Policy Advisor In Trade and Market Related Issues COCERAL

Brussels, Belgium

Overview

COCERAL, the European association representing the cereals, rice, feedstuffs, oilseeds, olive oil, oils and fats and agrosupply trade, is offering a challenging opportunity for a motivated Policy advisor in Trade and Market related issues

Areas of expertise within which a clear understanding is required:

• Agricultural market/policy instruments: import duties, TRQs, Abatimento, quotas; customs code;
• Common Agricultural Policy (CAP);
• Supply and Demand (S&D) for raw materials;
• statistical analysis of trade flows;
• European and International negotiations: Doha Round and WTO issues;
• Bilateral and Multilateral agreements; Preferential rules of origin.

Main responsibilities in respect to the areas identified above:

• Monitoring of regulatory and policy developments at EU level as well as in international organisations and institutions;
• Interpretation of current regulations concerning agricultural commodities and briefing COCERAL members on the impact of new legislation;
• Liaising with members, preparing and managing working parties and committees, developing position papers;
• Representing the interests of COCERAL towards the EU institutions.

We are looking for a team player colleague having

• Thorough knowledge of the EU decision-making process, especially comitology;
• 3 to 5 years work experience in an association or government relations is essential;
• Capability to summarize regulatory measures and documents for members;
• Excellent communication, drafting and presentation skills;
• Computer skills, knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel;
• Understanding of the financial market of commodities will be considered as an asset;
• Perfect command of English, good knowledge of either German or French; knowledge of additional European languages is an asset;
• Previous experience in agribusiness related issues and/or masters in agricultural economics favourable.

Note

Please refrain from sending blind applications.
Only candidates matching the profile will be contacted.
Send your detailed CV and application letter addressed to the Secretary General Ms.Teresa Babuscio at Nataliia.Savvina@coceral.com ) by 7th November 2011.