Policy Advisor – Drugs and addictions

You will work in the Secretariat of the International Co-operation Group on Drugs and Addictions (Pompidou Group). The Pompidou Group provides knowledge, support and solutions for effective, evidence-based drug and addiction policies, which fully respect human rights. Its approach is based on four pillars, namely prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery, and supply reduction that targets public authorities, healthcare and education establishments, penitentiary and probation institutions, social and community centres, professional environments and society as a whole. As Policy Advisor, you will : Advance the Pompidou Group’s mission to support innovative, evidence-based drug and addiction policies across its member States and other partner states, in line with the priorities set out in the the Pompidou Group Work Programme 2026-2029;Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to contribute to the Group’s activities on treatment and recovery strategies and approaches, including associated risks and harms;Contribute to the collection, assessment and dissemination of best practices, the development of policy guidance and to strengthening the collaboration among stakeholders at national and international levels;Conduct research and analysis on treatment and recovery approaches to addictions, as well as associated risks and harms, assessing their effectiveness and applicability within European and international contexts;Develop policy recommendations, guidance documents, and reports for member States and stakeholders;Organise and facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and expert groups related to treatment and recovery;Monitor trends and innovations in drug and addiction treatment and recovery policies internationally, as well as legislative trends on substance regulation (drugs, prescription drugs, alcohol, tobacco, vaping and other products that mimic or are associated with illicit drug use);Liaise with government agencies, civil society, service providers, research institutions, and other international organisations to share knowledge and promote effective policy implementation;Contribute to the drafting of project proposals and funding applications within the treatment and recovery field;Represent the Pompidou Group at conferences, workshops, and meetings as required.