EU Aquatics Policy Advocate

Eurogroup for Animals; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Eurogroup for Animals is seeking a Political Officer – Aquatics in Brussels to lead targeted advocacy preventing the industrialisation of cephalopod and other aquatic invertebrate farming, while promoting higher welfare in existing aquaculture. You will translate scientific and legal evidence into political strategies and work with EU institutions and member organisations to drive policy change.

Working with the Political Team and Food Systems Hub, you will develop positions on CFP, EMFAF, and

Qualifications

• Experience in EU-level lobbying and public affairs.
• Strong understanding of EU policymaking processes and institutions.
• Excellent drafting skills for policy briefings and advocacy materials.
• Fluency in English with ability to communicate complex issues clearly.

Responsabilités

• Lead development and delivery of political strategy to influence EU and national policy.
• Coordinate advocacy with Member Organisations and external partners.
• Draft parliamentary questions, policy briefs, and speaking points.
• Build strategic relationships with policymakers and coalitions across EU.
• Translate scientific and technical evidence into persuasive political messaging.
• Work with Communications to create advocacy materials and campaigns.
• Represent Eurogroup for Animals at EU meetings and events.
• Collaborate with projects to expand aquatics advocacy scope.
• Support coordination of advocacy across member organisations.

Connaissances

EU public policy

EU lobbying

Stakeholder engagement

Policy drafting

Advocacy strategy

Relationship building

Translate science to messaging

English fluency

Project coordination

Organisational skills

Formation

EU policy or political science background

Description du poste

Eurogroup for Animals is seeking a Political Officer – Aquatics in Brussels to lead targeted advocacy preventing the industrialisation of cephalopod and other aquatic invertebrate farming, while promoting higher welfare in existing aquaculture. You will translate scientific and legal evidence into political strategies and work with EU institutions and member organisations to drive policy change.

Working with the Political Team and Food Systems Hub, you will develop positions on CFP, EMFAF, and