European Policy Office Specialist - Lobbying and Advocacy

• Developing, refining, and implementing policy and advocacy strategies and outputs on key legislative files in collaboration with relevant departments, units and country offices
• Conducting lobbying and advocacy with EU, national, and international policymakers and stakeholders, monitoring progress and reporting regularly
• Proactively identifying opportunities and drive momentum on key policy objectives, including by harnessing the full potential of EU institutional engagement
• Developing and review science-backed advocacy material such as reports, position papers, briefings and other publications and communications for institutional audiences and the public
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with a broad network of key institutional and other stakeholders to advance policy priorities
• Staying ahead of political and policy developments tied to animal welfare, monitoring and responding to publications to capitalise on opportunities where relevant
• Representing in meetings and fora, including through speeches and presentations
• Organising meetings and advocacy events

• Strong understanding of EU institutions, policies, processes and stakeholders
• Proven experience in EU public affairs, including the successful design and implementation of lobbying and advocacy strategies
• Professional experience in an EU policy-focused role, ideally in animal welfare, animal health, conservation, biodiversity, agriculture or environmental policy
• Demonstrated track record in policy monitoring and analysis
• Ability to engage effectively with decision makers at EU, national, and international levels
• Excellent analytical, organisational, negotiation, networking, and communication skills, combined with a high level of social competence
• Educational background in EU affairs, political science, law, wildlife science or other related field of studies
• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written)
• Willingness to travel on an irregular basis
• Passion for animal welfare and FOUR PAWS' vision and mission

other languages are an asset

• The opportunity to truly contribute to global animal welfare
• An international, dynamic work environment
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangement, requiring a minimum of two days per week in the office, with the option of partial remote work
• A dog-friendly workplace
• Contribution to hospitalisation plan
• Learning and development opportunities
• Public transport costs covered
• Family days: extra days off at the end of the year on top of your 25 days of annual leave
• Birthday leave: extra day off to use around your birthday
• Celebration of small and big successes throughout your journey with your team