European Policy Office Specialist - Lobbying and Advocacy (m/f/d) at FOUR PAWS

Brussels, Brussels-Capital, Belgium -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

EU Institutions, Public Affairs, Lobbying, Advocacy Strategies, Policy Monitoring, Analytical Skills, Organizational Skills, Negotiation Skills, Networking Skills, Communication Skills, Social Competence, Animal Welfare, Political Science, Law, Wildlife Science, Biodiversity

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Animal Welfare. Worldwide. 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. 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 capitalize on opportunities where relevant Representing in meetings and fora, including through speeches and presentations; Organizing meetings and advocacy events 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 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 hospitalization 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 Join our passionate team to make a difference for animals. Apply with your CV in English today. Application deadline: 16th of February We reveal, rescue and protect unique animals from many different species through systems change and by creating species-appropriate environments at our sanctuaries! We celebrate our colleagues' differences and strive to create an inclusive environment because we believe that only by working together, we can advance animal welfare worldwide. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strongly encourage candidates from all diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals with diverse lived experiences, racial identities, national origins, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and disability statuses to apply. We welcome everyone who wants to support our mission. Please contact recruiting.epoteam@four-paws.org if you require assistance applying to this position. All interested individuals are invited to submit their applications for the position. Please note that in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, having a valid work permit for the respective country or being eligible to obtain one is a requirement for this position prior to commencing employment.

Responsibilities

The role involves developing and implementing policy and advocacy strategies on key legislative files and conducting lobbying with policymakers. Additionally, it includes monitoring progress, establishing relationships with stakeholders, and representing the organization in meetings and events.