Trade & Economic Affairs Officer

Comité Européen des Fabricants de Sucre (CEFS)
  • Location
    Brussels, Belgium
  • Sector
    Non Profit
  • Experience
    Early Career / Mid Career
  • Apply by
    Dec-12-2025
  • Posted
    Today
  • Location Type
    Onsite

Position description

RESPONSIBILITIES

      • Coordinating the work of the CEFS Internal and International Markets and Statistics (IMS) Working Group;
      • Monitoring and analysing developments in EU trade policy (bilateral trade negotiations, WTO matters, trade defence investigations), agriculture policy, and the EU sugar market;
      • Drafting positions on trade and agricultural policy and leading effective advocacy efforts;
      • Undertaking studies and economic analysis into the domestic support regimes of sugar-producing countries and other issues of relevance to CEFS members.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

      • A Master’s degree in economics, international relations, or a related discipline;
      • 3-5 years of experience working within EU institutions, a trade association or consultancy. Trade policy experience a plus;
      • Excellent oral and written English skills. Fluency in French, German would be an asset;
      • MS suite proficiency (especially MS Excel);
      • Experience with data visualisation tools such as PowerBI, Tableau (or willingness to learn them);
      • Personal: great networker and communicator; pro-active self-starter willing to expand the role; solution-oriented client/member-facing attitude.

WHAT WE OFFER

      • A full-time CDI (40 hours/week) with competitive salary;
      • 35 holiday days per year;
      • Daily lunch vouchers and annual eco-cheques;
      • Hospitalisation insurance;
      • Up to two days teleworking per week;
      • Perks: contributions towards bike/car/public transport travel, gym membership;
      • An open, supportive and meritocratic working environment.

Application instructions

Send your CV and cover letter setting out your motivation to [email protected] by Friday 12 December 2025. With the job title in the subject line.

Pre-selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. First come, first contacted!

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