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Government Relations and Advocacy Manager
Intro
The Government Relations and Advocacy Manager position at Global Citizen in Germany is a temporary, full-time role that will cover parental leave until August 2024. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the delivery of a government relations and advocacy strategy for Germany, including building stakeholder relationships, monitoring political developments, and implementing grant deliverables. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in policy and government relations in Germany or Europe, excellent knowledge of the German and European political landscape, and strong communication skills in German and English. Global Citizen is an equal opportunity employer and offers a salary range of €40,000 - €55,000 per annum.
Tasks
- Lead the delivery of a government relations and advocacy strategy for Germany
- Lead the delivery of key activities that form part of the strategy, including preparation policy and advocacy materials & events
- Lead relationships with key political stakeholders, including MPs and government officials
- Secure participation of the German government (at least ministerial level) in 2023 events and platforms such as the GC Festival
- Monitor political development and legislation processes
- Represent Global Citizen on key coalitions and manage relationships with key NGOs, stakeholders, and thought leaders
- Implement and report on grant deliverables in Germany
- Provide strategic advice and insight to support the delivery of public-facing campaigns
- Contribute to the G7, G20 and EU policy and advocacy work
- Work closely with the campaigns and marketing team on their strategies for Germany and support drafting digital actions to mobilise Global Citizens in Germany
- Support policy and advocacy work in other markets if needed
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience that includes Policy and Government relations in Germany or Europe
- Very good knowledge of the German and European political landscape
- Demonstrated ability to build stakeholder relationships and leverage them
- Very good policy expertise in development and/ or climate policy, in particular on development and/ or climate finance
- Experience developing campaigns from concept through execution
- Excellent writing and communication skills in German and English; fluency in Spanish or another European language is an advantage
- Ability to work well under pressure, meet tight deadlines and stay organised; self starter
- Collaborative style and strong work ethic
- Experience working in a dynamic team environment and remotely
- Experience in coordinating with multiple teams across multiple partnerships
- Able to facilitate strategic and tactical decision-making on a day-to-day basis
Benefits
- One-Year Full-Time Temporary Role (Parental Leave Cover)
- End date: 31 August 2024
- Authorized for employment in Germany
- Equal opportunity employer
- Salary range - €40,000 - €55,000 per annum
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