Policy Officer - Trade Issues

Policy Officer - Trade Issues

CEEV - European Wine Companies Committee

Brussels, Belgium

The Policy Officer will report directly to the Secretary General and will be responsible for:

• Leading the work of the association in relation to EU wine external trade and 3rd countries wine market issues which may impact the EU wine sector;
• Establishing and maintaining excellent contacts with EU institutions, other international bodies, NGOs and other associations, to exchange information and to identify common interests and concerns;
• Building and maintaining close contact with, and communicating all relevant information to CEEV members;
• Elaborating CEEV positions - drafting position papers and finding consensus among members, then effectively communicating those positions to policy-makers;
• Preparing and driving relevant CEEV committee meetings in close coordination with the Secretary General and committee chairs;
• Reporting succinctly on meeting outcomes as well as recommending appropriate actions;
• Helping to shape CEEV publications and web-based materials.

The Policy Officer should have the following profile:

• At least 7 years of experience at EU level, preferably in the food industry, or, at national level, in trade-related issues;
• Good practical knowledge of the EU trade policy and wine legal framework will be highly appreciated;
• Technical background will be a valuable asset;
• Strong communication skills to deal with a wide range of stakeholders;
• Self-starter and team-worker;
• Fluent in English and French (both spoken and written) – any other EU language will be an asset.

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