EU Project Manager

SAFE – Safe Food Advocacy Europe was created with the aim of ensuring that consumer’s health and concerns remain at the core of the EU’s food legislation. SAFE is currently the only Brussels-based NGO specialised in the protection and representation of EU consumers in the food sector. 

SAFE strives to ensure safer food standards for consumers by monitoring the EU food legislation process and cooperating with EU stakeholders to draft comprehensive food regulations.  SAFE notably supports the development of policies and awareness-raising actions which jointly address health, environment, food safety and sustainability, all-the-while being involved in several EU-funded projects aimed at reducing the environmental impact of the food sector, increasing sustainability and promoting healthier food environments for consumers. 

Missions:

• Strengthening the voice of civil society in the EU debate over food regulation, thereby reinforcing participatory democracy in the EU.
• Protecting consumers by advocating for better regulation in food and health policy, by advocating for safer food standards, sounder food production methods and more fit-for-purpose food donation rules.
• Increasing public awareness of food safety issues, by organizing training activities allowing citizens to make informed consumption choices (e.g. children-destined workshops on sugar overconsumption and food labeling) or by striving to improve the transparency of information available on food products. 
• Helping fight climate change and protect the environment by raising awareness on the interconnection that exists between food and the environment and promoting sustainable consumption habits and agricultural practices. 

SAFE is honored to count amongst its members a wide array of high-level stakeholders, ranging from consumer organizations, and vegan and vegetarian associations, to research centers and universities. SAFE currently has over 30 members located in over 14 European countries.

About the Role

EU Project Manager will be part of a small but dynamic and international team, and they can play a key role in a growing organization located in the centre of Brussels and help bolster SAFE’s reputation in the context of EU Institutions and Trade Associations.

Reporting to the Secretary-General and Deputy Director, the EU Project Manager is going to perform the following duties:

• Managing and overseeing the work of a team of 8 people and being responsible for EU Projects such as Horizon Europe, Erasmus, Health program, and Tenders; Supporting the creation and implementation of other EU Projects.
• Supporting policy-related project activities (under Horizon 2020 and the operating grant).
• Budget and financial management expertise.
• Following the EU Food & Agriculture legislation processes in the framework of EU-funded projects.
• Attending events and conferences at EU Institutions, NGOs, and Social Platforms.

About the Requirements

• Master’s degree in EU Studies, Political Science, Journalism, Law, or other related studies with any other relevant degree to be considered.
• Substantial hands-on experience in EU project management is essential, with project management experience in the agri-food sector being a distinct advantage.
• Strong understanding of the EU legislative processes, lobbying, and advocacy work would be a differentiating asset.
• Legal eligibility to work in the EU is a must.
• Strong research, editing, writing, and proofreading skills.
• Be an independent, proactive, problem solver and team player person.
• Excellent English with strong communication skills (C1/C2 level), other EU languages are strong assets (in particular: French, German, Spanish, Italian).

About the Offer

• Become part of an organization that has a real impact on European consumer standards and food quality,
• Join a collaborative and dynamic team of passionate, multicultural professionals,
• Indeterminate employee contracts with competitive salary and benefits.

About the Applications

Interested candidates are asked to submit their application consisting of a cover letter and CV to Sergey Golyshin at [email protected] and Beren Kiraz at [email protected] no later than the 8th May at 23:59 CEST.

The starting date is as soon as possible, with early applications to be encouraged and to be assessed on a rolling basis until the vacancy is filled.

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