Policy Officer Public Affairs EU

Yara International ASA; Brussel; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Yara International ASA in Brussels is seeking a Policy Officer EU Affairs to strengthen advocacy on climate and energy policy at EU level. You will report to the Director, EU Policy, and coordinate with the Public Affairs EU team to advance policy priorities across the EU institutions.

The role requires at least 3 years of EU public policy experience, excellent English, and strong writing and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant EU public policy, public affairs, advocacy experience
• Excellent command of EU institutions and political environment
• Master's degree in a related discipline (IR, PoliSci, European studies, energy policy)

Responsibilities

• Policy & advocacy: develop and implement EU policy priorities and advocate across EU level
• Stakeholder engagement: manage relationships with key EU stakeholders and alliances
• Internal collaboration & knowledge sharing: contribute to knowledge sharing and weekly monitoring of European affairs
• Team support & operations: assist in events, reporting and internal presentations

Skills

English proficiency

Writing

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Proactive mindset

Education

Master's degree in international relations / political science / European studies / energy & climate policy

Job description

Work mode (place): On site + Home office

Policy Officer Public Affairs EU

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.

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 anchoredDiversity, 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.