Advocacy Officer
il y a 1 semaine
Start date: 15 May 2023 or earliest thereafter
Duration:
Initial contract period 24 months, extension intended
Location:
Brussels, Belgium
ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability is a global network working with more than 2500 local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development.
Active in 125+ countries, we influence sustainability policy and drive local action for low emission, nature based, equitable, resilient and circular development.
ICLEI's European Secretariat is based in Freiburg (Germany), with specialised offices in Brussels and Berlin, and a staff of more than 100 colleagues from all over Europe, covering a broad variety of professional disciplines.
The ICLEI Brussels Office, which is part of the European Secretariat based in Freiburg, Germany, runs the Global CityFood Program with its regional Food Clusters.
The ICLEI Brussels Office, which is part of the European Secretariat based in Freiburg, Germany, runs the Global CityFood Program with its regional Food Clusters.
systemic transformation.
ICLEI Europe is looking for an inspiring
Advocacy Officer who has the knowledge, experience and social skills needed to advocate and engage governmental and non-governmental partners and target groups to promote sustainable, healthy and climate-friendly food procurement,
school meals and food education across Europe within a growing political momentum for sustainable food systems.
Tasks and responsibilities:
- Coordinate and be the central voice for a European Campaign called Buy Better Food on sustainable, healthy and climatefriendly public food procurement (hereafter called 'BBF') with a core group of relevant national and European organisations and a broader coalition of key stakeholders;
- Proactively drive the conceptual and strategic development and implementation of the BBF strategy with the Core Team;
- Oversee and manage the coalition coordination, and support the BBF Core Team, including the possible recruitment of further members;
- Identify the advocacy strategy and target groups between European Institutions, national governments and frontrunner local governments with the help of partners;
- Work closely with communications colleagues to develop and implement various communication activities;
- Ensure all partners are motivated and on track with Campaign requirements, deliverables and deadlines, and ensure that all communication and deliverables adhere to high standards of quality;
- Plan and manage budget based on scope of work (objectives and targets) and resource requirements in an effective and efficient manner;
- Monitor progress of the Campaign and make adjustments as needed;
- Lead on the Campaign reporting, define progress and solve problems with suitable solutions;
- Support projects, activities and events of ICLEI that are linked to the Campaign scope;
- Undertake effective liaison and relationship building and proactively develop and maintain partnerships and joint working with a variety of organisations, institutions and partners on the thematic topic of sustainable food.
Skills and qualifications:
Essential:
- At least three years proven work experience, preferably in campaigning or advocacy work on a relevant topic;
- Relevant work experience in the area of Sustainable Food Systems, Food Policy and/or Food Education will be considered an advantage;
- Demonstrated record of working on sustainability issues with European, national, regional and/or local governments. A record on prolonged Brusselsbased exchange and engagement with EC services is an asset;
- Experience of working on international and European projects (Horizon Europe);
- Ability to be well organised, prioritise tasks and produce good quality work within tight time constraints;
- An inspiring and driving personality with outstanding social skills in driving a European Campaign involving different partners (mainly NGOs) and target groups (European Commission, national, regional and local governments) with different cultural backgrounds will be crucial for this position;
- Ability to work in a team and also independently within a complex working environment;
- Strong demonstrated oral and written communication skills;
- Strong organisational skills;
- A very good command of English (reading, writing and speaking). Additional European language(s) are an asset;
Desirable:
- A comprehensive understanding of the topic of sustainable food systems, and the relevance and influence of local governments in driving the sustainable food transition;
- Professional experience: Understanding of and personal contacts in European institutions, national, regional or local governments; understanding
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