Overall description
Copa-Cogeca, the leading EU organisation representing European farmers and agri-cooperatives, is looking for an experienced, well-organised, and self-motivated Policy Advisor to join our general affairs team.
The Policy Advisor on the following topics: food safety, nutrition and
consumer information, animal nutrition and feed safety, quality assurance, promotion of agricultural products.
The selected candidate’s duties are to provide policy analysis, build positions with members, and elaborate advocacy strategies targeting EU public bodies and stakeholders as well as contribute to the activities linked to EU projects that Copa Cogeca is involved in. To do so, and as part of the agricultural general affairs team, they will manage and develop the expertise of the related working parties in close collaboration with the Copa-Cogeca Secretariat team and its members.
This position requires strategic thinking, great organisational, and prioritisation skills, as well as the ability to plan ahead and meet tight deadlines with a high degree of care and diplomacy. We are looking for a candidate who already has experience with European affairs, preferably in connection with the topics they will have to deal with.
The successful candidate will have strong oral and written communication skills in English, and possess true willingness to support the interest of European farmers and agri-cooperatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to evolve in an international environment, also providing a unique insight into key EU farming productions.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor the European policy initiatives, market developments and identify emerging trends and issues, particularly in the above mentioned fields.
- Provide thorough analysis of developments, their impacts for Copa-Cogeca members and develop Copa-Cogeca positions;
- Organise and coordinate the respective Copa-Cogeca Working Parties;
- Develop, in collaboration with members and/or other stakeholders, lobbying strategies and activities to influence the EU institutions and external partners;
- Build and maintain strong networks;
- Coordinate with the comms team on communication strategies and events;
- Report to the Director of the General affairs team of the Secretariat;
- Work in a dynamic international team
- Contribute to the actions related to EU projects.
Qualifications
- University degree (B.Sc or M.Sc) in agronomy, law, political science, or economics (or equivalent);
- Minimum 3 years professional experience in EU public affairs, and/or agrifood sector;
- Language skills: Fluency in English. Other European Union language(s) are an advantage
- Very good sense of team spirit, coordination skills and willing to do the extra mile;
- Strong analytic, organisational and interpersonal skills. Efficient communicator: turning policy arguments into convincing communication actions;
- Computer literacy: MS Office applications, modern communication tools;
We offer...
- A full-time contract (CDI) under Belgian legislation
- Additional benefits include meal vouchers, reimbursement of local transportation costs, and group insurance for your pension..
Application
- A CV (maximum 2 pages) and motivation letter (maximum 1 page) should be sent in EN by e-mail to: careers@copa-cogeca.eu;
- Applications are open until 14th February 2025. If you do not receive news from us by that date, please assume that you have not been selected.
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