Agriculture and Environment Manager

Fertilizers Europe

Brussels, Belgium

Over 48% of the current global population is fed thanks to the use of mineral fertilizers.

We currently seek an experienced Agriculture and Environment Managerto join our team.

Fertilizers Europe represents the interests of the European fertilizer industry. We are the source of information on fertilizers and the sector’s voice in Europe. We deal with questions related to agriculture, environment, technology, safety, economy and trade, as well as supporting our members with statistics and other information.

Our offices are located in Brussels and we have a multi-cultural team of 12 staff members.

Your challenges:

• Manage and coordinate activities in areas of agriculture and environment;
• Develop strategies and positions on relevant policies;
• Drive and manage projects in relation to resource efficiency, environment and good agricultural practice;
• Follow scientific debate on fertilizers and nutrients;
• Engage in activities involving the food-chain;
• Communicate with EU-institutions and other stakeholders;
• Manage and supervise policy officer;
• Report directly to the Director General.

Your key skills:

• University degree in agriculture or related subject, preferably including economics;
• Minimum 10 years of relevant post-degree experience, of which 5 years working with relevant association, administration or sales and marketing within a company;
• Experience in public relation/lobbying;
• Experience in managing international projects or networks;
• Knowledge of fertilizer sector and its contributions to agriculture a plus;
• Fluency in spoken and written English a necessity, other major European languages like German, French, Polish and Spanish a plus.

Your personality:

• Open and flexible - fitting into our multi-cultural office;
• Ability to work independently and take initiatives, but also a team player;
• Analytical and strategic skills;
• Very good interpersonal relationship skills;
• Good communication skills;
• Ability to travel (approx. 2-3 short trips per month).

Fertilizers Europe offers:

• Broad and challenging responsibilities;
• Possibility to work with motivated and professional team in a European environment;
• Attractive remuneration and benefits, including group pension and hospitalization.

Please, apply by e-mail, including motivation letter and CV, to Jacob Hansen, Director General of Fertilizers Europe at: Jenny.wahlman@fertilizerseurope.com.

Further information: contact Jacob Hansen on +32 2 663 31 43.

Deadline for application: 16 August 2015 – Interviews are foreseen in September.