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Oceana is looking for a policy advisorpassionate about ocean conservation to work for the sustainable fisheries campaign in Europe. The position is based in Oceanas Brussels office in Belgium or its Madrid office in Spain although travel will be occasionally required in Europe.

Under the supervision of the Campaign Director the Policy Advisor will ensure Oceanassustainable fisheries campaign is aligned to Oceanas strategy for conservation of the marine environment in Europe. The Policy Advisor will contribute to design and implement advocacy campaigns on fisheries management delivering results. This last will require to conduct advocacy work in the EU institutions and EU Member States liaising with policy makers and key stakeholders.

At present key areas of work include the implementation of the Western Mediterranean Multiannual Plan (West Med MAP) and the ongoing evaluation of the EU Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). However the Policy Advisor will also be expected to contribute to other fisheries-related priorities and where needed provide support to other campaigns and teams across the organisation depending on strategic needs.

Eligible candidates should have experience in political advocacy and communications as well as being strategic and proactive. The Policy Advisor is expected to work with a high degree of autonomy and collaborate cross-functionally with other teams within the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Drivestrategicthinkingandlong-termplanningtodeliverambitiousandimpactfulfisheries campaigns across Europe.
• Lead the design and implementation of campaign strategies and tactics for assigned fisheries policy priorities working closely with campaigners scientists communications and advocacy colleagues.
• Conduct rigorous and insightful research on European fisheries and marine policy issues producing high-quality position papers briefings and reports that inform advocacy and influence decision-making. Contribute actively to the development of compelling communications materials and campaign actions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with EU decision-makers institutions and key stakeholders and actively engage in high-level policy processes and events to advance Oceanas fisheries objectives.
• Represent Oceana with credibility and authority in meetings workshops and conferences with EU institutions national governments NGOs stakeholders media donors and the wider public.
• Serve as a spokesperson on fisheries policy for assigned campaigns engaging with media and supporting public-facing advocacy efforts in coordination with the communications team.
• Monitor evaluate andreport oncampaignprogress ensuring clear internal coordination and transparent external reporting.
• Collaborate across teams and offices to help deliver integrated effective campaigns that advance Oceanas mission to protect and restore Europes oceans.

Educationandwork experience:

• Degree inEUaffairsmarinescienceenvironmentalconservationorarelatedfield.
• 3 to 4 years of related professional experience in policy lobby and advocacy.
• Working knowledge of fisheries policies with the ability to analyse proposals provide science-based recommendations and communicate with decision-makers.

Skillsand knowledge:

• FamiliaritywithmainEUfisheriesandenvironmentalregulationsandpoliciesaswellas with the EU institutions and decision-making process.
• Stronganalyticalskillswiththeabilitytocollectorganizeanalyseanddisseminatesignificant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Integrityandthe abilitytowork withconfidential informationwithdiscretion.
• Prioritising skills withtheabilityto managemultipletasks projects andtimelines.
• Possess oral and written communication skills in languages: fluent English is a must; fluency in other European languages is an advantage.

The above declarations are not intended to be anall inclusive list of duties and responsibilitiesof the job described nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and are a reasonable representation of its activities.

Oceana is an equal opportunityemployer and proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. We are actively committed to ensuring that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age disability gender reassignment marriage or civil partnership status pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief sex or sexual orientation. Please submit your application by February 12 2026. This is a Full time temporary position (9-month fixed-term).

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