Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the EVU strategic direction and operational advocacy aims
• Oversee EU policy developments and research, review European institutions (Commission, Parliament and the 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 across EVU members. Identify policy areas in which the EVU is seeking greatest action, 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.
• Ensure there is robust coordination of campaign plans and communication between the EVU and its members, and the EAPF.
• Together with members, including ProVeg, ensure advocacy campaigns are highly visible, attractive and 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.

Requirements

• Degree or relevant experience in International Studies, Politics, Law, Public Affairs or similar.
• Demonstrable experience of developing policy outputs and track record of advocacy plans that effect change.
• Experience of providing high-level strategic advice to senior colleagues and decision-makers on complex policy issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and diplomacy skills
• In-depth understanding of EU policy institutions, processes and agendas.
• Strong experience of interacting with government officials, policy-makers and agencies. Experience of interacting with external stakeholder groups to advance policy goals.
• Fluent verbal and written English language skills.

Preferred

• Experience of the NGO sector
• Experience in planning and implementing campaigns, and/or media/PR experience
• Experience of leading and managing a diverse/remote team.
• Understanding of performance metrics and KPIs to track policy and public engagement progress
• Understanding of the current environmental and or food industry (production, consumption, marketing, retail etc.) agenda in the EU.
• Proficiency/fluency in additional languages, such as French, Spanish, Italian, German, or Polish.

Benefits

• Salary: dependent on experience and qualification.
• Flexible, trust-based working arrangements and home office arrangements.
• Provision of a work laptop.
• We are a workplace that encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world.
• And last but not least: become part of a great team and represent with us plant-based interests in the EU