International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) IPPF works in over 145 countries delivering sexual and reproductive healthcare through our IPPF Member Associations (MA). IPPF is a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all.
Building on a proud history of 70 years of achievement, we commit to lead a locally owned, globally connected civil society movement that provides and enables services and champions sexual and reproductive health and rights for all, especially the under-served.
IPPF Secretariat comprises of Headquarters Office in London and six regional offices.
IPPF European Network (IPPF EN) has 30 Member Associations throughout Europe and Central Asia, and the Regional Office is based in Brussels, Belgium.
The IPPF EN Regional Office is recruiting:
- EU ADVOCACY ADVISER (maternity cover)
- Full time position
- Fixed term from mid-March 2026 - End of November 2026
- Location: Brussels, Belgium
- Hybrid working conditions
Do you want to help shape EU external and development policies and safeguard budgets to protect and advance sexual and reproductive health and rights?
Are you a natural collaborator ready to work with civil society, institutions, and partners across Europe to stand up for SRHR?
Are you motivated to work on Europe-wide advocacy projects that keep SRHR and gender equality on the EU agenda in challenging times?
The role is responsible for the promotion of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) within European Union external policies, especially in the context of the overall EU development cooperation and more specifically its gender aspects.
We particularly welcome applications from people who represent communities who face exclusion and/or particular difficulty accessing their sexual and reproductive rights.
Interested candidates are requested to send their application letter, explaining how they meet the profile requirements, with a detailed CV and completed safer recruitment form to [email protected] by 6 February 2026. with a subject line: “Advocacy advisor ” (please mention where you found the advert).
Interview will take place the week of 16 February. Only selected candidates for interview will be contacted.
IPPF European Network envisions a world where every individual is healthy; where sex and sexuality are recognised as fundamental and precious parts of human life; where sexual and reproductive choices are respected; and where diversity is valued and celebrated.
IPPF is committed to the safety and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults and this role may involve contact with these groups. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children, young people, and vulnerable adults in our programs.
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