Are you a highly motivated and experienced policy professional with a passion for agriculture and a deep understanding of commodity markets? We are seeking a Policy Advisor to join our team for a one-year fixed-term contract, with the potential for renewal.

In this role, you will play a crucial part in shaping policy related to key agricultural commodities, including wine, spirits, olive oil, hops, and fiber. You'll be instrumental in analyzing complex issues, developing strategic recommendations, and representing our interests in relevant forums.

Copa-Cogeca, the biggest EU organisation representing European farmers and agri-cooperatives, is looking for an experienced, well-organised, and self-motivated Policy Advisor to join our agricultural commodities team.

The Policy Advisor on Wine, Spirits, Olive oil, Hops, and Fiber primary duties are to provide policy analysis, build positions with members, and finally elaborate and implement advocacy strategies targeting EU public bodies and stakeholders. To do so, and as part of the agricultural commodities team, they will managethe related working parties in close collaboration with the Copa-Cogeca secretariat and develop their expertise . This position represents a unique opportunity to evolve in an exciting international environment at the crossroad of many industries while working for the farming sector, which is in constant evolution and at the core of any society,.

This position requires strategic thinking, great organisation, and prioritisation skills, as well as the ability to plan ahead and meet tight deadlines with a high degree of care and diplomacy. We are looking for a candidate who already has experience of European affairs, preferably in connection with the topics they will focus on, and who is able to propose policy initiatives and implement advocacy strategies in close collaboration with Working parties' chairs and members.

The successful candidate will have strong verbal and written communication skills in English, French and Italian and possess a true willingness to support the interest of European Wine, Spirits, Olive oil, Hops, Fiber growers.

Their main functions will be to:

• Monitor the European policy initiatives, market developments and identify emerging trends and issues, particularly in the following sectors: Wine, Spirits, Olive oil, Hops, Fiber;
• Provide thorough analysis of developments, their impacts for Copa-Cogeca members and develop Copa-Cogeca positions;
• Organise and coordinate the respective Copa-Cogeca Working Parties.
• Develop, in collaboration with members and/or other stakeholders, lobbying strategies and activities to influence the EU institutions and external partners;
• Build and maintain strong networks;
• Coordinate with the comms team on communication strategies and events;
• Report to the Director on Commodities and Trade;
• Work in a dynamic international team.

Profile:

• University degree (B.Sc or M.Sc) in agronomy, political science, or economics (or equivalent);
• 2/3 years professional experience in EU public affairs, and/or agrifood sector;
• Understanding of CAP and Trade and other relevant policies, is an advantage;
• Language skills: Fluency in English, Italian, and French are required. Other European Union language(s) are an advantage;
• Very good sense of team spirit, coordination skills and willing to do the extra mile;
• Strong analytic, organisation and interpersonal skills. Efficient communicator: he/she will always consider turning policy arguments into convincing communication actions;
• Computer literacy: MS Office applications, modern communication tools.

We offer:

•  A full-time replacement contract from September 2025 to October 2026 under Belgian legislation;
• A competitive package which includes private pension fund, and lunch vouchers...

Applications are open until 18th July 2025.

A CV (maximum 2 pages) and a motivation letter featuring some of your relevant achievements (1 page max) should be sent to: careers@copa-cogeca.eu [1].

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applications welcomed immediately!

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