European Policy Office Specialist - Lobbying and Advocacy

January 28 1000, Brussels
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Summary

FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Find out more about our sustainable campaigns and projects on www.four-paws.org. Would you like to contribute to something meaningful and work with us on our mission? This is your chance. We are looking for dedicated people to enrich our team.

Responsibilities

Your 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

Qualifications

Your 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.

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 information

Join our passionate team to make a difference for animals. Apply online with your CV in English today.
Application deadline: 16th of February
Employment typeStandard job
CommitmentFull-time permanent
Source URLhttps://www.four-paws.org/about-us/jobs/european-policy-office-specialist-belgium
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FOUR PAWS

Website

https://www.four-paws.be/

Email

[email protected]

Contact name

Christine Surardt

Contact position

HR Advisor

Imprint

FOUR PAWS – Animal Welfare ASBL
Rue Ducale 29 - 1000 Brussels

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