Advocacy Officer of the Policy and Development Department in the Translation and Societal Impact Area

The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is a cutting-edge institute addressing global public health challenges through research, translation into policy and education. ISGlobal has a broad portfolio in communicable and non-communicable diseases including environmental and climate determinants, and applies a multidisciplinary scientific approach ranging from the molecular to the population level. Research is organized in five programs: Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health; Environment and Health over the Lifecourse; Global Viral and Bacterial Infections; Malaria and Neglected Parasitic Diseases and Maternal Child and Reproductive Health. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking an EU advocacy Officer to join our Policy and Development Department in the framework of our Centre of Excellence Severo Ochoa Program (CEX S), under the supervision of the Director of Policy and Development, Gonzalo Fanjul and reporting directly to the Advocacy Coordinator, Virginia Rodriguez. The candidate will work in close collaboration with the Office for Coordination and Research Management and with ISGlobal researchers. The candidate will coordinate the implementation of an advocacy strategy in Europe, focusing mostly on the priority themes of the EU global health political agenda, in line with the Severo Ochoa Program. The candidate will also be in charge of representing ISGlobal in EU global health, environment and research networks and building partnerships with the most relevant stakeholders (e.g. coordination of EGHRIN).

The Translation and Societal Impact Area is the core of ISGlobal's strategic application of knowledge. Based on scientific evidence and the analysis of the best available ideas in health and development, we promote new models of action and changes in the global agenda that result in more effective, equitable and sustainable interventions to ultimately achieve impact on the population.

The Advocacy Area is responsible for conveying our proposals to those with the capacity and responsibility to make change happen. These stakeholders include political and institutional

representatives in Spain, the European Union and at international level, as well as leaders from the business sector and civil society. Based on the best analysis and our on-the-ground

experience, our advocacy not only demands accountability and the fulfilment of international commitments, but also offers practical and actionable solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implementation of ISGlobal's advocacy strategy in the EU.
• Manage the day-to-day running of the EGHRIN Secretariat.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Establish and maintain ISGlobal's relationships within the community with decision-makers, partners, allies and networks.
• Develop political analyses and maps of power and allies that enable up-to-date intelligence gathering on the community political context.
• Transfer relevant information on developments in public policy to ISGlobal.

AUXILIAR TASKS

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may evolve at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder.

This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual professional assessment process.

SKILLS

• Teamwork.
• Problem resolution.
• Learning capacity.

The post holder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in People management policy, including Equity, diversity and health safety. The post holder will respect, and be accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate and postgraduate degree in Law, Political Science or Public Health.
• Specialisation in EU law and policies.
• At least 4 years' experience in political advocacy work in the EU in the areas of health
  
  and the environment.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of the policy-making processes at the European level;
• Working in and/or having a solid understanding of mechanisms of publicly-funded scientific research systems in Europe, at national and EU-level. Experience in contacting EU representatives at different levels will be an asset;
• Knowledge of networks for the promotion of science and global health in EU policies, with particular emphasis in health and environment;
• Full professional proficiency in English. Other languages will be considered a plus;
• Experience in coordinating joint actions in networks and partnerships.

LANGUAGE LEVEL

• Proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Asset: French and Catalan

CONDITIONS

• Duration: 2 years
• Starting date: December 2025
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: According to ISGlobal internal salary scale

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must fill in the request form and attach the CV and a Cover Letter. Each attached document must be named with the candidate name and surname.

The receipt of applications will be open until 15th of December 2025.

The interviews could be placed during the reception of candidatures period.

Diverse candidatures are encouraged, that includes: gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political views.

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process is designed in two phases:

1- Interview phase of a technical nature, with the team that requires the incorporation. To assess the person's skills and CV.

2 - Meeting with HR with the finalist(s) to finish assessing the profile and discuss contractual and institutional issues.

If needed any technical test could be passed. A Psychological Competency Evaluation Test will be required for the structural or transversal positions.

In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.

In ISGlobal we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities between women and men be promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination based on criteria such as age, gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, functional diversity, political leanings, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

We confirm our commitment towards the value of the diversity of our staff and student population and seek to promote peace, equity, diversity and inclusion as essential elements in contribution to improving health worldwide.

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