Careers

Want to work with us?

We are a very diverse and highly motivated team who is dedicated to promoting the interests of our members and ensuring a viable, innovative, and sustainable agriculture and agrifood sector in the EU.

We are always looking for new people to join our team! Please check the categories below to see our currently open positions and send us your CV and cover letter any time via our simplified application procedure.

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Do you have a strong connection with agricultural and/or European affairs? We are always looking for new talent! Feel free to send us your CV along with a cover letter outlining your background.

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Current Vacancies

Policy Advisor - Climate and Environment

The successful candidate will have the responsibility to advocate for the interests of EU farmers and agri-cooperatives in the field of EU climate and environmental policymaking (particularly in the areas of climate change mitigation and adaptation/resilience, carbon removals and carbon farming, land use and emissions trading system). Join the Secretariat of two of the oldest EU representative organizations, anchored in the 27 Member States of the EU and renowned for their impactful advocacy, where your work will directly contribute to shaping future agricultural and environmental policies.

Role Description

To anticipate and analyse European policy developments, emerging trends and issues particularly regarding climate change, emissions trading system, carbon farming and carbon removals policies and/or legislative and non-legislative proposals.

To translate those policy developments/trends/issues into meaningful insights for members, facilitate exchanges among them and contribute to the preparation of evidence-based positions and strategic advocacy.

To effectively communicate and negotiate with policymakers and partner organizations, to ensure that EU farmers and agri-cooperatives’ needs and perspectives are considered in climate-related policies.

Main Responsibilities

•To prepare/draft Copa-Cogeca’s background notes, analysis, annotated agendas, reflection or position papers, amendments, speaking notes and presentations on the policy areas of responsibility.

•To communicate and advocate for Copa-Cogeca’s positions to the EU Institutions.

•To coordinate and draft responses to European Commission’s public consultations and evaluations.

•To support and co-coordinate Copa-Cogeca’s Working Party on Environment and Climate Change as well as participation in the Civil Dialogue Group (CDG) on Environment and Climate Change.

•To represent Copa-Cogeca in expert groups, stakeholder workshops, joint actions, and EU institutional events.

•To provide key policy input and insights to Copa-Cogeca’s communications team on the areas of responsibility.

•To contribute with policy-related input to EU projects on the areas of responsibility.

Qualifications

•A Master’s Degree in Agriculture, Political Science, International Relations, European Studies, Law Economics or a related field.

•Minimum 3 years of experience in EU affairs in a policy role.

•Proficient knowledge of EU Climate/Environmental issues and policies.

•Strong knowledge of EU decision-making processes for Climate/Environmental policy frameworks.

•Proven ability to translate complex policy into clear, strategic positions, as well as strong analytical, drafting and communications skills and a capacity to develop solutions.

•Proficiency in English (oral and written) and at least one other EU language (French is highly desirable).

•A proven interest in agriculture and in COPA COGECA’s work.

•Demonstrated political awareness and stakeholder management/diplomacy ability.

•Very good organisational and coordination capacities with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines with a high level of autonomy.

•Team-oriented, proactive, with a solution-driven mindset.

What we offer

A permanent contract / A very stimulating work environment / Professional evolution perspectives / Pension insurance / Meal vouchers / Homeworking 1-2 days per week

How to Apply

Please send your application (CV + cover letter in EN or FR) to careers@copa-cogeca.eu by 12/04/2026 Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Location: Brussels
End of application: 12th April
Open positions: 1

Intern - Animal Health and Welfare

We are looking for a motivated INTERN to join our team and support activities linked to Copa-Cogeca work on EU policies related to both animal welfare and animal health. We welcome applications from students of Veterinary, Agronomy, or law, fluent in English. The internship is for a 4-5 months, starting early April 2026.

About the Role

The intern will work on: • Understanding EU policy building and advocacy • Analyzing legislative texts and positions linked to animal health and welfare • Helping to develop grass-rooted policy position on these topics • Translating technical and on the ground agricultural realities into easy to grasp arguments

Profile

A background in agriculture, veterinary studies, or in European law with a clear interest for the livestock sector

Strong analytical skills and attention to details

Excellent communication skills in English

IT skills, especially for excel and the analyses of surveys

Excellent soft skills – you enjoy meetings, teamwork, and cultural diversity

Independent, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset

What We Offer

A unique opportunity to have a direct look at EU agricultural policies building

A very international environment

A direct contact with the EU farming world

Mentoring and professional development

Reimbursement of your monthly public transport fee and 10€ for lunch