WHO ARE WE?

Doctors of the World is an international medical NGO and is part of an international network. We provide medical assistance to vulnerable groups in Belgium and the rest of the world.
We want universal health coverage where everyone has access to care, without barriers (financial, cultural, geographical, etc.).

To carry out our mission, we rely on three pillars:

• Care: providing the population with real access to care.

• Change: we don't just want to help, we want to make a difference in the long run.

• Be a witness. We are not silent. Thanks to our experience and our presence on the ground, we challenge the (local, regional and (inter)national) authorities with facts, figures and realities.

Our projects follow a number of values that apply to our entire organization: social justice, empowerment, independence, commitment, balance.

THE ESSENCE

As an Analysis & Advocacy Coordinator, you have a thorough knowledge of the Belgian healthcare landscape, the accessibility of that care for people in vulnerable situations, and the legal and administrative framework (e.g. around DMH, requisition, increased allowance, etc.). You put this knowledge at the service of Doctors of the World's mission to improve access to care through an active advocacy strategy that you hell develop.

The position reports to the Director of Belgian Operations.

ROLL

Policy and Pleading

• Identifying advocacy themes and opportunities aimed at accessible care

• Designing, proposing and implementing effective advocacy strategies (e.g. around Urgent Medical Care, Mediprima...)

• Monitoring of relevant legislative developments at federal and regional level

• Monitoring initiatives within the civil society that have an impact on access to care

• Coordination of the editorial staff of position papers and related documents

Coalitions & Networks

• Establishing and/or strengthening coalitions around specific advocacy themes

• Active maintenance of a network of key stakeholders within the Belgian healthcare and political landscape

• Participate in thematic platforms in accordance with strategic advocacy priorities

• Representing DvdW Belgium in the international DvdW advocacy working group

Internal cooperation

• Preparing and facilitating the internal Working Group Pleading

• Actively involving the volunteer base in the rollout of advocacy strategies

• Collaborate with the communications department to refine and spread public positions

• Coordinate with the health department so that advocacy positions are in line with the health strategy

• Stay up to date with the operational reality of the projects in the 3 regions

Managerial tasks

• Managing employees within the advocacy team: coaching, follow-up and evaluation

• Take responsibility for team dynamics, motivation and results

Coordination and Organization-wide Contribution

• Active participation in the meetings of the Belgian coordination

• Support the regional coordinators in their regional advocacy strategy

• Actively participate in cross-cutting themes within the organization

• Ensuring the integration of the advocacy perspective into broader policy decisions of the Belgian Operations

• Ensuring constructive cooperation with communication and health departments

YOUR PROFILE

• Diploma: Master in Law, Political Science, Sociology or Public Health, or equivalent by experience

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience

• In-depth knowledge of social rights

• Thorough knowledge of the political landscape

• Very good analytical skills

• Very good writing and communication skills

• Demonstrable experience in drafting policy recommendations

• Perfect knowledge of Dutch, very good knowledge of French (C1/C2), good knowledge of English (C1)

• Experience with immigration law is a plus

• Experience with access to care for people in precarious socio-economic situations is a plus

WE OFFER

• An enriching and essential function in the heart of Doctors of the World Belgium.

• A full-time contract of indefinite duration (39h)

• Location: Brussels

• A gross salary of €3813.26 for 3 years of experience; a gross salary of € 3889.90 for 5 years of experience; and gross salary of € 4088.33 for 10 years of experience. Relevant experience is recognized.

• Meal vouchers €8, of which €1.09 per employee and €6.91 per employer) – Hospitalization insurance - 100% reimbursement of public transport costs.

• Holiday: 20 statutory days + 6 days RTT + 4 extra legal days between Christmas and New Year.

How to apply

Send your application before 24/08/2025 by filling out the form and giving it to us.

We reserve the right to close the recruitment for this vacancy before the specified deadline at which all applications must be received. We respond to all applications.

No financial compensation in the context of a recruitment procedure is requested by Doctors of the World.
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