Communications Officer (Focus EU Policy)

Position description

This is a new position responsible for supporting and building on ProVeg’s EU policy and public affairs activities, to ensure that the strategic and operational plans support ProVeg’s mission and vision. We are looking for a reliable and passionate individual with a demonstrated interest in communications and policy. We offer a dynamic and positive working environment in a small team where you can grow and make a difference.

Why Do We Need You?

This new role is critical in ensuring that ProVeg’s communication strategies effectively support our advocacy work. Your efforts will help us influence EU policy in favour of more sustainable food systems, increasing our impact and visibility. Your success will be measured by your ability to craft compelling messages, and support our policy activities and campaigns.

Responsibilities

• You will manage and develop communication assets, including blog posts, social media content, newsletters, internal communications, and media outreach in English;
• With the support of the policy and international research team, you will write and distribute posts, news articles, press releases, position papers and other content;
• You will monitor media coverage of plant-based food issues and policy developments in food;
• Together with communication colleagues, you will ensure advocacy campaigns are highly visible, attractive, and engaging through online outreach, media/PR, and social media;
• You will provide support in communications-related project management tasks;
• You will support the EU policy managers with research, by reviewing European institutions (Commission, Parliament and the Council) priorities, and identifying and communicating emerging issues and proposing solutions;
• You will develop policy briefings and action plans aligned with priorities to influence positive change;
• You will stay informed about political developments, parliamentary activities, and relevant environmental, health, and scientific areas;
• You will support the implementation of strategic direction and operational EU policy aims;
• You will represent ProVeg at internal and external events;
• You will support relations with external bodies such as government departments and agencies, relevant private sector organisations and other organisations, including representing ProVeg on committees and working groups;
• You will contribute to the annual and quarterly planning process.

Qualifications

Essential:

• University degree and/or relevant experience in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, European Union Studies, Political Sciences, International Relations, or similar;
• Minimum 1 year of working experience in one of the fields above;
• Proven experience managing external and internal communication channels, including social media, email, and traditional media;
• Knowledge of and professional experience in using social media for content creation, particularly for Twitter and LinkedIn;
• Demonstrable experience developing policy outputs and advocacy plans that effect change;
• Understanding of and experience working with EU policy processes and multi-stakeholder partnerships/campaigns;
• Excellent written and verbal communication and diplomacy skills;
• Excellent written and spoken English. Other languages are an asset;
• Commitment to ProVeg’s vision and mission.

Desirable:

• Experience in the NGO sector
• Understanding of the EU Agri-food ecosystem
• Understanding of performance metrics and KPIs to track policy and public engagement progress

Application instructions

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