Policy Manager

il y a 2 semaines


Brussels, Belgique European Vegetarian Union Temps plein

-Job Description

JOB TITLE

EU Policy Manager, EVU

REPORTING TO

Directly: EVU President (Felix Hnat), and indirectly: Board member Jasmijn de Boo

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: EVU member organisations, EVU leadership

External: decision-makers, other NGOs, EAPF, food industry representatives

LOCATION

Ideally Brussels (or remote, ideally within easy travel distance from Brussels)

HOURS

Full-time; part-time options will be considered

SALARY

Dependent on experience
About EVU

Are you passionate about food system transformation? Are you interested in plant-based solutions in this transformation? Then join us at the European Vegetarian Union (EVU)

We are a small, but dedicated team advocating for plant-based foods as a vital part of the transition towards more sustainable and healthy food systems in the EU, giving a voice to the growing number of Europeans choosing more plant-based products over animal-based nutrition.

Together with our policy manager and our 43 member organisations in 28 countries you will be able to exert a wide range of tasks to push the plant-based movement forward in Brussels: from classic political advocacy and lobbying to PR and media engagement to legal work. If you have experience in one or more of these, this is your opportunity to join us and use your expertise to make the EU more sustainable.

EVU is the umbrella organisation of vegan and vegetarian associations and societies throughout Europe. We are active in European policy networks of NGOs, food industry, other umbrella organisations such as EAPF, and campaigns advocating to increase the production and consumption of plant-based foods and other alternatives to animal products. This is done through improving the level playing field for plant-based and alternative foods, increasing policy incentives for these sectors, improving consumer information related to plant-based and alternative proteins, supporting sustainability initiatives, as well as removing barriers that impede the availability and affordability of plant-based and alternative products to animal foods.
About the role

The EU Policy Manager will be responsible for building on and expanding the policy and public affairs environment to ensure that the strategic and operational plans support EVU’s objectives.

The EU Policy manager will develop and promote policies and outreach plans that enable the growth of the plant-based and cultured food industry and reduce animal consumption, and influence relevant agriculture, consumer, environmental and health agendas primarily at EU level. The position works with plant-based alliances, such as EAPF, and other relevant partners, to:

- Lead public-facing policy actions to promote food system change and enhance the position of plant-based foods and other alternatives to animal products.
- Develop policy briefs and recommendations, provide evidence to guide policymakers’ decisions and arrange meetings with relevant stakeholders.
- Advocate for the strongest (regulatory) environment possible for plant-based and cultured food research and development.
- Ensure sustainable food production and consumption feature prominently in public health and environmental policy.
- Collaborate with and support EVU members’ advocacy efforts at EU and national level.
Key responsibilities

Strategy and planning
- Develop and implement the EVU strategic direction and operational advocacy aims
- Oversee EU policy developments and research, review European institutions (e.g. Commission, Parliament and Council) priorities, and identify and communicate emerging issues and propose solutions.
- Lead the review and development of robust policy positions across a broad range of issues, working with key stakeholders and arrange meetings with relevant stakeholders
- Identify policy areas in which EVU can have great impact, and develop strategies, policy briefings and action plans which are aligned to external priorities, and influence and affect positive change.
- Keep abreast of political developments and parliamentary activities, changing environmental, health, scientific and other relevant areas. Undertake relevant analysis on threats and opportunities and communicate any developments/insights to the relevant stakeholders, to help inform future strategy development.
- Contribute to stakeholder consultations and develop advocacy plans
- Review effectiveness of EVU advocacy
- Oversee external contracts relating to EVU’s advocacy work, including with service providers such as political consultancies, and partnerships.

Integration, collaboration and alignment
- Ensure there is robust coordination between EVU and its members, and EAPF.
- Together with members ensure advocacy efforts are effective, and where relevant, engaging through online outreach, media/PR and social media.
- Ensure research and scientific developments that have a bearing on policy are considered with relevant colleagues and partners.

External collaboration and representatio


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