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Manager, Public Affairs	European Seed Association
Salary	Details on request
Location	Brussels
Details	ESA European Seed Association (www.euroseeds.org) is strengthening its team with a MANAGER PUBLIC AFFAIRS who is available to work full time at the ESA General Secretariat’s office in Brussels, Belgium. Job Description The Manager Public Affairs works as part of the ESA Policy Team and with ESA’s members under the guidance of the Secretary General and will mainly focus on the preparation and implementation of the association’s overall outreach, advocacy and lobbying related activities towards EU decision makers. Main tasks and responsibilities: Contribute public affairs, campaigning and EU policy expertise to strategic and annual planning Identify key public affairs priorities together with policy staff Lead responsibility for development of public affairs and legislative campaign plans and tools Manage implementation of ESA’s overarching and specific lobbying activities in the areas of seed marketing, plant health, breeders’ rights, GMOs, R&D, CAP etc. Liaise closely with colleagues in national seed associations and company offices Develop processes to ensure successful and effective management of contacts database Maintain current awareness of ESA key policy areas and issues Develop and maximise useful links with key opinion formers and relevant decision-makers Meet politicians and advisers to inform them on ESA priority issues Attend external meetings and conferences, represent ESA and advocate its positions Collaborate with Communications Officer to ensure optimum communications effectiveness towards Members and third parties Organisation, management, follow-up and support of relevant internal meetings, including documentation, minutes and action lists Education and experience Relevant degree Experience of working with European and/or national politicians, civil servants (Commission) and political parties and/or experience in working in public affairs (in house or consulting) Work experience with or in the European Parliament specifically welcomed Work experience with the EU agri-food sector and related policy issues (food security and safety, environmental policy, international agricultural trade, biodiversity etc.) highly welcomed Key competencies A very strong interest in EU policymaking Solid understanding of the EU’s structures and decision making processes, specifically in relation to the European Parliament Excellent written and verbal communication skills in EN (native level); good French; other languages an asset Excellent interpersonal and team working skills Ability to plan, prioritise and manage a heavy workload while maintaining high quality Good knowledge of current agricultural and environmental issues Good news sense and awareness of wider political context An understanding of corporate disciplines including confidentiality, mutual briefing, and acting within limits of authority Advanced IT skills including handling of databases.
Closing Date	25th November 2011
Contact	Interested candidates should send their CV, highlighting the relevant experience to the job description, to: secretariat@euroseeds.org and mark it with “ESA ASG/CO”. Expected start date: asap When applying please state that you saw the role advertised through Public Affairs Links.
Website	www.euroseeds.org



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