Climate Program Associate

Position description

The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) is looking for a full-time Climate Program Associate to join our European office, based in Berlin, Germany.

Who are you?

You are committed to IATP’s mission and values. You are a passionate researcher, writer, and advocate focused on the intersections of climate change and food systems, who understands the harm an export-driven, industrialized food production system has on local food economies, nature, and farmed animals. You are committed to working within civil society coalitions and expanding their impact. As a strategic thinker, you identify opportunities for effective policy change. You’re a good communicator who makes a clear and compelling case for your ideas to a range of audiences. You value science and you understand politics and power. You champion the public interest and support good policy for farmers, food and farm workers, consumers, and ecosystems. Attentive to detail, you can balance priorities to meet deadlines without missing opportunities as they arise.

Who are we?

IATP is a nonprofit policy advocacy organization, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with small offices in Washington, D.C. and Berlin, Germany. Our mission is to work locally and globally at the intersection of policy and practice to ensure fair and sustainable food, farm, and trade systems. Our program staff match high-level research and analysis with on-the-ground engagement to bring policy into practice. (Find out more at www.iatp.org).

The Position

You will work for a just transition to agroecological farm systems in Europe, with a focus on:

• Making the case for policies that support farmers to reduce climate pollution and diversify their farms.
• Analyzing what a just transition to food production systems that respect planetary boundaries and protect human wellbeing means for Europe.
• Directing public finance to support farmers and rural communities in this transition.

The Climate Program Associate will report to the Director of IATP’s European office, and work as part of a transatlantic team of IATP program staff.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of IATP’s advocacy strategies for ambitious EU climate and agriculture policies, working with coalition partners.
• Produce articles, advocacy materials, and data visualizations related to EU and Member State climate policies and proposals.
• Track and analyze the climate implications of agricultural trade policies, working with the IATP trade team.
• Work with the communications team to create engaging social media and other content.
• Engage with EU and national government officials and other stakeholders.
• Serve as an expert source for media outlets, civil society partners, and the philanthropic community.
• Undertake and manage administrative tasks associated with the European office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and highly proficient in German. Additional European languages are an asset.
• Strategic and analytical thinking, strong writing, and public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of EU climate policy, agroecology and the policies needed to support it.
• Familiarity with the trade dimension of agriculture and food systems is an asset.
• Familiarity with EU institutions and legislative processes.
• Ability to work with data to support policy analysis and experience with data visualization.
• Experience working within civil society coalitions or networks.
• Must be authorized to work in Germany without sponsorship.

Physical Requirements:

• The position will be based in Berlin, Germany and follow a flexible hybrid schedule.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to travel within Europe by train (primarily to Brussels) regularly, and internationally, including the U.S., up to twice a year.

Compensation:

Compensation for this position is based upon qualifications and experience, with a starting range of €4,000 - €5,000 gross per month. IATP also offers a range of additional benefits, including allowances for public transport, a paid mobile plan, flexible and hybrid working conditions, and generous holiday allowance – 23 days annually, plus public holidays and 10 days when the IATP office is closed for our summer and winter breaks.

Application instructions

Please combine your resume, cover letter, and two samples of your work into a single PDF and submit. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting August 31st. No phone calls, please.

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