Fulltime, 6 months

Position Overview

We are seeking an Advocacy Consultant to join our team in Germany on a 6-month full-time consultancy. This role will focus on our work to pressure the German governments to do all it can to end the horror unfolding before our eyes in Gaza. 

The right candidate is excited to spend time at the Bundestag, has strong existing networks in German political and civil society spaces, and loves building relationships that can unlock change. This is a hands-on role that will bring Avaaz’s global campaigns closer to German decision-makers and opinion-builders.

This role reports to the Senior Campaign director leading our Gaza initiatives.

About Avaaz

We know your time is valuable, so we created a super short checklist for you to get a sense of whether this could be the job you’ve been searching for. If your answer is “yes” to all of the statements below, we’d be thrilled to receive your application.

This could be your dream job if:

• You ask yourself how you can create the biggest impact with your time and talent
• You care deeply about this world and its people, from Gaza to Sudan to the Amazon
• You are strategic, smart, and have an opportunity-creating mindset 
• You can handle feedback well, and you work in a spirit of cooperation
• You are hungry to make a real difference and don’t take no for an answer
• You are a team player, and you have your colleagues’ back, always.
• You are ready to go the extra mile, but also know how to recover and be at your best
• You can handle stress, execute tasks excellently, and bring joy even in tough times

If your answers have been a clear “yes” for each of these statements - here’s more about Avaaz and the role. We’d be excited to hear from you! (Please send your application English)

Avaaz is hands down one of the world’s most impactful global campaigning movements, funded solely by small donations. This movement is powered by people from every corner of the world, coming together to stop atrocities in Gaza, Sudan, and other parts of the globe, amplify the leadership of Indigenous people, protect our planet from climate catastrophe, and defend our fragile democracies.

We have a fearless, super-talented, kind, courageous team and are striving to make a difference. Every single day. 

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen relationships with parliamentarians, party staffers, government officials, and opinion leaders in Berlin.
• Support senior campaigners in advocacy meetings, including preparing briefing notes, talking points, and follow-up materials.
• Track German political debates, legislation, and government positions relevant to Avaaz’s campaigns.
• Provide rapid political analysis and updates to the Avaaz team to inform campaign strategy.
• Assist in organizing advocacy-focused events, roundtables, or delegations in Berlin.
• Collaborate with Avaaz’s Media, Digital Content, and Campaign teams to ensure advocacy efforts align with public mobilization.
• Maintain and grow contact lists for political, policy, and civil society stakeholders in Germany.
• Seize timely opportunities to connect Avaaz’s campaigns with the political agenda in Germany.

Skills & Qualities

• Strong networks and relationships in German political, policy, and/or civil society spaces.
• Keen understanding of Bundestag dynamics, German party politics, and policymaking processes.
• Excellent communication skills in German and English, with the ability to brief, persuade, and represent effectively.
• Track record in advocacy, political advising, or campaign lobbying.
• Comfort with fast-paced, politically sensitive environments.
• Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail in managing contacts, meetings, and follow-ups.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to spot openings and opportunities for influence.
• Focused and impact-oriented mindset, able to effectively work in a fast-paced, high-impact campaigning environment, managing shifting priorities and urgent deadlines.
• High professionalism and delivery orientation, with proven ability to deliver high-quality work at speed, balancing accuracy, clarity, and impact under intense pressure or periods.
• Sustaining performance through effective stress and workload management, to maintain high performance and personal wellbeing.
• Strong collaboration skills across teams to deliver rapid, impactful campaigns while upholding Avaaz’s values and mission.
• Passion for global justice, experience engaging responsibly with emotionally challenging global justice issues and imagery, demonstrating compassion and professionalism.
• Proficiency in digital collaboration tools (Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, media databases).

Location 

Avaaz is a virtual organization and most of our work is done online. Our staff are based in cities all over the world. For this role, we are seeking candidates who reside in Germany, preferably Berlin, but other cities and countries in the EMEA time zone will be considered, if the candidate is the best fit.

Avaaz will support you to set up a home or co-working environment that leads to excellence in delivery and long-term sustainability. 

Compensation and Benefits

The full-package salary for this position in Germany ranges from 57.000 - 65.000 EUR, based on experience and location.  

For successful candidates based outside of Germany, the final pay will be adjusted based on location and relevant experience. An accurate range in local currency will be provided to candidates during the screening process.

Application Timeline

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis, and encourage all candidates to submit applications as soon as possible. Even if it’s not your first language, we ask you to write your application in English.

Our Recruitment Process

Avaaz undertakes a comprehensive recruitment procedure designed to select the most talented candidate for any given position. The recruitment process is comprised of the following steps:

1. Application Review
2. Screening Call
3. Exercise
4. Interview
5. Offer Call

Avaaz’s Commitment to Equity and Inclusion 

As a global organisation with millions of members around the world, it’s important to us that our team reflects the diversity needed to lead a movement of people from across the planet, rising to meet some of the most complex challenges humanity has ever faced. We believe we can only succeed by building a diverse team full of fresh perspectives and original ideas, and we are committed to creating a working environment in which everyone has an equitable opportunity to fulfil their potential.

Our team includes English as first and second language speakers, the self-taught and university educated, and people with all sorts of professional backgrounds. If doing the job you just read about would make you excited to come to work every day, if you’re talented, hard-working and committed to making a difference - we want you to apply.

Avaaz does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, colour, ancestry, language and accent, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, family/parental or marital status, religion, socioeconomic class, caste, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

We’ll provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities or special needs to participate in the application process, so please let us know if you have such a request when you apply.