GM & Pesticide Campaigner

GM & Pesticide Campaigner

Greenpeace European Unit

Brussels or Paris

‘Business as usual’ is destroying our planet. But it is possible to live well without harming nature. From renewable energy to ecological farming, change is a foot – governments are just too slow to embrace real solutions. We are looking for an experienced, creative and motivated political campaigner to help challenge the EU to forge a sustainable path, preserving the environment for future generations by working on regulating new GMs and ending use of glyphosate.

Place of employment: Preferably based either in Brussels or Paris, but could also be based somewhere with reasonable train access to Brussels (if located outside Brussels, it requires frequent trips to Brussels).
Duration of contract: 1 year with possibility of extension.
Reports to: deputy director of Greenpeace’s European Unit.
Closing date for applications: 23:59 CET, 12 February 2023.

Your main responsibilities will be to

• Develop science-based political demands regarding GM techniques and glyphosate;
• Develop and implement political advocacy strategies on EU policies regarding GM techniques and glyphosate;
• Provide Greenpeace campaigners across Europe with coordination, strategic advice and policy expertise related to GM techniques and glyphosate;
• Monitor and analyse relevant EU & global legislative and political developments;
• Maintain active relations with European decision-makers in close collaboration with Greenpeace European Unit colleagues;
• Partner with NGOs and other allies to develop common or complementary advocacy strategies;
• Draft briefings, letters, blogs, commission and/or contribute to reports and scientific research;
• Give our communications team potential stories and ideas for impactful communications;
• Act as a spokesperson as required.

About you

• A strong desire to contribute to the protection of the environment and to political change;
• A good listener, happy networker with an ability to inspire action in people of different political persuasions;
• At least five years of relevant professional experience, in particular in the areas of GM and/or pesticides;
• Proven technical knowledge about GM and/or pesticides;
• Excellent policy analysis and strategic planning;
• Experience in making change happen through public campaigns, and the ability to view environmental policy in terms of campaign opportunities;
• Good knowledge of the decision-making processes of the EU institutions;
• Self-motivation, stress-resilience and ability to work as part of a team;
• Very good spoken and written English, and fluency in at least one other EU language;
• Ability to work with people from different backgrounds and to establish supportive work environments.

What we offer

• Work within a dedicated team of national campaigners and in collaboration with colleagues from Greenpeace European Unit and across the Greenpeace world;
• Experience in a stimulating political campaigning environment;
• Active contribution to the protection of the environment and to political change in Europe;
• Competitive salary and benefits.

Application information

Please email your application to european.unit@greenpeace.org. Please write "Application GMO/glyphosate campaigner" in the subject line.

Please include

• a CV of maximum two pages;
• a cover letter of no more than one page, outlining your motivation and including the date when you would be able to start;
• a short essay (max 600 words) on: “A EU strategy for stopping GM deregulation, ensuring robust risk assessment, labeling, and traceability”.

Greenpeace is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. We encourage applications from anyone who believes they fit the essential requirements of the job, irrespective of age; disability; sex, gender identity or sexual orientation; pregnancy, marital or parental status; race or ethnicity; or religion or belief.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we regret that we will only be able to reply to candidates who have been shortlisted for interviews. If you have not heard from us within ten days of the deadline, please presume your application has been unsuccessful. We thank you for your understanding.

Closing date for applications: 12.02.2023

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