What we are looking for:
NRC Germany is seeking to appoint an experienced Policy & Advocacy Adviser at the earliest possible date โ are you ready to make a meaningful impact?
ย Join us to lead and strengthen NRCโs advocacy efforts in Germany - engaging with the German government, parliament, UN agencies, and peer organizations to drive global and country-level priorities. Based in Berlin, youโll play a key role in shaping policy ahead of the 2026 national budget, while expanding partnerships with key donors like GFFO, KfW, and BMZ.
What you will do:
- Actively contribute to positioning NRC Germany as a leading agency for sound humanitarian policy advice through delivery of timely, specific, and evidence-based advocacy and policy products.
- Coordinate NRC Germany advocacy activities with Berlin based Institutional Partnership Advisers (IPAs), the German Fundraising and communication adviser, Policy and Advocacy Section, Regional- and Country offices and other Rep Offices.ย
- Develop a strategy for engagement with German parliamentarians to promote NRC global advocacy priorities especially on the funding the gap focusing on the 2026 national budget process.ย
- Represent NRC Germany in briefings to relevant parliamentarians and ministry stakeholders and manage the drafting of talking points and briefing notes.
- Actively network with other organisations and contribute to the development of strategic partnerships and collaboration with relevant stakeholders to support NRC advocacy objectives.
- Encourage and contribute to advocacy activities within the German NGO networks as an active member.ย
- Develop public advocacy messaging and materials also relevant for German media
- Act as focal point for other NRC Representation Offices to connect on joint advocacy activities influencing non-German stakeholders such as the EU and UN agencies.ย
Please download theย detailed job descriptionย to learn more about the position.ย
What you will bring:
- Masterโs degree in a relevant topic such a law, human rights, political science or other relevant area of studies.ย
- A minimum of three years of documented relevant experience within the humanitarian sector, including field experience.
- Demonstrated experience in implementing humanitarian advocacy strategies that impact on decision makers.
- Previous experience in representing NGOโs, donors, or UN agencies in formal settings.
- Demonstrated experience in developing sound and actionable policy recommendations tailored to different interlocutors. Ability to present arguments in a structured, compelling, and articulated manner.
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience with parliamentarian decision-making proceduresย
- Previous experience in drafting speeches, talking points, and position papersย
- Proven research and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in German and English, along with the legal right to live and work in Germany.
- Sound understanding of humanitarian architecture.
- Sound understanding of priorities and interests of the so-called non-traditional member states, including through proven successful previous engagement with diplomatic missions at capital level.ย
What we offer:
- A challenging and exciting opportunity to work with our dynamic and highly motivated international team.
- Centrally located office in Berlin.
- Seven months full-time contract with Berlin as the primary duty station.
- Salary and benefits: grade 8 according to NRC Germanyโs salary scale and terms and conditions in the location of employment.
- Possibility to work in home office.
- Jobticket/Deutschlandticket for local and regional public transport.
- Flexible working hours.
- Pet friendly office.
- NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
- We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
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Important information about the application process
- For Internal candidates: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace.
- When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
- Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
- Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
- We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you have any questions about this role, please emailย ho.recruitment@nrc.noย with the job title as the subject line.
Why NRC?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.
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We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:
- do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
- join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
- be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.ย Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.ย At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.ย Together, we save lives and rebuild futures. Safeguarding is central to NRCโs work. We expect all employees to:ย โข treat everyone with respect and dignityย โข contribute to building a safe environment for allย โข never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)ย โข always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH