Advocacy Officer

Advocacy Officer

Posting Description

Are you passionate about politics and keeping up with latest EU developments? Do you aspire to be part of a team that helps drive meaningful change in housing policy across Europe?

Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is a leading global non-profit organization committed to building prosperous and healthy communities by making sure everyone has a decent, safe, affordable place to call home.

We are seeking a motivated Advocacy Officer to join our CEE Program Team. In this role you will support the advocacy initiatives, mostly related to EU policy and local implementation, of the housing projects implemented by the HFHI/CEE Program Team.

The actual salary offered for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including internal equity and the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience. HFHI offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package. The monthly gross pay starts at 1590 EUR (based on previous experience + benefits).

This position is to be based in Bratislava, Slovakia and requires around 10% of travel.

Your main responsibilities would be:

• Drafting policy papers: Follow the EU policy processes related to the HFHI/CEE project portfolio and help develop policy papers related to energy efficiency, energy poverty and affordable housing.
• Research coordination: Coordinate research and policy paper development done by external consultants.
• Project participation & Task Leadership: Working on assigned projects by the Senior Project Manager or Regional Project Team - participating at regular calls and meetings, contributing to projects Work packages and tasks, lead work packages and tasks assigned.
• Content preparation for events: Help prepare the concept and agenda of workshops and conference sessions, help with communication with speakers.
• Networking: Support building relationships with other organizations online and with in-person networking at events.
• Grant proposal & Reporting: Contribute to grant proposal development and project reporting.
• Internal collaboration: Collaborate with a wide group of HFH internal stakeholders including the CEE Program Team members, other Area Office departments, HFH national offices in Europe, Global Advocacy Team, HFHI Brussels Team.

What are we looking for?
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, European Studies, Sociology, Economy, Urban Studies or any related field (Master’s degree is preferred)
• 3 years’ experience in policy advocacy, working for the government, research coordination or any related field
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Experience working with NGOs is a plus
• Experience in policy research or any research related field
• Solid understanding of EU policy making
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills
• Active support of HFHI Values:

- Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves
- Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular
- Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission

• Safeguarding: HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.

Preferred:

• Experience in representing an organization at external events and in networks
• Experience in grant proposal development and project reporting
• Work experience in a multi-cultural environment

DEADLINE: Closing date for applications is April 10th, 2026.

About

Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. The purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity International is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses in partnership with families in need. HFHI has an Administrative Headquarters based in Atlanta, Georgia, an Operational Headquarters based in Americus, Georgia and Area Office bases of operations in Manila, Philippines for our Asia and the Pacific work, San Jose, Costa Rica for our Latin American and the Caribbean work, and Bratislava, Slovakia, for our Europe, the Middle East and Africa work.

HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Function

Advocacy, Housing and Shelter, Program Management

Auto req ID

10783BR

Position Category

Full-time - Salaried

Position Type

International Employment

Geographic Location

Europe & Middle East

Location

Bratislava, Slovakia

Position Number

3780

Required Travel

10%