Job Opening: Advocacy & Campaign Manager – Europe
Job Title
Advocacy & Campaign Manager – Europe
Location
Italy – with the possibility of remote working within Europe
Reports to
Director of Advocacy and Communications
Line Management
None
Contract
Full-time, with flexible working
Contract offer as consultant
Salary
Scale 10.0–10.2
Base contract: 31,000 – 35,000 EURO
End of Year Bonus: 1,000 EURO
Staff Support: 750 EURO
Cost of Living Adjustment depending on location
Start Date
1 March 2026 or as soon as possible
How to Apply
CV and Cover Letter should be sent to application@elsc.support
Please include the subject line “Application A&C Europe”
Deadline: 09:00 CET, 4 February 2026
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
As the Advocacy & Campaigns Manager for Europe, you will be in the Advocacy & Communication Department and work with our Legal and Monitoring Officers in the Europe Work Team and alongside movement partners to design and implement public outreach strategies (including engaging with the press and use social media) to ensure visibility for our movement lawyering work; build campaigns for our cases, develop communication strategies to shift the narrative and grow and mobilise our network of supporters; and establish relationships with activists on the ground in Italy and across Europe..
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
- 3-5 years’ experience working in a similar role with a good eye for a story and clear instincts about audience, channels, and purpose, and a track record of successfully placing stories in the media, including: pitching stories, writing press releases, and placing op eds.
- Demonstrated commitment to anti-racist organising, in particular justice for Palestinian people and the intersectional struggles connected to the Palestinian struggle for liberation.
- Experience (professional or volunteer) with campaigning; involvement in activist groups, grassroots, non-profit or electoral political organisations.
- Experience convening coalitions and building relationships.
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Demonstrated ability to distil complex legal and policy issues into compelling and accurate copy for a range of channels and audiences.
- Demonstrated skills in communications/advocacy work.
- Proficiency in Italian and English with excellent written and spoken communication skills. English is the working language of the ELSC.
- Good understanding and knowledge of European Union politics on the Palestinian cause.
- Teamwork skills and flexibility; ability to manage time and prioritise with a busy workload.
- Highly organised, strong attention to detail and can work independently without direction.
- Commitment to anti-racism and anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
- Willingness to travel and work occasional after hours as required.
- To be flexible within the broad remit of the post.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Proficiency in French.
- Proficiency in Arabic
- Experience with web development, graphic design, social media management or other digital communications experience and skills.
MAIN DUTIES AND TASKS – Advocacy & Campaign Manager – Europe
- Responsible for developing and implementing campaign strategies, including social media and media outreach, building and coordinating partner coalitions, and coordinating with legal, monitor and research staff in the Europe Work Team
- Monitor and evaluate campaign effectiveness through metrics tracking and regular reporting on engagement, reach and impact.
- Maintain and expand a network of support and increase engagement with the Europe Work Team’s strategic planning through effective communication with activists, the movement and partner organisations
- Organise and facilitate in-person community events and/or workshops with activists, academics, students and legal professionals
- Draft and publish case summaries/updates on the ELSC website in coordination with the relevant Legal Officers in the Europe Work Team.
- Ensure all content adheres to ELSC messaging guidelines and maintain consistent messaging across platforms
- Support the Digital Communication Officer to design and monitor relevant social media content: text, visuals and potential videos/reels
- Monitor and maintain engagement on case related posts by responding to comments and messages, and sharing timely updates to keep the movement engaged and informed.
- Support the development of case-specific fundraising campaigns in collaboration with the Digital Fundraising Officer
- Organise and promote ELSC public events relevant to the Europe Work Team
- Represent ELSC in public events and interviews relevant to Europe Work Team
- Maintain and expand the ELSC network of journalists and media outlets
- Maintain and update contact lists for partners, activists, academics, and other relevant networks to support outreach and coordination efforts.
- Assist with content production for the ELSC newsletter and communications to supporters
How to Apply
CV and Cover Letter should be sent to application@elsc.support
Please include the subject line “Application A&C Europe”
Deadline: 09:00 CET, 4 February 2026
