UN Advocacy Adviser

Temporary, Full-time · Germany (Berlin), United Kingdom Remote, USA Remote

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Role Summary

The UN Advocacy Adviser (all genders) supports our ambitious efforts to promote the reduction of animal consumption in line with our 5 Pros (Pro-Health, Environment, Animals, Justice, and Taste) at the annual UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) happening in Belém, Brazil this year. The ideal candidate is a talented communicator & organizer with an outgoing, positive, and professional attitude, who has experience engaging with international policy processes and a strong policy network. 

The UN Advocacy Adviser will report to the Head of UN Affairs and will work collaboratively with other organizing, communications, research, and web staff. The successful candidate will also work closely with allied organizations and volunteers across the country. The candidate will be responsible for representing ProVeg in the media, to our supporters, and to coalitions, while performing organizational and grassroots outreach.

Job Details
Reports to: Head of UN Affairs 
Department: INT UN Policy & Public Affairs
Location: Remote
Hours: 40 hours per week
Duration: fixed contract until end of 2025, possibility of extension

Responsibilities

Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with external stakeholders and identify opportunities and strategies to improve engagement with policy-makers, environmental and other aligned organizations, healthcare officials, corporate leaders, scientific bodies, and grant-making organisations.
  • Engage and inspire a range of audiences – from our supporters and communities to corporate partners, food businesses, and influencers. 
  • Lead sustainable catering advocacy efforts in UNFCCC climate change conferences
Communications & Outreach:
  • Raise the profile of ProVeg online and offline by writing compelling content for targeted websites, campaigns, social media, mainstream media & PR (including broadcast media), and by working with key influencers.
  • Create and manage relationships with media, engaging with influencers, and arranging media opportunities for the Head and other spokespersons.

Event Planning & Logistics:
  • Plan and coordinate talks, press conferences, and networking events in the lead up to COP30
  • Speak at public events, forums, and other venues, and serve as a representative of ProVeg to the public and the media
  • Support planning of logistical arrangements for COP30 delegation (badging, travel, accommodation etc.)
Partnership & Coalition Coordination:
  • Build a strong base of organizations and individuals in support of our advocacy work at COP30; participate in coalitions advocacy campaigns
  • Maintain a database of activities, contacts, and external engagements in Hubspot. 
Impact Tracking:
  • Create an impact tracking framework for our UN work, and maintain an up-to-date record of our engagements, activities and impacts
  • Assist with funding reports or donor updates
  • Support budget tracking and other administrative tasks (OKRs)
Qualifications
  • You hold at least a Master’s degree in political science, public affairs, law, or a similar subject.
  • You bring over 5 years of relevant experience in political work through previous jobs or related occupations.
  • You have an excellent understanding of international multilateral processes (e.g., United Nations, IPCC), especially UNFCCC COPs.
  • You demonstrate excellent command of English, both oral and written; additional languages are a plus.
  • You show a strong interest in climate change policies, the Global Goals (SDGs), and health/environment-related topics.
  • You possess excellent leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with proven experience managing teams and working across departments.
  • You have a good understanding of food system transformation and protein diversification.
  • You are passionate about ProVeg’s mission and believe in the power of impact-driven decision-making for achieving social change.
  • You maintain a strong network within the UNFCCC ecosystem, including Member States, Constituencies, the UNFCCC Secretariat, and other relevant stakeholders.
Benefits of working with us
  • Flexible working hours with the option of compensating overtime with time off.    
  • Flexible home office options.
  • 25 days basic holiday (FTE) plus one additional day of holiday per year (additional days of holiday can be "bought" via small salary adjustments).    
  • A respectful working atmosphere in a highly motivated team.    
  • A strong focus on personal development and a designated training budget.    
  • Provision of a work laptop and access to a well-equipped office in Berlin Tiergarten.    
  • Mindfulness programme and mental wellbeing - free membership for Open Up und Headspace
  • We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world and encourage everyone in our organisation to bring all aspects of themselves to work.    
  • And last but not least: Join a great team and work with us to create a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all people, animals and our planet!    
When?
Start: from July 1st
Application deadline: June 22nd 
Further information
Please apply with your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are motivated to join ProVeg and describe how you can bring in your experience for this role.

Even if you do not meet all the requirements, we still encourage you to apply. Our tasks are diverse, and we are flexible in how we distribute them. We are happy to support your growth and development. 
We also encourage all applicants to apply without a photo or disclosing their date or place of birth. 

If you are living with a disability, health condition and/or neurodiversity, please feel free to let us know how we can adjust and support your application process. For example, we can offer alternative tools, different interview formats, or additional time for tasks.
Important: Please make sure to use your own words and ideas in the cover letter. The goal is for us to know you better in order to assess if this role and your motivation are a good fit. Letters written with AI will be disregarded.

For any questions about the role or application process, feel free to contact: people-and-culture@proveg.org. (Please note: Applications sent directly to this email address will not be considered. Kindly follow our official application process.)


The next steps in the application process:
  1. Initial screening of applications
  2. Video call with People & Culture (approx. 30–40 minutes)
  3. Online trial task (max. 2 hours)
  4. Second online interview with the team (approx. 1hr)
About us

ProVeg International is a food awareness organisation working to transform the global food system by replacing 50% of animal products globally with plant-based and cultivated foods by 2040.

ProVeg engages with all relevant stakeholders to create a food system where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet.


ProVeg has received the United Nations’ Momentum for Change Award and works closely with key UN food and environment agencies. 


ProVeg creates global impact, with offices in 14 countries across five continents and more than 220 employees


Diversity Statement

ProVeg is committed to equal opportunity in employment for all, regardless of ethnic origin, religion, skin color, gender, age, national origin or ancestry, refugee background, genetic information, disability, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, HIV status, gender identity, or gender expression. People of Color, women, people with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA+ communities, older adults, neurodivergent people, refugees, and people living with HIV are explicitly encouraged to apply.

In 2020, ProVeg signed the Diversity Charter, a self-commitment and association dedicated to promoting a prejudice-free work environment.

In 2022, ProVeg achieved a score of 88.1% on the PRIDE Index, the LGBTIQ+ Diversity Performance Index, which is over 20 percentage points higher than the overall average of 67.9%.


Data Protection Information for Applicants :
More information about the processing of your personal data during your application at ProVeg e.V. can be found here in German and English.
Rollenzusammenfassung

The UN Advocacy Adviser (all genders) supports our ambitious efforts to promote the reduction of animal consumption in line with our 5 Pros (Pro-Health, Environment, Animals, Justice, and Taste) at the annual UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) happening in Belém, Brazil this year. The ideal candidate is a talented communicator & organizer with an outgoing, positive, and professional attitude, who has experience engaging with international policy processes and a strong policy network. 

The UN Advocacy Adviser will report to the Head of UN Affairs and will work collaboratively with other organizing, communications, research, and web staff. The successful candidate will also work closely with allied organizations and volunteers across the country. The candidate will be responsible for representing ProVeg in the media, to our supporters, and to coalitions, while performing organizational and grassroots outreach.

Infos zur Stelle
Reports to: Head of UN Affairs 
Department: INT UN Policy & Public Affairs
Location: Remote
Hours: 40 hours per week
Duration: fixed contract until end of 2025, possibility of extension

Aufgaben

Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with external stakeholders and identify opportunities and strategies to improve engagement with policy-makers, environmental and other aligned organizations, healthcare officials, corporate leaders, scientific bodies, and grant-making organisations.
  • Engage and inspire a range of audiences – from our supporters and communities to corporate partners, food businesses, and influencers. 
  • Lead sustainable catering advocacy efforts in UNFCCC climate change conferences
Communications & Outreach:
  • Raise the profile of ProVeg online and offline by writing compelling content for targeted websites, campaigns, social media, mainstream media & PR (including broadcast media), and by working with key influencers.
  • Create and manage relationships with media, engaging with influencers, and arranging media opportunities for the Head and other spokespersons.

Event Planning & Logistics:
  • Plan and coordinate talks, press conferences, and networking events in the lead up to COP30
  • Speak at public events, forums, and other venues, and serve as a representative of ProVeg to the public and the media
  • Support planning of logistical arrangements for COP30 delegation (badging, travel, accommodation etc.)
Partnership & Coalition Coordination:
  • Build a strong base of organizations and individuals in support of our advocacy work at COP30; participate in coalitions advocacy campaigns
  • Maintain a database of activities, contacts, and external engagements in Hubspot. 
Impact Tracking:
  • Create an impact tracking framework for our UN work, and maintain an up-to-date record of our engagements, activities and impacts
  • Assist with funding reports or donor updates
  • Support budget tracking and other administrative tasks (OKRs)
Anforderungen
  • You hold at least a Master’s degree in political science, public affairs, law, or a similar subject.
  • You bring over 5 years of relevant experience in political work through previous jobs or related occupations.
  • You have an excellent understanding of international multilateral processes (e.g., United Nations, IPCC), especially UNFCCC COPs.
  • You demonstrate excellent command of English, both oral and written; additional languages are a plus.
  • You show a strong interest in climate change policies, the Global Goals (SDGs), and health/environment-related topics.
  • You possess excellent leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with proven experience managing teams and working across departments.
  • You have a good understanding of food system transformation and protein diversification.
  • You are passionate about ProVeg’s mission and believe in the power of impact-driven decision-making for achieving social change.
  • You maintain a strong network within the UNFCCC ecosystem, including Member States, Constituencies, the UNFCCC Secretariat, and other relevant stakeholders.
Unser Angebot
  • Flexible working hours with the option of compensating overtime with time off.    
  • Flexible home office options.
  • 25 days basic holiday (FTE) plus one additional day of holiday per year (additional days of holiday can be "bought" via small salary adjustments).    
  • A respectful working atmosphere in a highly motivated team.    
  • A strong focus on personal development and a designated training budget.    
  • Provision of a work laptop and access to a well-equipped office in Berlin Tiergarten.    
  • Mindfulness programme and mental wellbeing - free membership for Open Up und Headspace
  • We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world and encourage everyone in our organisation to bring all aspects of themselves to work.    
  • And last but not least: Join a great team and work with us to create a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all people, animals and our planet!    
Wann?
Start: from July 1st
Application deadline: June 22nd 
Weitere Informationen
Please apply with your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are motivated to join ProVeg and describe how you can bring in your experience for this role.

Even if you do not meet all the requirements, we still encourage you to apply. Our tasks are diverse, and we are flexible in how we distribute them. We are happy to support your growth and development. 
We also encourage all applicants to apply without a photo or disclosing their date or place of birth. 

If you are living with a disability, health condition and/or neurodiversity, please feel free to let us know how we can adjust and support your application process. For example, we can offer alternative tools, different interview formats, or additional time for tasks.
Important: Please make sure to use your own words and ideas in the cover letter. The goal is for us to know you better in order to assess if this role and your motivation are a good fit. Letters written with AI will be disregarded.

For any questions about the role or application process, feel free to contact: people-and-culture@proveg.org. (Please note: Applications sent directly to this email address will not be considered. Kindly follow our official application process.)


The next steps in the application process:
  1. Initial screening of applications
  2. Video call with People & Culture (approx. 30–40 minutes)
  3. Online trial task (max. 2 hours)
  4. Second online interview with the team (approx. 1hr)
Über uns

ProVeg International ist eine Ernährungsorganisation, die sich für die Transformation des globalen Ernährungssystems einsetzt. Unsere Mission ist, bis 2040 weltweit 50 % der Tierprodukte durch pflanzliche und kultivierte Nahrungsmittel zu ersetzen.

ProVeg arbeitet mit allen relevanten Akteuren am Übergang zu einem Ernährungssystem, in dem sich alle für genussvolles und gesundes Essen entscheiden, das gut für alle Menschen, Tiere und unseren Planeten ist.

ProVeg hat den „Momentum for Change“-Preis der Vereinten Nationen erhalten und arbeitet eng mit den wichtigsten UN-Organisationen für Ernährung und Umwelt zusammen.

Wir haben den Status eines Ständigen Beobachters der UN-Klimarahmenkonvention (UNFCCC), dem Weltklimarat (IPCC) und des Übereinkommens über die biologische Vielfalt (CBD) sowie beratenden Status beim Wirtschafts- und Sozialrat der Vereinten Nationen (ECOSOC). Zudem sind wir bei der UN-Weltversammlung (UNEA) akkreditiert.

Mit Büros in 14 Ländern auf 5 Kontinenten und mehr als 220 Mitarbeitenden erzielt ProVeg eine globale Wirkung. 

Diversity Statement

ProVeg verpflichtet sich zur Chancengleichheit bei der Beschäftigung für alle, unabhängig von ethnischer Herkunft, Religion, Hautfarbe, Geschlecht, Alter, nationaler Herkunft oder Abstammung, Geflüchtetenhintergrund, genetischer Informationen, Behinderung, Familienstand, elterlichem Status, Schwangerschaft, sexueller Orientierung, HIV-Status, Geschlechtsidentität oder Geschlechtsausdruck. People of Colour, Frauen, Menschen mit Behinderung, Mitglieder von LGBTQIA+ Communities, ältere Menschen, neurodivergente Menschen, Geflüchtete und Menschen die mit HIV leben werden ausdrücklich ermutigt, sich zu bewerben. 

Im Jahr 2020 hat ProVeg die Charta der Vielfalt unterzeichnet, eine Selbstverpflichtung und ein Verein, der sich für ein vorurteilsfreies Arbeitsumfeld einsetzt. 

Im Jahr 2022 hat ProVeg beim PRIDE Index, dem LGBTIQ+ Diversity Performance Index, 88,1 % erreicht und liegt damit über 20 Prozentpunkte über dem Gesamtdurchschnitt von 67,9 %. 


Datenschutzhinweise für Bewerber:innen:
Weitere Informationen über unsere Datenverarbeitung findest du hier: 
in German and English.

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