Policy Specialist
Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.
We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.
Job Purpose and Impact
The Policy Specialist will contribute to informing and guiding the company on policy and legislative affairs at European Union level. We seek a professional who will build and maintain relationships with trade associations, industry coalitions, EU decision makers and other public authorities to inform European Union policies and positions in the Food and Agriculture sector.
Key Accountabilities
- Act as a resource for monitoring on policy matters with regards to business interests and company priorities, ranging from agri-food and trade to animal welfare policies.
- Help ensure that the organization's interests are represented and enhanced in EU legislative processes.
- Participate as part of a team to develop and maintain tools and programs to ensure awareness of EU legislation that affect the organization.
- Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
- Collaborate in the preparation and organization of forums and gatherings with government officials to exchange ideas and information on topics of interest to Cargill business activities
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor in Law, Economics, Political Science, and a master degree in European related studies
- Proven knowledge of and experience with the EU decision making process
- One or two years of related work experience in an EU institution, a consultancy, national administration or private sector
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Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on, able to work independently but with the sense to know when to ask for help/advise
- Team player
- Intellectually curious. Strategic and critical thinker
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Excellent communication skills in English, both orally and in writing
Our Offer
We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
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