SAFE – Safe Food Advocacy Europe A.S.B.L. Mundo B- Rue d’Edimbourg 26 1050 Brussels Belgium +32 (0) 28 93 08 96 www.safefoodadvocacy.eu

OPEN POSITION

Policy Officer & Project Coordinator Safe Food Advocacy Europe - SAFE is a non-profit independent organization based in Brussels, which strives to ensure that consumers' health and concerns stay at the core of EU food legislation. SAFE strengthens the voice of European consumers in civil

society and contributes to the reinforcement of

participatory democracy in Europe.

Please, visit our website: www.safefoodadvocacy.eu

We are opening a 'Policy Officer & Project Coordinator' position to support SAFE's activities, starting

at the end of August 2020.

PROFILE & REQUIREMENTS

Master's degree in European Affairs, Political Science, Journalism, Law or other related studies;

At least 2 y. experience in EU Affairs and coordination of EU projects (such as LIFE, Erasmus+,

etc.) ;

Legal eligibility to work in the EU is a must;

Strong research, editing, writing and proofreading skills;

Be an independent, proactive, problem solver and team player person;

Excellent English with strong communication skills (spoken and written), French is a strong plus.

MAIN FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitor and provide analysis of EU food safety policies and legislations;

Creation and implementation of consumer-oriented awareness-raising campaigns;

Conduct researches, prepare articles and publications, advertisements, presentations and press

statements;

Conduct fundraising activities;

Implementation and development of SAFE's strategy, increasing its visibility within the European

context.

WHAT WE OFFER

You will be part of a small but dynamic and international team;

You can play a key role in a growing organization located in the centre of Brussels and help

bolster its reputation in the context of EU Institutions and Trade Associations;

You will be given responsibilities to follow the EU Food & Agriculture legislation processes;

You will attend events and conferences at EU Institutions, NGOs and Social Platforms;

A one-year-long contract, with possibility of extension.

Qualified candidates should send a CV and a cover letter to Floriana Cimmarusti

(floriana.cimmarusti@safefoodadvocacy.eu) before 28 May 2020.

Starting date: End of August 2020.