EU Partnerships Specialist / Permanent contract at World Vision

Start date: January 2026

Location: Brussels

Reports to: EU Partnership Coordinator  

World Vision is a global Christian humanitarian and advocacy organisation dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty, violence, disaster, and injustice. World Vision has some 33,000+ staff in nearly 100 countries. World Vision works in close collaboration with a wide range of partners to improve the lives of the most vulnerable children, their families and communities worldwide.  

The EU Partnership Specialist will contribute to the optimal functioning of World Vision’s EU Representation (EUREP) and to the achievement of its strategic objectives in : strengthening engagement with the EU, deepening institutional funding, nurturing relationships with strategic EU actors and partners and enhancing World Vision’s visibility as a credible EU partner for the well-being of children.   

Main Responsibilities  

Contribute to the shaping of the of World Vision’s Strategy around EU cooperation action, aiming at World Vision (WV) becoming EU’s partner of choice, including: 

– Analyse EU funding trends, aid modalities, and programming priorities;

– Support internal processes for change, facilitate WV’s inputs into EU programming consultations  

Proactively engage with EU institutions and partners to support resource development:

– Build and maintain strong relationships with key EU stakeholders (notably DG INTPA, MENA, ENEST, FPI), gathering and sharing strategic intelligence to enhance WV’s visibility and credibility.

– Coordinate engagement visits, briefings and interactions related to EU actions.

– Follow key thematic areas through knowledge gathering, participation in events, and contributions to advocacy and strategy.

– Represent WV in relevant coalitions and networks (e.g., CONCORD, EPLO) and cultivate a strong formal and informal peer network.  

Enhance WV’s internal readiness and positioning as a key EU partner:

– Support the development of a strategic pipeline of EU and Enabel opportunities and advise on new business prospects.

– Strengthen WV offices’ capacity to engage effectively with EU services (INTPA, MENA, ENEST, FPI) to boost visibility, credibility and access to sustainable funding.

– Monitor and analyse EU instruments, funding criteria and regulations, and coordinate internal processes accordingly.  

Lead knowledge management and capacity-building on EU donorship:

– Promote collaboration and knowledge-sharing on EU matters across WV offices.

– Actively contribute to the development and maintenance of knowledge-management and capacity-building tools and platforms.

– Develop and update guidance, training materials and briefings on EU donorship.

– Organise and deliver targeted training sessions and learning activities.

– Monitor changes in EU rules and centralise relevant information, in close coordination with EUREP colleagues.  

Required Skills & Experience

– Strong knowledge of EU development aid and institutions.

– At least 3 years of relevant experience in development programs, EU grant acquisition/management, or related fields.

– Excellent coordination, relationship-building and representational skills.

– Experience in training or capacity-building.

– Budget/financial skills and MEAL experience are an asset.

– Master’s degree in a relevant field. Excellent command of English written and spoken; French and/or Spanish an asset.

– Ability to travel occasionally.

– Willingness to foster a transparent and inclusive team culture that values diversity, equity, and respectful collaboration.

– Commitment to World Vision’s mission and values and to an inclusive and respectful team culture.  

What We Offer

We offer a full-time permanent contract in a collaborative and supportive work environment.  Our generous fringe benefits package and recently revised salary grid ensure fair and competitive compensation aligned with the market. Employee well-being is at the heart of our HR practice, we are deeply committed to fostering a respectful, collaborative workplace that supports personal development. 

How to Apply

Send your CV and cover letter to EULO-info@wvi.org with the subject line: “First Name Last Name – EU Partnership Specialist” by 5 December 2025, 17:00 CET.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.