Office maintains and builds strategic diplomatic and professional relationships with The Government of the Netherlands, a member party of IDLO, and with international organizations and tribunals, and other organizations in the justice and peace community in The Hague, as well as with other current and prospective partners in Europe.
THE POSITION
Reporting to the Director of IDLO’s Branch Office in The Hague, the Policy, Advocacy and Engagement Advisor develops and supports advocacy strategies and campaigns that advance IDLO’s programmes, policy, research and learning objectives and profile globally. The incumbent will coordinate closely with colleagues, including in the Departments of Programmes, Research and Learning, and External Relations and Partnerships, as well as with IDLO’s United Nations representations in New York and Geneva, and Thematic Cluster leads. She/he will represent IDLO to external stakeholders and ensure adequate and regular coordination and communication internally across the organization.
The Policy, Advocacy and Engagement Advisor will have a specific focus on EU engagement, in particular European Union institutions in Brussels, and the Netherlands’ Government institutions in The Hague, international organisations, the diplomatic community, civil society organisations, the private sector, knowledge centers and other justice partners in The Hague, Brussels and other rule of law centers in Europe.
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This is a re-advertisement. Candidates who have applied previously do not need to reapply.
For this internationally recruited professional position, IDLO shall offer the selected candidate an International Affiliate Contract of 24 months with possibility of extension subject to performance and availability of funding.
IDLO shall offer a yearly basic salary of EURO € 72,000.- and benefits package including provident fund contribution (14%) health insurance, leave entitlements and relocation and installation support in accordance with the IDLO Employee Regulations and Rules. Salaries and benefits paid by IDLO to employees are exempt from taxation in The Netherlands. IDLO employees are responsible for compliance with income tax laws of their country of nationality or residence and/or of any other relevant fiscal jurisdiction.
IDLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in all areas of its operations. We welcome applications of qualified and diverse candidates. IDLO is committed to achieving a 50/50 gender balance at all levels within its workforce. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for IDLO vacancies.
IDLO does not tolerate sexual exploitation or abuse, any kind of harassment, including harassment of a sexual nature, or discrimination. As such, IDLO will conduct careful reference and background checks of all selected candidates as part of its selection process.
In the interest of making the most effective use of resources, only the short-listed candidates will be contacted during the selection process.
Application deadline: 19 September 2024 (23:59hrs Rome time)
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