Position

Location: Brussels

Type of Contract: Permanent

Full-time (part-time can be considered)

Experience: 3-5 years for consultant; 5-6 years for senior consultant

Salary: Subject to experience

Report to: Head of Transparency and Supply Chain

Starting date: ASAP

Ohana Public Affairs, Brussels-based boutique public affairs consultancy focusing on sustainability, is looking to reinforce its Transparency and Supply Chain team following our recent launch into agri-food. We are looking for a public affairs consultant that will focus on public affairs and sustainability-related initiatives, with a focus on the European Green Deal and sustainable supply chain legislation ranging from EU Deforestation regulation to Corporate Sustainaiblity Due Diligence and other relevant legislation for the agri-food sector. The role will support clients on public affairs and preparation for the compliance.

The role will work in close partnership and collaboration with 3 members of the Transparency and Supply Chain team and perform a wide range of public affairs activities for clients ranging from brands to industry standards, government stakeholders and NGOs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading on and implementing public affairs strategies related to sustainable supply chain policies and other relevant legislation
• Monitoring EU developments and delivering up-to-date intelligence 
• Undertaking research and drafting policy briefs 
• Delivering clear, precise and client-driven analysis and advice 
• Liaising with European institutions and other stakeholders 
• Managing day to day client relationships
• Drive the development of new business
• Contribute to the preparation of communications materials, position papers and stakeholder outreach programmes.
• Contributing to Ohana’s mission of driving change through awareness-raising with blog articles 
• Participating in 1% For The Planet with a pro-bono support to one organisation. 

Qualifications and experience

• 3-6 year work experience as public affairs expert, policy expert, in sustainability or supply chain-related role in a company, consultancy, NGO, the EU Institutions or industry associations. Knowledge of supply chain and agricultural commodities, including the tropical ones such as coffee, cocoa, palm oil or others is an advantage.
• Keen interest and experience in or around the agri-food industry
• Experience with and current EU policy developments 
• Thorough understanding of EU policy making process and institutions 
• Experience working with and advising stakeholders at a senior level 
• Entrepreneurial mind-set 
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to plan, prioritize, meet tight deadlines, manage multiple projects, and maintain attention to detail.
• Well organised and able to manage multiple parallel priorities 
• Excellent social skills to interact and engage with a diverse range of policy stakeholders 
• Expanded network of contacts in Brussels
• Excellent English skills (speaking and writing) – additional languages are a plus
• Applicants must be eligible to work in Belgium. 

Why join us?

At Ohana, we are specialised in EU sustainability policies. We are committed to driving positive change through public affairs and to the belief that it is possible to work alongside organisations and help them grow while still advancing sustainability.

We are all about enabling growth by giving our team full autonomy to manage their own projects, be a thought leader and truly make an impact on the company. Ohana has a non-hierarchical, friendly working environment within an effectively managed structure.

If you are interested in applying for the position, please submit your application following this link.

Deadline for sending applications: 18th of December 2024. The applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the interviews could be organised before the 18th of December. We encourage the potential applicants to submit application as early as possible.

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