Application Guide

How to Apply for Farm Animals Project Officer

at Eurogroup for Animals

🏢 About Eurogroup for Animals

Eurogroup for Animals is unique as the leading pan-European animal protection organization that coordinates advocacy across EU institutions, uniting national and international groups to drive legislative change. Working here offers the opportunity to influence EU-wide animal welfare policy directly, collaborating with a network of experts and organizations dedicated to systemic change.

About This Role

This Farm Animals Project Officer role focuses on providing technical expertise to strengthen lobbying and communications for revising EU animal welfare legislation, particularly by engaging industry stakeholders and building networks within Brussels institutions. The position is impactful because it bridges technical analysis with political advocacy to modernize farm animal welfare standards across Europe.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve analyzing technical reports on farm animal welfare standards, preparing briefing materials for lobbying meetings with EU officials, and coordinating with industry stakeholders to discuss legislative revisions. You'd likely spend time collaborating with the farm animals policy officer to align technical work with advocacy strategies and participate in meetings with Brussels-based institutions to provide expert input.

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🎯 Who Eurogroup for Animals Is Looking For

  • Has experience in EU policy, agriculture, or animal welfare with technical expertise in farm animal systems
  • Demonstrates strong stakeholder engagement skills, particularly with industry groups, and can develop strategic engagement plans
  • Possesses networking abilities within Brussels institutions (e.g., European Commission, Parliament) and can translate technical information for lobbying purposes
  • Can collaborate closely with policy colleagues to ensure technical reports align with political realities and advocacy goals

📝 Tips for Applying to Eurogroup for Animals

1

Highlight specific experience with EU legislative processes, particularly around agriculture or animal welfare directives

2

Demonstrate concrete examples of engaging industry stakeholders on contentious issues and building collaborative strategies

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Showcase your Brussels network and experience providing technical expertise in policy meetings with EU institutions

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Emphasize collaboration skills by mentioning experience working with policy officers to align technical and political work

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Include any experience with Eurogroup for Animals' priority species or campaigns (e.g., broiler chickens, pigs, dairy cows)

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your technical expertise in farm animal welfare and how it applies to EU legislation revision', 'Specific examples of successful industry stakeholder engagement and strategy development', 'Your existing network within Brussels institutions and experience providing technical support in lobbying contexts', "How you've previously collaborated with policy colleagues to ensure technical work supports political objectives"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Eurogroup for Animals' current farm animal campaigns and legislative priorities (e.g., End the Cage Age, broiler chicken directive)
  • → Recent EU animal welfare legislation developments and revision processes
  • → Key industry stakeholders in European agriculture and their positions on animal welfare
  • → The organization's structure and how project officers collaborate with policy teams

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through your experience with EU animal welfare legislation and how you've contributed to policy revisions
2 Describe a challenging industry stakeholder engagement you managed and the strategy you developed
3 How do you build and maintain technical networks within Brussels institutions?
4 Give an example of how you've translated complex technical information for lobbying purposes
5 How would you collaborate with the farm animals policy officer to ensure technical reports remain politically relevant?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on animal welfare passion without demonstrating technical expertise or EU policy experience
  • Presenting as purely technical without showing understanding of political processes and stakeholder dynamics
  • Failing to demonstrate specific Brussels/EU experience or networks relevant to the role

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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