Sustainability - Public Affairs - Consultant

Sustainability - Public Affairs - Consultant

Acumen Public Affairs

Brussels, Belgium

Are you proactive, results-oriented, willing to take the extra mile and eager to help us grow the business by delivering excellent service to our clients? Are you intellectually curious and motivated by complex and varied assignments? Do you enjoy coordinating projects?

Then this opportunity is perfect for you!

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a Consultant who will work with and complement our Sustainability team based in Brussels, Belgium.

The role includes coordinating various projects, drafting reports and policy briefings, participating in strategy meetings, identifying research needs, providing overall support to more senior staff members and guiding junior members of the team.

Essential:

• EU national or Belgian work permit holder
• Perfect command of English; additional languages are an asset
• A client-oriented mindset, ability to lead projects and project teams and deliver high quality outputs
• Advanced writing skills and ability to summarise complex issues to different audiences
• Strong organisational and project management skills, proven through concrete previous examples and track record
• Flexibility, enthusiasm and ability to work under tight deadlines in an international environment
• Ability to work in a team, whilst at the same time carrying out own tasks independently and to agreed deadlines
• Proficient with IT and new media tools
• Good references

Experience and knowledge:

• 1-2 years of relevant experience working in one or more of the following: EU or international institutions; a public affairs consultancy; an in-house public affairs role in a company; a trade association; or an NGO
• Understanding of the workings of the EU institutions and legislative processes, in one or more policy areas related to sustainability (e.g. climate, chemical, energy, environment, mobility or agri-food policies)
• Expertise in policy monitoring, project management, communications, traditional media relations, and/or social media campaigns would be an asset