EU Policy Officer

EVU - European Vegetarian Union

Brussels, Belgium

About EVU

Are you passionate about food system transformation? Are you interested in plant-based policy solutions in this transformation? Then join us at the European Vegetarian Union (EVU)!

About the role

We are looking for a dynamic Policy Officer that will be able to push the plant-based movement forward in Europe. The tasks for this role span from political advocacy towards EU institutions to supporting EVU members at a national level and project management. More concretely you will:

Develop policy briefs, guides and recommendations on agri-food policy and impacts of plant-based diets for farmers, health, environment and economy;
Provide evidence to guide policymakers’ decisions and arrange meetings with relevant political stakeholders;
Deliver presentations to policymakers and at events;
Collaborate with and support EVU members’ advocacy efforts at the EU and national levels;
Collaborate and build relationships with other relevant stakeholders such as other NGOs, farmers and producer associations;
Manage a policy project with guidance from the EVU leadership.

Key responsibilities

Manage your advocacy project and campaign aimed at increasing political support for production and consumption of plant-based food, at the EU and National levels;
Ensure coordinated campaigning and support to EVU members within the scope of your project;
Overseeing EU policy developments and research, reviewing European institutions’ (e.g. Commission, Parliament and Council) priorities, identifying and communicating emerging issues and proposing solutions;
Working with and arranging meetings with key political and non-political stakeholders, mainly at EU level;
Establishing and maintaining effective collaborative relationships with external stakeholders and identifying opportunities and strategies to improve engagement with policymakers, environmental and other aligned organisations;
Representing the EVU at external events;
Delivering briefings and written guides to achieve public policy change on food, agriculture and health policies;
Travelling to EU Member-States on missions to meet and coordinate with colleagues, members and policy stakeholders.

Person specification

Degree in Public Relations/International Studies/Politics/Law/ Public Affairs or other relevant for the position (candidates from other areas are encouraged to apply according to experience and skills);
Excellent written, verbal communication and diplomacy skills in English as well as strong research skills;
Strong social and interpersonal skills;
Previous experience in areas such as project management, advocacy and stakeholder engagement are valued;
EU Advocacy experience is valued;
Understanding of EU policy institutions, processes and agendas, particularly regarding food and agriculture policies;
Understanding of plant-based policy needs and discussions;
The person would ideally be based in or close to Brussels;
Commitment to EVUs goals.

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