Advocacy Adviser, Europe

About the role

The Center for Reproductive Rights seeks an Advocacy Adviser to shape and execute advocacy strategies that advance reproductive rights across Europe, with a focus on Central and Eastern Europe. Reporting to the Associate Director for National Legal Strategies, Europe, the adviser will work remotely from Germany, Poland, Romania or Brussels.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement advocacy, litigation and communication strategies at national, regional and international levels.
• Monitor legal and policy developments on sexual and reproductive health and rights throughout Europe.
• Coordinate with Europe program staff to align activities with the regional Work Plan and the Center’s Strategic Plan.
• Support coalition building and partnership engagement with NGOs, legal networks and policymakers.
• Prepare briefing materials, policy analyses, and public statements to influence law and policy reform.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in law, public policy, international relations or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in human‑rights advocacy, preferably in reproductive rights.
• Strong understanding of European legal and policy frameworks, especially in Central and Eastern Europe.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional European language proficiency is a plus.

Required skills

• Legal research and policy analysis.
• Strategic advocacy planning.
• Stakeholder engagement and coalition building.