Junior Advocacy Expert
FEATURED JOB Full Time
Junior Advocacy Expert
Brussels, Belgium
Position closing date: January 12, 2026
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Start date: 01 March 2026
Duration: 1 year contract (with possibility of extension) Location: Brussels, Belgium
Deadline for application: 12 January 2026
Do you want to contribute to making our cities better places to live?
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is a global network working with more than
2.500 local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development. Active in 125+ countries, we influence sustainability policy and drive local action for low emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient and circular development.
ICLEI‘s European Secretariat is based in Freiburg (Germany), with specialised offices in Brussels and Berlin, and a staff of more than 150 colleagues from all over Europe, covering a broad variety of professional disciplines.
For our Brussels Office, we are looking for a junior advocacy expert who:
Deadline for application: 12 January 2026
Please apply in writing, including a CV and letter of motivation to: jobs.europe@iclei.org
Please note that we review applications continuously upon receipt and early submissions are encouraged. For more information about ICLEI Europe visit: www.iclei-europe.org
ICLEI Europe’s Equal Opportunity And Employment Policy
ICLEI Europe’s hiring policy is geared to ensure that the organisation hires employees without regard to their colour, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, socio-economic background or sexual orientation. ICLEI’s policy is that applicants for employment and career progression are considered solely based on their qualifications and competencies.
Junior Advocacy Expert
Brussels, Belgium
Position closing date: January 12, 2026
Apply now
Do not use the ‘Apply now’ button. Please follow the application guidelines provided in the vacancy. Applications submitted via the button will not be considered.
Start date: 01 March 2026
Duration: 1 year contract (with possibility of extension) Location: Brussels, Belgium
Deadline for application: 12 January 2026
Do you want to contribute to making our cities better places to live?
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is a global network working with more than
2.500 local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development. Active in 125+ countries, we influence sustainability policy and drive local action for low emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient and circular development.
ICLEI‘s European Secretariat is based in Freiburg (Germany), with specialised offices in Brussels and Berlin, and a staff of more than 150 colleagues from all over Europe, covering a broad variety of professional disciplines.
For our Brussels Office, we are looking for a junior advocacy expert who:
- Has already gained some experience in EU policy processes and institutions (EU institutions internships / Blue book traineeship or one year experience);
- Has gained some experience in campaigning;
- Has talent, skills and interest in writing position papers, talking points and policy briefs for ICLEI’s work in Europe;
- Is interested in working with European towns, cities and regions, specifically on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), the Governance Regulation revision, and potentially other related sustainability and climate-policy files;
- Likes networking and representing our organisation’s mission and values vis-à-vis external actors, when
- Supporting ICLEI’s advocacy and campaign work on the EU MFF, the Governance Regulation revision, and associated policy processes relevant to cities and local governments;
- Conducting policy research and drafting publications, briefing notes, and communication materials aimed at urban practitioners and EU stakeholders;
- Supporting the organisation of events such as policy roundtables, stakeholder meetings, and webinars;
- Actively networking with EU institutions, alliances, and organisations based in Brussels, particularly those engaged in climate governance, financing, and sustainability policy;
- Assisting in member relations and campaign work in relation to the different policy files;
- Assisting in project management and general administrative
- One year contract with possibility of extension;
- Gross salary according to the Junior Expert position in ICLEI’s salary grid (indicative: 42.000 – 44.500 EUR per annum);
- Place of work: Brussels, Belgium;
- 40h working week with flexible working time and the possibility of up to 50% mobile work;
- 6 weeks of paid leave per annum;
- Working language is English (other European language skills are an advantage);
- Occasional travel within Europe is
Deadline for application: 12 January 2026
Please apply in writing, including a CV and letter of motivation to: jobs.europe@iclei.org
Please note that we review applications continuously upon receipt and early submissions are encouraged. For more information about ICLEI Europe visit: www.iclei-europe.org
ICLEI Europe’s Equal Opportunity And Employment Policy
ICLEI Europe’s hiring policy is geared to ensure that the organisation hires employees without regard to their colour, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, socio-economic background or sexual orientation. ICLEI’s policy is that applicants for employment and career progression are considered solely based on their qualifications and competencies.