The EUROPEAN COCOA ASSOCIATION (ECA)
is recruiting an EU Food Safety & Quality Manager (full-time)
Responsibilities
1. In charge of the ECA Working Groups on “Pesticides & Contaminants”, “Quality & Productivity” and the “Joint Research Fund”
- Monitoring/reporting on relevant regulatory food safety developments at EU and international levels
- Drafting position papers, statements
- Liaising with key stakeholders (EU Institutions, EFSA), and international organizations (FAO, ICCO)
- Coordinating with the research community on matters of interest to the ECA membership
- Analyze and disseminate information on cocoa related food safety and quality topics
- Organize and follow-up of WGs meetings and conference calls
- Coordinating and supervising the development of research projects
2. Information and Communication
- Drafting monthly newsletters and briefings on Food Safety, Quality & Productivity
- Presenting on behalf of the Association to external audiences
- Assisting in organizing events gathering industry representatives and key supply-chain partners
Key requirements
- Advanced university degree in Food Law, Food Science, Toxicology, or similar, combined with knowledge on EU Affairs
- Solid experience (minimum 2/3 years) in EU food safety policy preferably within an EU Trade association or the EU institutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Knowledge of data analysis and statistics is an asset
- Strong IT and Microsoft Office skills
- Ability to plan and prioritise varied tasks in a small team, and to work independently
- Availability to travel occasionally within Europe
What we offer:
A friendly working environment, a flexible schedule if needed (working from home and occasionally from abroad).
- Contract: Full-time one-year contract with the possibility of renewal
- Competitive salary based on the candidate’s experience
- Working from home stipend, meal vouchers, public transport allowance, extra days of annual leave, extra pension and medical benefits
Starting date:
As soon as possible (preferably week 11-16 March 2024)
How to apply:
Please send your CV and a Motivation letter (in pdf with FIRST NAME + LAST NAME in the file name), stating your salary expectations and earliest possible starting date, by 29 February 2024 (23:59 CET) to recruitment.eca@outlook.com
Only selected candidates will be invited for an interview. In principle, interviews will take place on the first week of March 2024. Do not forget to mention that you found this job ad on the Euractiv Jobsite!
Please keep in mind that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early application are much encouraged.