EU Policy Coordinator (focus: animal health and welfare policy)

European Association of Zoos and Aquaria 
 
Vacancy:         EU Policy Coordinator (Animal Health and Welfare Policy)

Location:          Brussels
Deadline:        01 September 2024

Join EAZA, the world’s largest regional zoo and aquarium association, as an EU Policy Coordinator in Brussels. You’ll play a crucial role in shaping and implementing EU animal health and welfare policies that impact zoos and aquariums across Europe.

Policy and Legislation:

• Lead EAZA’s advocacy on EU animal health and welfare policies, focusing on the EU Animal Health Law Regulation.
• Engage with EU authorities, stakeholders, and coordinate statements, lobby letters, and responses to public consultations.
• Support the development and delivery of EAZA Academy courses related to your areas of responsibility.
• Assist in organizing public events for EU policymakers.
• Aid EAZA members in understanding and implementing EU policies, enhancing their advocacy impact, including coordinating the annual EU Study Visit to Brussels.

EAZA Operations:

• Support the achievement of strategic goals, particularly in relation to the Veterinary and National Associations Committees.
• Collaborate with the European Association of Zoo- and Wildlife Veterinarians.
• Participate in accreditation screenings of EAZA members as a rapporteur.
• Contribute to communications for members and external audiences via newsletters, websites, and journals.
• Assist with conference preparation and other tasks of the EAZA Executive Office as needed.

Qualifications:

• Degree in veterinary medicine or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in zoo/wildlife health policy.
• Strong understanding of EU decision-making processes and relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication skills in English; additional European languages are a plus.
• Experience in a membership-based association is advantageous.

Employment Terms:

• Full-time, 38 hours/week, based in Brussels.
• Salary: €43,000 – €44,000 gross per annum, including benefits like a 13th-month salary, 25 days holiday, and a pension.
• Flexible work arrangements.

Application Process: Submit your CV and cover letter by email to Tomasz Rusek at [email protected], with the subject line “EU Policy Coordinator – [Your Name]”. Deadline: 01 September 2024, midnight (CET). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Note: Must be an EU national or hold an EU work permit