Political Advisor on International Affairs (m/f/x)

Eurogroup for Animals is looking for a

Political Advisor on International Affairs (m/f/x) (Part-time)

Purpose of the role

We are offering an exciting opportunity to gain global recognition for animal welfare. By championing Europe’s leadership in animal welfare at UN level, you will play a key role in advancing the World Federation for Animals’ strategy. The position involves collaborating with Eurogroup for Animals member organisations, European countries, and EU institutions.

Primary responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to contribute, at EU level, to the WFA objective to establish global recognition of animal welfare;
• Develop a network of EU-based contacts, relevant to work at global level;
• Establish an advisory Member group to provide advice and support in the development and implementation of the EfA strategy related to this work;
• Build strong relationships with relevant EU-based contacts within international institutions;
• Develop advocacy arguments to influence key global debates on animal welfare topics, from an EU perspective;
• Align WFA’s strategy and developments with Eurogroup’s strategy and EU-level developments.
• Mobilise the animal protection community to strengthen national and European leadership and support to higher recognition of animal welfare at global level;
• Coordinate the efforts of colleagues working on WFA work streams, and serve as EfA liaison officer with the WFA.

Essential skills and qualifications

• A degree in political science, law or similar;
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of EU and international public affairs, including in-depth knowledge of EU policy making and influencing processes;
• Preferred: background in animal advocacy/science;
• Strong diplomatic skills;
• Ability to think strategically and creatively;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Strong spoken and written English;
• Demonstrable advocacy skills and knowledge;
• Good ability of working as team member and independently.

The person should have affinity with animal welfare and relate to the vision and mission of Eurogroup for Animals.

Practicalities

• The position is a part-time one (19h per week), and funded for two years.
• The position is based in Brussels, with a possibility for remote work.

To apply, please send your application letter and CV to jobs@eurogroupforanimals.org