Policy Officer (m/f/x)

The European Coalition for Corporate Justice (ECCJ) is looking for an experienced

Policy Officer (m/f/x)

to join the team.

Purpose of the position

The Policy Officer will, in close cooperation with other team members, implement ECCJ’s strategic and operational plans on corporate accountability, human rights and environmental due diligence and civil liability. This includes advocacy towards EU institutions, advocacy coordination within the membership, and coalition building within and outside our network. The Policy Officer will further contribute to the development of ECCJ’s legal and policy positions.

Profile

The Policy Officer will be

• Sharing ECCJ’s vision of a world in which corporate accountability ensures companies’ respect for human, social, and environmental rights;
• A highly motivated person and strategic thinker with considerate experience in advocacy and academic
• background in a relevant field (law, political science, economics…);
• Knowledgeable of EU legislative processes and political developments;
• Able to work independently in a small international team, representing a broad range of member organisations;
• An excellent communicator with strong writing, public speaking, and media engagement skills;
• Comfortable translating complex policy concepts into accessible messages for diverse audiences.

Key responsibilities

The Policy Officer will:

• Contribute to ECCJ’s policy and advocacy work towards legally binding corporate accountability standards at EU level, closely follow the agenda of European decision-making bodies and identify timely and strategic advocacy opportunities;
• Engage with relevant decision-makers towards key policy outcomes;
• Develop advocacy briefings and other relevant material;
• Provide political and policy analysis and undertake desk-top research on corporate accountability related topics;
• Support member organisations in their advocacy work;
• Represent ECCJ’s policy positions in public forums, meetings and media interviews;
• Build and strengthen the network and facilitate learning across the ECCJ;
• Work closely with ECCJ’s partner organisations in joint advocacy;
• Work closely with different colleagues within the ECCJ team to ensure coherence between policy, advocacy, and communication strategies;
• Support drafting funding applications and reporting to

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Requirements:

• A commitment to and thorough understanding of ECCJ’s mission and vision of corporate accountability and policy change;
• At least 5 years’ experience in policy advocacy; preferably at EU level and on corporate accountability related policies;
• A good understanding of the field of business and human rights, corporate accountability frameworks and instruments;
• A degree in political science, law, economics or other relevant subjects;
• Ability to understand legal concepts;
• Understanding of EU policy and legislation in the field of corporate accountability and due diligence;
• Experience in research and analytical skills;
• IT skills;
• Complete fluency in English with proficiency in at least one other EU language;
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills, including experience in drafting public-facing materials;
• Experience in interfacing with journalists and conducting media interviews

Experience in one of the following areas will be considered as a strong additional asset:

• Climate, natural resources, environmental protection laws and policies;
• Corporate accountability in tech sector, new technologies and privacy;
• Corporate accountability in trade and competition law.

What we offer

• A competitive salary;
• A contract under Belgian law with an attractive set of benefits: 13th month salary, 5 additional holiday days, officeclosing days between Christmas and New Year, lunch vouchers, pension scheme, hospitalisation insurance,comprehensive travel insurance and contribution to local transport costs.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion statement

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace for everyone in the team —regardless of background, identity, or experience. We encourage applications from candidates of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. ECCJ values skills and experience gained in different ways — if you believe you have the right capabilities, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply?

Please send until 15 May 2025 (midnight CET)

• A motivational letter (max one A4 page );
• Your CV;
• A professional reference;
• Confirmation that you have a valid residence and work permit for Belgium or that you are an EU citizen.

to “recruitment@corporatejustice.org” with the following email subject: “ECCJ Policy Officer application – Your name”.

Interviews and written tests will be scheduled in June 2025.

Unfortunately, we can only notify candidates shortlisted for interviews and written tests.