Sustainability & Green Claims Policy Officer (m/f/d)

BEUC, The European Consumer Organisation, is currently looking for a policy officer based in Brussels to reinforce its Sustainability and Enforcement Teams.

The tasks of the position will include:

• Contributing to the implementation of a project focusing on fighting greenwashing and misleading carbon claims;
• Contributing to our advocacy work related to the legislative framework preventing misleading green claims and carbon claims;
• Providing BEUC members with information and advice on the topic of greenwashing and carbon claims and enabling knowledge sharing among BEUC membership;
• Preparing position papers as well as technical briefings;
• Representing BEUC with the media, in public events and relevant stakeholder groups.

The main qualifications we are looking for are:

• An advanced University degree in EU policy, law, environmental science or equivalent;
• At least 3 years relevant experience working in the environment sector. Previous experience in the field of life-cycle assessment methodologies, products environmental footprint methods and/or carbon offsetting tools would be an additional asset;
• Sound understanding of EU environmental policy;
• Very good understanding of the EU policy-making process and sound experience in lobbying the EU institutions;
• Good understanding of consumer issues and a commitment to advancing the interests of consumers in the green transition;
• Experience in co-operating with an EU wide network and/or project management is an asset;
• Excellent writing skills and good presentation skills;
• Fluency in English is essential, additional European languages are an asset;
• Strong networking, interpersonal and communication skills;
• Solid organisational skills, capability to handle deadlines and ability to perform under pressure, team player.

What we offer:

• A multidisciplinary and multicultural working environment within an organisation dedicated to the promotion of the interests of consumers;
• A non-routine job implying action in several topics related to consumer law and sustainability;
• Networking opportunities with numerous organisations and the EU Institutions;
• A full-time contract of 12 months (possibly renewable) with a competitive package (salary, fringe benefits, extra-legal paid leaves, flexitime).

Applications for the position should be sent before 16 October 2022 by e-mail to apply@beuc.eu with subject line: Sustainability & Green Claims Policy Officer.

A first round of interviews will take place in the week of 17 October 2022.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

To start as soon as possible. Your application should include the following documents:

1. A short motivation letter;
2. A detailed curriculum-vitae;
3. In a separate file, answers to the following questions:
   • Why would you like to work at BEUC?
     • Briefly explain the main reasons that motivate you to work at BEUC, using maximum 150 words.
   • Why should BEUC appoint you?
     • Tell us why you think we should appoint you rather than other candidates, using maximum 150 words.
   • What should in your view EU do to protect consumers from misleading carbon claims?
     • Convince us, by using maximum 250 words.

Any incomplete application will be disregarded.