Policy Officer Public Affairs EU

Yara International; Brussel; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Learning & development support

Job summary

Yara International's Public Affairs EU team in Brussels seeks a Policy Officer EU Affairs to advance advocacy on climate and energy policy. The role reports to the Director, EU Policy, and collaborates across the team to deliver priority initiatives at the EU level while engaging key stakeholders.

Brussels-based, full-time with travel, requires 3+ years of EU policy experience and a Master’s degree. You will help drive Yara’s mission to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in EU public policy, public affairs, advocacy or related fields.
• Very good understanding of the EU political environment and the functioning of European institutions.
• Master’s degree in international relations, political science, European studies, energy & climate policy or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development and implementation of EU policy priorities in climate, energy and industrial policy.
• Coordinate advocacy projects between EU level and member states; represent Yara in associations and alliances.
• Manage stakeholder relationships to position Yara as a leading actor in EU policy and advocacy.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

EU affairs

English writing

Education

Master’s degree in international relations, political science, European studies, energy & climate policy

Job description

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About The Unit

The Public Affairs EU team at Yara International is looking for a Policy Officer EU Affairs to increase its advocacy impact. The successful candidate will report to the Director, EU Policy, and support the team’s work on climate and energy policy. Working closely with colleagues across the Public Affairs EU function, they will contribute to the execution of advocacy strategies and stakeholder engagement.

The team operates in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, requiring agility, sound judgment, and the ability to adapt quickly to evolving priorities. This is a unique opportunity to help drive advocacy for Yara International, positioning Yara as a constructive partner in the energy transition and in the decarbonization of the food system and energy-intensive industries. You will play a key role in helping deliver on Yara’s mission to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet, which is more important now than ever.

Responsibilities

Policy & advocacy:

• Actively contributing to the development and implementation of Yara’s policy priorities at EU level in the areas of the Clean Industrial Deal, the EU Emissions Trading System, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, Carbon Capture and Storage, the Industrial Accelerator Act, the post-2030 Renewable Energy Framework.
• Implementing several advocacy projects in the field of energy, climate, and industry policies, coordinating advocacy actions between the European level and the national level (EU Member States)
• In collaboration with the Director and the team, managing the project streams dedicated to the above subjects and representing the organization in various associations and alliances

Stakeholder Engagement

• Actively managing strategic relationships with key stakeholders to position Yara as a leading actor in the above-mentioned fields

Internal Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing

• Actively contributing to a transparent and effective knowledge sharing and building capacity across Yara
• Supporting the team in the preparation of a weekly monitoring tool on European affairs

Team Support & Operations

• Executing other tasks in support of the team (supporting the preparation of events, reporting activities, internal presentations)

Profile

Education & Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in EU public policy, public affairs, advocacy or related fields; previous professional experience in EU institutions, industry, trade associations, public affairs consultancies, NGOs, think tanks or regulatory bodies is a plus
• A very good understanding of the political environment in the EU and of the functioning of the European institutions
• Master’s degree in international relations, political science, European studies, energy & climate policy or related discipline.

Competencies

• Excellent English language skills (C1-C2); other languages are a plus
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Ability to make complex topics accessible and relevant to different audiences
• Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-moving environment
• Demonstrates curiosity, initiative and a growth mindset
• Strong team player who actively contributes to collective success, while taking ownership of individual responsibilities
• Pro-active mindset, solution-oriented and positive mentality

Why work with us?

We Offer

• Full-time position, based in Brussels with travelling required
• The opportunity to drive change by contributing to food security and a low-carbon future.
• You would be working with a diverse EU-wide team.
• Support for personal development and continuous learning is a priority.

Contact details

Hiring Manager:

Vesela, Dimitrova Director EU Policy, Climate & Energy

Knowledge grows through differences

Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.

As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.