Policy Officer Public Affairs EU

Yara International ASA; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yara International ASA in Brussels seeks a Policy Officer EU Affairs to advance advocacy on climate and energy policy at EU level. The role works with the Public Affairs EU team and reports to the Director, EU Policy.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years’ EU public policy experience, a Master’s in a relevant field, and excellent English; you will manage stakeholder relationships, coordinate advocacy projects, and help deliver Yara’s decarbonization agenda.

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 European institutions.

Responsibilities

• Policy & Advocacy: develop and implement Yara’s EU policy priorities and coordinate advocacy across EU level and member states.
• Stakeholder engagement: manage strategic relationships to position Yara as a leading actor.
• Internal collaboration & knowledge sharing: contribute to cross-team knowledge sharing and weekly EU affairs monitoring.
• Team support & operations: assist in events, reporting and internal presentations.

Skills

English fluency (C1-C2)

Policy writing

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Growth mindset

Education

Master's degree in international relations or European studies

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.