Application Guide

How to Apply for Political Adviser - Farm Animals

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 the EU, uniting over 80 member organizations to amplify impact. Working here offers the opportunity to influence EU-level policy directly, making it ideal for someone passionate about systemic change for animal welfare through legislative and funding mechanisms.

About This Role

This role involves leading EU-level lobbying to integrate farm animal welfare into EU funding instruments like the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and Just Transition Fund, requiring strategic engagement with policymakers and industry stakeholders. It's impactful because it directly shapes how EU funds are allocated, potentially redirecting billions of euros toward animal welfare improvements across member states.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with analyzing the latest EU policy developments, such as a European Commission proposal on sustainable farming, followed by drafting advocacy messages with input from the economist. You could spend the afternoon meeting with MEPs or Commission officials to discuss funding criteria, then join a webinar to train member organizations on accessing CAP funds for welfare improvements.

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🎯 Who Eurogroup for Animals Is Looking For

  • Has 3-5 years of EU lobbying or public affairs experience, specifically with EU funding mechanisms (e.g., CAP, Horizon Europe, cohesion funds)
  • Demonstrates expertise in farm animal welfare policy, with knowledge of current EU legislation (e.g., Farm to Fork Strategy, animal transport regulations)
  • Possesses strong analytical skills to develop evidence-based advocacy messages, ideally with experience collaborating with economists or researchers
  • Shows proven ability to build coalitions and empower stakeholders, as the role requires mobilizing member organizations across Europe

📝 Tips for Applying to Eurogroup for Animals

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Highlight specific EU funding instruments you've worked with (e.g., CAP, LIFE Programme, European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development) in your resume

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Tailor your application to Eurogroup's pan-European approach—emphasize experience working across multiple EU countries or with EU institutions

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Include concrete examples of how you've integrated animal welfare or sustainability criteria into policy or funding proposals

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Demonstrate knowledge of current EU farm animal welfare debates, such as the revision of animal transport regulations or cage-free farming initiatives

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Showcase your ability to translate complex economic or policy analysis into actionable advocacy messages for diverse audiences

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Explain your understanding of EU funding mechanisms and how they can be leveraged for animal welfare, citing specific instruments relevant to farm animals', 'Describe a successful lobbying campaign where you influenced policymakers or funding criteria, highlighting your strategic approach and outcomes', 'Demonstrate your ability to collaborate with economists or researchers to build evidence-based advocacy, providing a brief example', "Express your alignment with Eurogroup's mission of coordinated, pan-European advocacy and your experience empowering member organizations or stakeholders"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Study Eurogroup's recent campaigns and policy positions on farm animals (e.g., their work on ending cage farming or improving animal transport)
  • → Review the organization's member list to understand the network you'd be working with and their geographic distribution
  • → Familiarize yourself with key EU funding instruments relevant to agriculture and animal welfare, such as CAP's strategic plans and the Just Transition Fund
  • → Explore Eurogroup's collaborations with EU institutions (e.g., European Parliament Intergroup on Animal Welfare) and industry stakeholders

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach lobbying the European Commission to include animal welfare criteria in the next CAP reform?
2 Describe a time you developed an evidence-based advocacy message from complex data—how did you ensure it resonated with policymakers?
3 How have you engaged with industry actors (e.g., agricultural associations) to advance animal welfare goals, and what challenges did you face?
4 What strategies would you use to build capacity among member organizations in different EU countries to access funding opportunities?
5 How do you stay updated on EU farm animal welfare policy developments, and what current initiatives do you think Eurogroup should prioritize?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic application that doesn't address EU-level lobbying or farm animal welfare specifically—this role requires niche expertise
  • Overemphasizing national-level experience without demonstrating understanding of pan-European advocacy or EU decision-making processes
  • Failing to show how you've used evidence or data in advocacy—this role requires collaboration with an economist and evidence-based messaging

📅 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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