![Australian Embassy](https://media.trabajo.org/img/noimg.jpg)
Wto and Agricultural Research Officer
il y a 3 semaines
**Title**:WTO and Agricultural Research Officer
**Department**: Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
**Location**:Brussels
**Classification**: LE5
**Contract**:Fixed term - two years
**Hours**:Full-time, 37 hours and 30 minutes per week
**Salary**:Gross monthly salary of 5,471.20 EUR, plus thirteenth month and holiday pay.
**About The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry**
The role of the Department Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) is to work with national and international governments and industry partners to grow the value of Australia’s agricultural trade and reduce risk to our agricultural sector. The department has a diverse role as a policy adviser to government, researcher, program administrator, service provider, market access negotiator and regulator. We work to protect human health and the environment by ensuring the safe movement of people, food and other goods into Australia.
Our work contributes to maintaining and improving market access for our primary producers, encouraging agricultural productivity in our primary industries and supporting sustainable, high-quality natural resources to benefit primary producers and the community. The Department has a network of overseas officers to help maintain and expand market access for Australia’s agricultural exports and to manage the agricultural relationship with key trading partners.
**About the position**
Under limited direction, the World Trade Organization (WTO) and Agricultural Research Officer works to support the Minister Counsellor (Agriculture) to participate in agriculture related WTO Committees on Sanitary and Phytosanitary measures, Agriculture and Technical Barrers to Trade.
This position also supports the small agriculture team in Brussels to improve trade of agricultural products between Australia and the European Union and to strengthen the bilateral agriculture relationship by facilitating policy discussions, monitoring changes to the policy environment and providing high level analysis, briefings and technical advice on WTO committee papers and agriculture related matters. The role includes occasional travel in order to fulfil these duties.
**The key responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to**:
- Perform complex research and provide accurate and specialised advice to the Minister Counsellor on matters relating to WTO Committees on Sanitary and Phytosanitary measures, agriculture and technical barriers to trade by collecting, monitoring, analysing and evaluating information, papers and related materials.
- Develop and manage relationships with relevant stakeholders including WTO members, EU institutions, European Union and Australian producer groups, importers, exporters and distributors to progress key priorities and monitor the WTO and EU agricultural policy environment.
- In coordination with the WTO team based in Canberra, support the Minister Counsellor (Agriculture) to participate in agriculture related WTO Committees, in particular the Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary measures. This includes the drafting of briefings, statements, etc.
- Participate in and report on meetings of the WTO, including intersessional meetings and special events with or without the Minister-Counsellor.
- Respond to enquiries regarding EU import and export requirements, legislative and administrative frameworks, progress market access requests and facilitate the resolution of disruptions to trade in agricultural goods, including detained consignments.
- Organise and facilitate programs for visiting government officials, ministers or Australian business representatives, including meetings, field trips, workshops and other events.
- Provide support to the Agriculture team including but not limited to; writing cables, reports of meetings, records of conversations, presentations and talking points as required.
**Qualifications/Experience**
- Sound understanding of European agricultural policy including demonstrated strong capacity in public policy monitoring, analysis and implementation, including in a regulatory context.
- Ability to take initiative, set priorities and organise work effectively and efficiently, and to complete projects and assignments with limited supervision.
- A high level of written and oral proficiency in English with a proven ability to prepare written material to document findings in a logical, succinct and persuasive manner.
- Excellent team-working, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills including experience working with senior representatives of government and industry.
- High level of proficiency with information technology systems, especially Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
**Highly Desirable**
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications (economics, trade law)
- Proficiency in French and Dutch
- Previous experience in European or Member State government and/or agricultural industry
**SELECTION CRITERIA**
In your written statements,
-
Agricultural Specialist at The Foreign Agricultural
il y a 4 semaines
Brussels, Belgique American Embassy Brussels Temps plein**Position title**: Agricultural Specialist (Foreign Agricultural Service) **Introduction**:The U.S. Embassy in Brussels is looking for an Agricultural Specialist to join the Foreign Agricultural Service team at the U.S. Mission to the European Union. **Your responsibilities**: The Agricultural Specialist (senior-level specialist) is responsible for...
-
Agricultural Specialist
il y a 2 semaines
Brussels, Belgique US Mission to the European Union Temps pleinHiring Path: - Open to the public Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: For USEFM - FP is 03. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C. All Interested Applicants / All Sources !!! Post policy update: Inbound USEFM applicants DO NOT have to wait until they are within 90 days of arriving at post to apply. !!! Security Clearance Required: Public...
-
Agricultural Specialist
il y a 4 semaines
Brussels, Belgique U.S. Embassy Brussels Temps pleinThe U.S. Embassy in Brussels is looking for an Agricultural Specialist to join the Foreign Agricultural Service team at the U.S. Mission to the European Union. Job holder serves as an expert advisor and U.S. government (USG) representative on market access issues, closely monitoring host government and regional trade policy developments and initiatives,...
-
Agricultural Specialist
il y a 4 semaines
Brussels, Belgique American Embassy Brussels Temps plein**Position title**: Agricultural Specialist **Introduction**: The U.S. Mission to the European Union in Brussels is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Agricultural Specialist at the Animal&Plant Health Inspection Service Office. **Your responsibilities**: Job holder is relied upon as an expert in animal and/or plant health...
-
Agricultural Specialist
il y a 4 semaines
Brussels, Belgique U.S. Mission to the European Union in Brussels Temps pleinThe U.S. Mission to the European Union in Brussels is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Agricultural Specialist at the Animal&Plant Health Inspection Service Office. Job holder is relied upon as an expert in animal and/or plant health issues ranging in complexity from a single country such as Belgium and to regional...
-
Researcher, Eu Green Trade, Brussels
il y a 4 semaines
Brussels, Belgique E3G Temps pleinRESEARCHER, EU GREEN TRADE, BRUSSELS Clean economy - Brussels, Brussels Background E3G is an independent climate change think tank with a global outlook. We are world leading strategists on the political economy of climate change, dedicated to achieving a safe climate for all. We work on the frontier of the climate landscape tackling the barriers and...
-
Research and Grant Management Officer
il y a 2 semaines
Brussels, Belgique EORTC Temps pleinGiven the increase in Quality of Life (QoL) research in the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC), we have an exciting position to offer as a Research and Grant Management Officer (QoL) (1 FTE). The Research and Grant Management Officer will be employed at the EORTC Headquarters (EORTC HQ) in Brussels, within the Quality of Life...
-
Agricultural Specialist M/w/x
il y a 3 semaines
Brussels, Belgique AMBASSADE - ETATS UNIS D'AMERIQUE - VERENIGDE STATEN VAN AMERIKA Temps plein**Description de l’entreprise **The U.S. Mission to the European Union in Brussels is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Agricultural Specialist at the Animal&Plant Health Inspection Service Office. **Description de la fonction **Job holder is relied upon as an expert in animal and/or plant health issues ranging in complexity...
-
Research Officer
il y a 4 semaines
Brussels, Belgique Federation for Innovation in Democracy - Europe Temps pleinThe Federation for Innovation in Democracy - Europe (FIDE) is an international non-profit organization based in Brussels (Belgium) that wants to increase the involvement of everyday citizens in policymaking at all government levels in Europe. Our focus to achieve this is on deliberative democratic methods. FIDE brings together democratic innovators from all...
-
Defence Office Manager and Research Officer
il y a 4 semaines
Brussels, Belgique Australian Embassy Temps pleinThe successful applicant will be engaged as a locally engaged staff member by The Australian Embassy, Brussels. Please be advised that the Australian Embassy, Brussels does not provide relocation assistance and any costs. **About the Department of Defence** Defence's primary role is to defend Australia and its national interests, promote security and...
-
Agricultural and Environment Policy Advisor
il y a 3 semaines
Brussels, Belgique CONFAGRICOLTURA Temps pleinMain tasks: - Monitoring of relevant policy, regulatory and scientific developments at EU level as regards relevant issues; - Working with national experts as well as EU stakeholders (e.g. through Copa Cogeca working groups) on relevant environmental topics affecting agricultural sector; - Contributing to the development of internal documents, position...
-
2 Health and Research Projects Officers
il y a 3 semaines
Brussels, Belgique European Cancer Patient Coalition Temps pleinThe European Cancer Patient Coalition is recruiting Two Health and Research Projects Officers Full-time (100%) position, on one year contract with possibility to renew to start immediately Deadline: June 30, 2023 Offices: ECPC Secretariat, 6, Avenue des Arts, 1210 Brussels Health and Research Projects Officers (2) Organisation The European Cancer...
-
Research Officer Foreign and Security Policy
il y a 4 semaines
Brussels, Belgique Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies Temps pleinThe Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies, the official political think tank of the European People’s Party (EPP, the largest European-level political party of the centre-right), conducts activities on a wide range of policy-oriented, EU-related issues. The Martens Centre is an organisation that offers the unique opportunity to join an energetic...
-
Part-time Office Manager
il y a 3 semaines
Brussels, Belgique Hydrogen Europe Research Temps plein**About Hydrogen Europe Research** Hydrogen Europe Research is the leading European association representing the research community on hydrogen and fuel cells. The association comprises over 120 universities and Research & Technology Organisations (RTO), with members sharing their knowledge and expertise on all segments of the hydrogen value chain. Its...
-
Part-time Office Manager
Il y a 3 mois
Brussels, Belgique Hydrogen Europe Research Temps plein**About Hydrogen Europe Research** Hydrogen Europe Research is the leading European association representing the research community on hydrogen and fuel cells. The association comprises over 120 universities and Research & Technology Organisations (RTO), with members sharing their knowledge and expertise on all segments of the hydrogen value chain. Its...
-
Senior Trade and Animal Welfare Programme Officer
Il y a 2 mois
Brussels, Belgique Eurogroup for animals Temps plein**The aim of the role of Senior Trade and Animal Welfare Programme Officer is to ensure EU trade policy does not hinder progress for animals, and even drives higher welfare in the EU and globally (this would also cover trade aspects of EU Animal Welfare (AW) legislation, AW in sustainability-related legislation, WTO work). The Senior Trade Animal Welfare...
-
Policy and Research Officer – Le4 –
il y a 5 jours
Brussels, Belgique Australian Embassy Temps pleinThe successful applicant will be engaged as a locally engaged staff member by the Australian Embassy, Brussels. This recruitment process will be used to engage an LE4 Policy and Research Officer, and it will also establish a merit pool for potential future LE4 Policy and Research Officer vacancies at the Australian Embassy, Brussels over the next 18...
-
Agri Data Analyst
il y a 4 semaines
Brussels, Belgique Farm Europe Temps plein**Internship offer or 6 to 9 months contract position** **Subject**: **What’s the future of our agri data sharing governance models, policies and regulations?** Brussels: 5 months minimum. Start of internship: early/mid 2023. Experience: Engineering student, Data expert (or equivalent), thesis or gap year. Farm Europe is a Brussels-based think tank that...
-
Agricultural Specialist at The U.s. Mission to Eu
il y a 3 semaines
Brussels, Belgique U.S. Embassy Brussels Temps pleinThe U.S. Embassy in Brussels is looking for an Agricultural Specialist to join the APHIS Office at the U.S. Mission to the European Union in Brussels. Job holder s relied upon as an expert in animal and/or plant health issues ranging in complexity from a single country such as Belgium and to regional responsibility that encompass many different countries...
-
Advisor On Research Data Management and Ethics
il y a 3 semaines
Brussels, Belgique Université libre de Bruxelles Temps pleinoffre d'emploi 2024/058CDD **The Research Department - Europe Unit is recruiting**: Advisor on Research Data Management and Ethics. For a one-year full-time fixed-term contract **Context**: The ULB Liaison Office within the ULB Research Department is acting as a proxy, supporting researchers along the entire lifecycle of their research projects and taking...