Senior Policy Officer, Deforestation

il y a 1 semaine


Bruxelles, Région de Bruxelles, Belgique WWF-België Temps plein
Posted on 15 April 2024_

We are looking for a full time or nearly full time (0.8 Full Time Equivalent) Senior Policy Officer, Deforestation who will advocate for a full and speedy implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation

Location:
WWF European Policy Office in Brussels

Main responsibilities:


The Senior Policy Officer will play a key role in delivering WWF's engagement on the EU Deforestation regulation (EUDR) which entered into force in June 2023.

The person will work in close collaboration with the WWF EPO Manager on Forests and will develop and implement WWF EU's advocacy action related to this key EU legislation.

Moreover, the person will guide and coordinate the WWF network which supports an effective implementation at EU Member States level.


What you need:

Required Qualifications and skills_:
_**- Advanced technical or university degree or post-graduated with more than five years' experience or relevant work related experience;

  • In depth knowledge of European institutions and understanding of the complexities of EU legislation and its implementation at EU and/or national level;
  • Excellent lobby and advocacy experience and presentation skills;
  • Effective collaboration: excellent skills at networking and engagement in diversity and inclusion and taking action for personal development;
  • Flexible time management: effective prioritisation of tasks and resource management oriented towards a clearly defined goal. Skills to coordinate different activities and monitor progress and completion of tasks;
  • Impactful communication**: active listening and empathy skills, providing constructive feedback, excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
  • Strategic and analytical thinking: excellent lobby and advocacy experience and presentation skills;
  • Inspiring leadership: leading by showing the example and holding themselves accountable;
  • A firm commitment to WWF's mission and its values ("courage, integrity, respect, collaboration").

Remuneration package:
WWF European Policy Office offers a 12 month's contract and a competitive package of pay and other benefits.


WWF European Policy Office also offers a range of additional benefits, including allowances for lunch, public transport, flexible and hybrid working conditions, health insurance, pension plan, paid holiday and additional month of pay in accordance with Belgian law.

Please consult the attached job description for more information on the position.

How to apply?

  • Please also indicate whether you have the legal right to work full time in Belgium and tell us when, if selected, you would be able to start.

Applications deadline:
midnight Brussels time on 30 April 2024.
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