Application Guide

How to Apply for Political Adviser - Food Systems

at Eurogroup for Animals

🏢 About Eurogroup for Animals

Eurogroup for Animals is unique as the leading pan-European animal protection coalition, coordinating advocacy across 70+ member organizations to influence EU policy. Working here offers direct impact on EU legislation affecting millions of animals, with a collaborative approach that amplifies national voices at the European level. This role specifically targets transforming food systems, making it ideal for someone passionate about systemic change in animal welfare policy.

About This Role

This Political Adviser role focuses on implementing Brussels-based advocacy for food system reform, specifically targeting new intensive farming systems and insect farming for feed through upcoming EU legislative files. You'll provide scientific advice and policy solutions to EU institutions while coordinating closely with farm animal and political teams. The impact lies in shaping EU policies that could fundamentally shift how animals are treated in food production systems.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve preparing advocacy materials on insect farming regulations for an upcoming meeting with DG SANTE, coordinating with farm animal programme leaders on joint positions, and attending stakeholder meetings on intensive farming systems. You'd likely spend time analyzing scientific studies to develop policy recommendations and collaborating with other political advisers on coordinated advocacy strategies toward EU institutions.

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🎯 Who Eurogroup for Animals Is Looking For

  • Has 2+ years of direct advocacy experience with EU institutions (Commission, Parliament, Council), not just general policy work
  • Possesses specific knowledge of intensive farming systems AND insect farming for animal feed, with ability to discuss current EU legislative files on these topics
  • Can demonstrate experience translating scientific research into actionable policy recommendations for institutional stakeholders
  • Has proven collaboration skills in coalition environments, ideally with experience working across different organizational teams

📝 Tips for Applying to Eurogroup for Animals

1

Quantify your EU advocacy experience: specify which institutions you've worked with, on which files, and what outcomes you achieved

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Demonstrate specific knowledge of insect farming for feed by mentioning current EU regulatory frameworks or upcoming legislation you're familiar with

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Highlight any experience working in coalition or multi-organization settings, as Eurogroup coordinates 70+ member organizations

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Reference specific Eurogroup for Animals campaigns or positions on food systems to show you've researched their work

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Include examples of providing scientific advice to policymakers, not just general policy analysis

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your direct experience advocating with specific EU institutions on agricultural or food system files', "Knowledge of both intensive farming systems AND insect farming for animal feed, with examples of how you've engaged with these topics", 'Ability to work collaboratively across teams, referencing specific coalition or cross-departmental work', "Understanding of Eurogroup's unique position as a coordinating body and how you would contribute to their pan-European approach"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Eurogroup's current positions on the Farm to Fork Strategy and CAP reform, particularly their stance on intensive farming
  • → Recent Eurogroup campaigns related to food systems, such as their work on cage-free farming or animal transport
  • → EU legislative files currently open on insect farming for feed and intensive farming systems
  • → The structure of Eurogroup's member organizations and how they coordinate advocacy efforts

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through your experience with a specific EU legislative file related to agriculture or food systems
2 How would you approach advocating against intensive farming systems while proposing viable alternatives to EU policymakers?
3 What scientific evidence would you use to advise policymakers on insect farming for animal feed, and how would you present it?
4 Describe a time you had to collaborate with multiple stakeholders with differing priorities on a policy issue
5 How do you stay current on EU food system policy developments, and which upcoming files are most relevant to this role?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic advocacy experience without specific EU institution engagement - this role requires Brussels-based EU advocacy
  • Focusing only on animal welfare generally without demonstrating specific knowledge of food systems and intensive farming
  • Presenting as a solo operator rather than a collaborative team player who can work across different organizational units

📅 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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