European Policy Office Specialist

Il y a 3 heures

Brussels, Belgique FOUR PAWS Temps plein
## ResponsibilitiesYour contribution will be
* Developing, refining, and implementing policy and advocacy strategies and outputs on key legislative files in collaboration with relevant departments, units and country offices
* Conducting lobbying and advocacy with EU, national, and international policymakers and stakeholders, monitoring progress and reporting regularly
* Proactively identifying opportunities and drive momentum on key policy objectives, including by harnessing the full potential of EU institutional engagement
* Developing and review science-backed advocacy material such as reports, position papers, briefings and other publications and communications for institutional audiences and the public
* Establishing and maintaining relationships with a broad network of key institutional and other stakeholders to advance policy priorities
* Staying ahead of political and policy developments tied to animal welfare, monitoring and responding to publications to capitalise on opportunities where relevant
* Representing in meetings and fora, including through speeches and presentations;
* Organising meetings and advocacy events## QualificationsYour profile ideally illustrates
* Strong understanding of EU institutions, policies, processes and stakeholders
* Proven experience in EU public affairs, including the successful design and implementation of lobbying and advocacy strategies
* Professional experience in an EU policy-focused role, ideally in animal welfare, animal health, conservation, biodiversity, agriculture or environmental policy
* Demonstrated track record in policy monitoring and analysis
* Ability to engage effectively with decision makers at EU, national, and international levels;
* Excellent analytical, organisational, negotiation, networking, and communication skills, combined with a high level of social competence
* Educational background in EU affairs, political science, law, wildlife science or other related field of studies;
* Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written) – other languages are an asset
* Willingness to travel on an irregular basis
* Passion for animal welfare and FOUR PAWS' vision and mission.##

What We Offer
Our offer includes
* The opportunity to truly contribute to global animal welfare
* An international, dynamic work environment
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangement, requiring a minimum of two days per week in the office, with the option of partial remote work
* A dog-friendly workplace
* Contribution to hospitalisation plan
* Learning and development opportunities
* Public transport costs covered
* Family days: extra days off at the end of the year on top of your 25 days of annual leave
* Birthday leave: extra day off to use around your birthday
* Celebration of small and big successes throughout your journey with your team## Additional InformationJoin our passionate team to make a difference for animals. Apply online with your CV in English today. Application deadline: 16th of February