Food & Water Europe is a leading consumer advocacy organization that runs dynamic, cutting edge campaigns challenging the corporate control and abuse of our food and water resources.

We are seeking a Paris representative specialising in agriculture policy, food safety and consumer protection. 

Responsibilities:

• Establish relationships with French and EU consumer, food safety, farming and environmental groups and coalitions.
  

• Share information and plan joint initiatives with NGOs.
  
• Attend relevant meetings and conferences organised by NGOs and government agencies.
  
• Monitor agriculture, food safety and consumer protection developments.
• Communicate the organisation’s positions to government agencies and the media.
  

Requirements:

• Knowledge: Strong familiarity with French and EU food safety, sustainable agriculture and consumer protection issues. Knowledge of NGOs active in these areas. Skills: Superior verbal and written communication skills. Must be fluent in French and English. Ability to communicate in Italian and/or Spanish is highly desirable.

• Education: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) in a political discipline.
• Experience: At least three years of food/agriculture-related advocacy work in France.
• Terms: Full-time position based in Paris. Salary based on experience. Occasional travel within Europe.

How to Apply

Submit the following to mworth@fwwatch.org:

• Cover Letter
• CV
• Three samples of advocacy communication related to agriculture, food safety and/or consumer protection policy
  
• Published articles or quotes 
  

or mail to:

Mark Worth
Food & Water Europe
Erich-Weinert-Str. 134
10409 Berlin
Germany