Senior Policy Officer, Deforestation

Senior Policy Officer, Deforestation

WWF European Policy Office

Brussels, Belgium

We are looking for a full time or part time (0.8 Full Time Equivalent) Senior Policy Officer, Deforestation who will advocate for a full and speedy implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation. 

Main responsibilities:

The Senior Policy Officer will play a key role in delivering WWF’s engagement on the EU Deforestation regulation (EUDR) which entered into force in June 2023. The person will work in close collaboration with the WWF EPO Manager on Forests and will develop and implement WWF EU’s advocacy action related to this key EU legislation. Moreover, the person will guide and coordinate the WWF network which supports an effective implementation at EU Member States level.

What you need:

Required Qualifications and skills:

• Advanced technical or university degree or post-graduated with more than five years’ experience or relevant work-related experience;
• In depth knowledge of European institutions and understanding of the complexities of EU legislation and its implementation at EU and/or national level;
• Excellent lobby and advocacy experience and presentation skills;
• Effective collaboration: excellent skills at networking and engagement in diversity and inclusion and taking action for personal development;
• Flexible time management: effective prioritisation of tasks and resource management oriented towards a clearly defined goal. Skills to coordinate different activities and monitor progress and completion of tasks;
• Impactful communication: active listening and empathy skills, providing constructive feedback, excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Strategic and analytical thinking: excellent lobby and advocacy experience and presentation skills;
• Inspiring leadership: leading by showing the example and holding themselves accountable;
• A firm commitment to WWF’s mission and its values (“courage, integrity, respect, collaboration”).

Remuneration package:

WWF European Policy Office offers an indefinite contract and a competitive package of pay and other benefits.

The indicative base salary range for this role would be between 3.900 € – 4.500 € gross per month (on a full-time basis), with the final figure depending on the skills, competencies and experience of the successful candidate.

WWF European Policy Office also offers a range of additional benefits, including allowances for lunch, public transport, flexible and hybrid working conditions, health insurance, pension plan, paid holiday and additional month of pay in accordance with Belgian law.

Please consult the attached job description for more information on the position.

How to apply?

• Please send your application to recruitments@wwf.eu and write “Application Senior Policy Officer, Deforestation” in the subject line;
• Attach a single PDF file named Firstname_Surname. The PDF should include your up-to-date CV (without a picture or birth date) and a cover letter (max 500 words) explaining why you are a suitable candidate for this role;
• Indicate the earliest date you would be able to start and whether you have the legal right to work full time in Belgium;
• Applications deadline: Friday 31^st October 2025 midnight CET.

WWF European Policy Office is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable working environment for all our employees. We welcome applications from all people regardless of background, and strongly encourage people with disabilities, people of non-European ethnic origin and nationality, people over 45 years old, people who have not completed secondary education, to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of age, ethnic or social origin, gender, disability, nationality, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic under EU law.

We’ll strive to make adjustments to accommodate accessibility needs during the application process.