CEFS is hiring! Trade & Economic Affairs Officer

Responsabilities

• Coordinating the work of the CEFS Internal and International Markets and Statistics (IMS) Working Group.
• Monitoring and analysing developments in EU trade policy (bilateral trade negotiations, WTO matters, trade defence investigations), agriculture policy, and the EU sugar market.
• Drafting positions on trade and agricultural policy and leading effective advocacy efforts.
• Undertaking studies and economic analysis into the domestic support regimes of sugar-producing countries and other issues of relevance to CEFS members.

What we’re looking for

• A Master’s degree in economics, international relations, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience working within EU institutions, a trade association or consultancy. Trade policy experience a plus.
• Excellent oral and written English skills. Fluency in French, German would be an asset.
• MS suite proficiency (especially MS Excel). Experience with data visualisation tools such as PowerBI, Tableau (or willingness to learn them).
• Personal: great networker and communicator; pro-active self-starter willing to expand the role; solution-oriented client/member-facing attitude.

What We offer

• A full-time CDI (40 hours/week) with competitive salary
• 35 holiday days per year
• Daily lunch vouchers and annual eco-cheques
• Hospitalisation insurance
• Up to two days teleworking per week
• Perks: contributions towards bike/car/public transport travel, gym membership
• An open, supportive and meritocratic working environment

How to apply

Send your CV and cover letter setting out your motivation to josh.gartland@cefs.org by Friday 12 December 2025. With the job title in the subject line. Pre-selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. First come, first contacted! about cefs CEFS (Le Comité europeén des Fabricants de Sucre/the European Association of Sugar Manufacturers) is an international non-profit organisation, representing sugar manufacturers from the EU and Switzerland. Our goal: A sustainable European beet sugar industry, working together with the EU Institutions. Visit our website cefs.org