WWF European Policy Office, Sustainable Consumption Policy Officer

We are looking for a Sustainable Consumption Policy Officer who will be responsible for the development of a European WWF sustainable food roadmap and for ensuring the implementation of WWF’s sustainable food advocacy strategy, and for engaging with politicians, key decision makers, business and other important stakeholders.

Location:

WWF European Policy Office in Brussels, Belgium

Main responsibilities:

• Coordinates the development of a European WWF sustainable food roadmap
• Ensures the implementation of WWF’s sustainable food advocacy strategy
• Engages with and lobbies politicians, key decision makers, business and other important stakeholders with support from line manager and Public Affairs Officer
• Represents WWF at conferences and meetings with the European institutions and EU Member States in agreement with line manager and the WWF network
• Keeps close contact with relevant international WWF teams and initiatives (Market Transformation Initiative, Smart Fishing Initiative/Seafood, WWF International and green economy initiatives etc.)
• Acts as coordinating hub for European and global WWF offices regarding European policy on sustainable consumption with specific attention to food and commodities

What you need:

Required Qualifications

• Preferably specific experience in the food and drink industry or related fields and sustainable supply chains
• A detailed knowledge, understanding and experience, normally 3-5 years, of working with EU institutions
• Experience of working on, and understanding the complexities of EU legislative and policy files

Required Skills and Competencies 

• Excellent written and spoken English. A second language an advantage
• Good representation and coordination skills, capacity to negotiate
• Ability to think strategically and seeking solutions to complex issues
• Proven skills in networking and advocacy based work
• Excellent team player, dependable and able to organise remote teams
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work across cultures
• Adheres to WWF’s values: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging

Please consult the attached job description for more information on the position. 

How to apply?

Email a cover letter and CV to epo.recruitments@wwf.eu

Deadline for applications: 6 September 2013.

WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.