Political Adviser - Food Systems

Position description

In this role, you will implement the Brussels-based activities of our Food System work, carry out advocacy activities towards EU institutions on new intensive farming systems and lobby on related files in partnership with other political advisers and programme leaders.

Eurogroup for Animals is the pan-European animal protection organisation which unites the voices of leading national and international organisations. We work to improve the welfare of as many animals as possible by leading and delivering coordinated advocacy and campaigns at European level. Eurogroup for Animals uses its knowledge and expertise to challenge EU decision makers and bring about positive change. By uniting our members and working together we magnify national activities to get our message across at European level. Eurogroup for Animals is a founding member of the World Federation for Animals (WFA), our global sister organisation.

Eurogroup for Animals’ farm animal programme aims at transformative food system change by significantly reducing animal protein production and consumption. We do this by enhancing the uptake of plant-based diets and cellular agriculture products in tandem with driving systemic change in animal farming as well as by halting the development of new intensive farming systems, such as insect farming for feed.

Purpose of the role

As Political Adviser - Food Systems, you will implement the Brussels-based activities of our Food System work, carry out advocacy activities towards EU institutions on new intensive farming systems and lobby on related files in partnership with other political advisers and programme leaders. Additional responsibilities include scoping possible advocacy tactics and partnerships.

Primary responsibilities

• Conduct Eurogroup for Animals advocacy work on food systems, in particular insect farming for feed, connected to upcoming legislative files;
• Provide institutional stakeholders with scientific advice and policy solutions;
• Ensure close working relationships with the farm animals and political teams.

Person specification

Essential skills & qualifications

• A degree in political science, law or similar, or at least 5 years of experience of EU public affairs;
• Preferred: background in animal advocacy/science;
• In-depth knowledge of EU policy-making, institutions, and influencing processes, ideally in the area of food, food safety, and/or agricultural policy;
• Proven knowledge of animal welfare or environmental impacts of industrial farming systems;
• Experience with political or campaigning advocacy work and/or collaborations among civil society groups;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Fluent in English (spoken and written);
• Computer literate;
• Good ability of working independently on own initiative and as part of a team.

Desirable skills

• Strategic and forward thinking;
• Flexible and pragmatic;
• Resilient nature and ability to handle stress and higher workload periods at times, as well as changing environments;
• Well-organised and focused on concrete results and deliverables;
• Service oriented towards members and other stakeholders.

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

The values that we at Eurogroup for Animals adhere to are: collaboration; entrepreneurship; impact and a focus on member organisations.

Practicalities

This position is half-time (50%) initially for 12 months (with possible extension - subject to renewal of funding) on a consultancy basis based in Brussels. We are looking for somebody to start as soon as possible. Compensation commensurate with professional experience.

Application instructions

lease send your application letter, your proposed daily rate (excl. VAT) and CV, in English.

Application deadline: 15 March 2026

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