UN Policy Manager

ProVeg International; Remote; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global food awareness organization is seeking a UN Policy Manager to advocate for biodiversity in food systems. This remote position, preferably based in Berlin, involves influencing policy outcomes, coordinating events, and collaborating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate holds a master's degree, has 3-5 years of experience in policy work, and possesses excellent communication skills. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to transforming the global food system by promoting plant-based diets. Apply before December 12, 2025.

Leistungen

Strong organisational focus on personal development

Flexible working arrangements

Mental health & wellbeing support

Provision of a work laptop and necessary equipment

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifikationen

• 3-5 years of experience influencing international or national policy outcomes on biodiversity.
• Good understanding of international multilateral processes and entities, especially CBD COPs.
• Excellent command of English, both oral and written; additional languages are a plus.

Aufgaben

• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to influence policy narratives on biodiversity issues.
• Coordinate talks, press conferences, and networking events.

Kenntnisse

Legal Drafting

Communication skills

Project Management

Public Speaking

Research Experience

Ausbildung

Masters degree in political science, public affairs, law, or similar

Jobbeschreibung

Role Summary

The UN Policy Manager (all genders) supports our ambitious efforts to engage with international institutions to bring food system transformation and sustainable diets to the heart of the global policy agenda. They will work within our UN team to mainstream a shift towards plant-based diets as a proven climate change adaptation and mitigation solution.

We are looking for a candidate to lead our biodiversity policy and advocacy workstream including our engagement with the UN CBD. The ideal candidate is a biodiversity expert with demonstrated experience of influencing policy outcomes at national or international level. A strong understanding of relevant financial mechanisms instruments and entities and experience in engaging with international policy processes and UN agencies is a plus.

The UN Policy Manager (all genders) will report to the Head of UN Affairs and will work collaboratively with other teams including programmes communications research impact and country policy managers. The successful candidate will also work closely with external partners and stakeholders.

Job Details

• Reports to: Head of UN Affairs
• Department: INT UN Policy & Public Affairs
• Location: Remote preferably based in Germany (Berlin) UK or Kenya (Nairobi)
• Hours: 40 hours per week (35 if UK based)
• Duration: 2 years contract with possibility of extension

Responsibilities

Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement (60%)

Establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with external stakeholders and identify opportunities and strategies to improve engagement with policy‑makers environmental and other aligned organizations healthcare officials corporate leaders scientific bodies and grant‑making organisations.

Identify opportunities to influence policy narratives and (climate) agenda on biodiversity issues (international events calls for contribution of UN agencies coalitions work etc.).

Collaborate with ProVeg country teams to develop a targeted outreach to national policymakers and spread our Diets Toolkit contributing effectively to our global policy impact.

Develop ProVegs positions and advocacy strategy regarding biodiversity and agriculture / food systems.

Partnership & Cooperation Coordination (20%)

Build a strong network of organizations and individuals in support of our advocacy work at the different UN bodies specifically the UN Convention on Biological Diversity and participate in coalitions and joint advocacy campaigns.

Maintain a database of activities contacts and external engagements in Hubspot.

Event Planning & Logistics (10%)

Coordinate talks press conferences and networking events in the lead up to different events (SB64 COP17 COP31).

Speak at public events fora and other platforms and serve as a representative of ProVeg to the public and the media.

Support planning of logistical arrangements for different events (badging travel accommodation etc.).

Communications & Outreach (5%)

Raise the profile of ProVeg online and offline by writing compelling content (e.g. Op‑Eds) for targeted websites campaigns social media mainstream media & PR (including broadcast media) with the support of our Communications team.

Impact Tracking (5%)

Support maintenance of up‑to‑date record of our engagements activities and impacts.

Assist with funding reports or donor updates.

Qualifications

You hold at least a Masters degree in political science public affairs law or a similar subject.

You bring 3-5 years of relevant experience in policy work and a demonstrated track record influencing international or national policy outcomes on biodiversity or a related field.

You have a good understanding of international multilateral processes and entities (e.g. United Nations IPCC) especially CBD COPs (advantage).

You demonstrate excellent command of English both oral and written; additional languages are a plus.

You possess excellent stakeholder engagement skills and a strong international policy network.

You have a good understanding of food system transformation and protein diversification particularly as they relate to biodiversity.

You are passionate about ProVegs mission and believe in the power of impact‑driven decision‑making for achieving social change.

Benefits of working with us

• Strong organisational focus on personal development with a designated training budget
• Flexible trust‑based working arrangements and remote work.
• Mental health & wellbeing support via access to the OpenUp platform and a free Headspace (Mindfulness app) subscription
• Provision of a work laptop and other necessary equipment
• A workplace that encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world.
• And last but not least : Become part of a great team and work with us towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans animals and our planet

When

Application deadline : 12.12.2025

Start date : 01.03.2025

Timeline

25.11.-12.12. Published

08.12.-12.12 Screening (please note that we will first get back to you within this week)

15.12.-22.12 First interviews with P&C

up to 09.01.2026 : Trial tasks

12.01.-23.01. : 2nd interview with the team

Final decision

Start date : Between 1 and 16 March

Further information

Please apply with your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are motivated to join ProVeg and describe how you can bring in your experience to this role. Even if you do not meet all the requirements we still encourage you to apply. Our tasks are diverse and we are flexible in how we distribute them. We are happy to support your growth and development.

We also encourage all applicants to apply without a photo or disclosing their date or place of birth.

Important : Please make sure to use your own words and ideas in the cover letter. The goal is for us to know you better in order to assess if this role and your motivation are a good fit. Letters written with AI or written in a language other than English will be disregarded.

For any questions about the role or application process feel free to contact . (Please note : Applications sent directly to this email address will not be considered. Kindly follow our official application process.)

About us

ProVeg International is a food awareness organisation working to transform the global food system by replacing 50% of animal products globally with plant-based and cultivated foods by 2040.

ProVeg engages with all relevant stakeholders to create a food system where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans animals and our planet.

ProVeg has received the United Nations Momentum for Change Award and works closely with key UN food and environment agencies.

ProVeg creates global impact with offices in 14 countries across five continents and more than 220 employees.

Diversity Statement

ProVeg is committed to equal opportunity in employment for all regardless of migration history and nationality religion skin colour gender age genetic information disability marital status parental status pregnancy sexual orientation HIV status gender identity or gender expression. People from the Global Majority women people with disabilities members of LGBTQIA communities older adults neurodivergent people refugees and people living with HIV are explicitly encouraged to apply.

In 2020 ProVeg signed the Diversity Charter a self‑commitment and association dedicated to promoting a prejudice‑free work environment.

In 2022 ProVeg achieved a score of 88.1% on the PRIDE Index the LGBTIQ Diversity Performance Index which is over 20 percentage points higher than the overall average of 67.9%.

Data Protection Information for Applicants

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Key Skills

• Legal Drafting
• Communication skills
• Computer Operation
• Business Management
• Pricing
• Research Experience
• Information Security
• Project Management
• Administrative Experience
• Public Speaking
• Data Analysis Skills
• Writing Skills

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1