MHE is looking for a Policy Manager

Main responsibilities will include:

1. Leading MHE’s work on mainstreaming mental health in EU policies, with a particular focus on disability (e.g. EU disability strategy, deinstitutionalisation, human rights) and social policies (e.g. European Pillar of Social Rights, European semester, employment, youth, housing);
2.  Providing political intelligence, analytical insights, strategic support and expertise in the field of mental health, disability and EU policy;
3.  Contributing to the development of policy campaigning and advocacy strategies in close cooperation with the Communications Manager;
4.  Co-ordinating and supporting the work of MHE’s Committees and Task forces and fostering close links and co-operation with MHE’s members;
5.  Co-ordinating and supporting the work of the Policy and Research Officer in their activities on the rights of persons with psychosocial disabilities and of the Policy and Advocacy Officer in the implementation of health and SDG related policy activities;
6.  Liaising with relevant institutions and organisations active at the European level.

An ideal candidate should have:

• Master’s level or higher education and at least 5 years of relevant work experience (after internships) in the area of mental health policy and/or disability;
• Excellent knowledge of the EU institutions, relevant EU and international policy in the disability and mental health field, along with experience of policy advocacy work;
• Strong analytical thinking and policy awareness with the ability to interpret and communicate policy developments;
• Understanding of and commitment to the psychosocial model of mental health and social model of disability;
• Fluency in English – native level (written and spoken). Language skills will be tested during the interview with a writing exercise;
• Excellent writing skills (research and advocacy reports, articles, project proposals and reporting, other publications);
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences;
• Excellent organisational skills, ability to work autonomously, prioritise, take initiative and meet deadlines;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a small, busy, international team and to collaborate with a varies membership;
• Willingness to travel;
• Computer literacy.

• The possibility to contribute to better mental health for all;
• 1 year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension to a permanent contract after the first year.
• Work in a friendly, creative, flexible working environment at the heart of the Brussels EU district in a small, dynamic, open minded and international team;
• A competitive NGO salary, according to experience and in line with MHE’s salary scales;
• Hospitalisation insurance, contribution to public transport, pension scheme, thirteenth month, and lunch vouchers;
• MHE is an equal opportunities employer.