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International Trade Officer

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Sectors Terrestrial / Aquatic Ecology & Conservation
Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Water Resources
Location Belgium - Europe
Town/City Brussels
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Senior Level
Deadline 05/02/2011
Company Name Eurogroup for Animals
Contact Name Katia Van Bel – Hudson
Email katia.van.bel@jobs.hudson.com
Website Further Details / Applications
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Description

Under the guidance of Eurogroup’s Director you will develop a strategy to integrate animal welfare considerations
and requirements in the EU Trade Policy. You work in a small international team of experts with the support of the
largest animal protection groups in the world. 
As an enthousiastic lobbyist, these are your responsibilities:
* Monitor the EU trade policy and provide updates for colleagues and members.
* Develop contacts within EU institutions on relevant trade issues which may have the potential to impact on
animals. 
* Provide strategic intelligence and guidance on trade policy.
* Maintain a watching brief on WTO developments in particular possible panels relating to animal welfare or
environment protection.
* Create a network with like-minded NGOs, businesses and government contacts. 
* Create opportunities, tools and publications for target audiences to become familiar with the benefits of
animal welfare for trade and sustainable development.
* Integrate animal welfare requirements in bilateral trade agreements between EU and third countries.
* Liaise and coordinate activities with Eurogroup member organisations. 
* Develop the existing Transatlantic Animal Welfare Council to ensure animal welfare issues are promoted.
Skills and competences you should ideally possess:
* University degree, preferably in international law, economics or equivalent by experience.
* At least 10 years professional experience, preferably in an international policy making environment or
government relations. 
* Knowledge of trade policy, interest or experience in agricultural policy.
* Environment and/or animal welfare advocacy is an advantage.
* Good writing and presentation skills.
* Diplomatic, outgoing self-starter with proven track record of working within complex international environments.
* Strong networking & negotiation skills.
* Ability to translate complex issues into easy to understand messages for a variety of audiences.
* Well presented and comfortable with dealing with people from all levels and cultures.
* Fluent in spoken and written English (mother tongue level), good knowledge of French and preferably another
EU language.
* Willing to travel.
What do we offer:
* A challenging position, working with a motivated team in an environment that offers true job satisfaction.
* The compensation package is in line with the function responsibilities.
Challenged by this offer ?
Then do not hesitate to contact our R&S consultant: 
Katia Van Bel – Hudson by e-mail: katia.van.bel@jobs.hudson.com, by post: Avenue Marcel Thiry, 75 – 1200
Brussels. Please quote reference BE624312.  We guarantee a personalised, discrete and fast reaction?

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