Senior Policy and Advocacy Advisor
Quick answer
Mercy Corps is hiring a full-time Senior Policy and Advocacy Advisor based in the UK, NL, or Belgium to influence key European policymakers on humanitarian crises, with a starting salary of £53,360 for the UK and 63,040- for NL, commensurate on professional experience, and a closing date of September 7, 2026.
- Role
- Senior Policy and Advocacy Advisor
- Organization
- Mercy Corps
- Location
- UK, NL
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
Mercy Corps is seeking a Senior Policy and Advocacy Advisor to work on key humanitarian crises and themes with European policymakers, including UK and European governments and institutions.
What you'll do
- Represent Mercy Corps with policymakers and influence key policies
- Develop and deliver advocacy strategies
- Work with country offices and colleagues to influence European policymakers
- Develop long-term strategies for influencing key policy areas
- Lead or support strategic engagement at priority events
- Produce or commission reports, briefs, and other materials
What it takes
- Minimum five years of policy or advocacy experience
- Experience in the European context, particularly in the UK and Brussels
- Understanding of technical and policy issues around responding to humanitarian crises
- Knowledge of humanitarian crises, cash-based responses, resilience, Sudan/Gaza/DRC, UK or European aid policy
- Educated to degree level, or equivalent experience
- Excellent communication and networking skills
What you'll bring
How we treat you
5% of time for learning activities
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The position is based in the UK, NL, or Belgium.
What is the compensation?
The starting salary is £53,360 for the UK and 63,040- for NL, commensurate on professional experience.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include minimum five years of policy or advocacy experience, experience in the European context, particularly in the UK and Brussels, and understanding of technical and policy issues around responding to humanitarian crises.
How do I apply?
Please apply here: Mercy Corps Careers - Leave Cover-Temporary Senior Policy and Advocacy Advisor-UK or NL.
Is the job remote?
The position is based in the UK, NL, or Belgium, and is not remote.
How to apply
Apply directly on Mercy Corps's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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