EU Policy Affairs Officer (Fixed Term Contract - 1 year)

Salary Competitive

Location Belgium

This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The Vacancy

Are you passionate about EU policy and sustainability - and ready to help shape the future of responsible fisheries and food systems? If so, this could be the opportunity for you!

Working at the MSC means being at the heart of EU policymaking, contributing to meaningful change that supports sustainable oceans and responsible consumption.

This is an entry-level role and you will play a key role in tracking and influencing important legislative developments: from consumer protection and eco-labelling to fisheries and sustainable food systems. You will collaborate with colleagues across Europe and engage with EU institutions and stakeholders and help ensure that policy decisions align with the MSC’s mission.

Based in our Brussels office at the centre of the EU institutional landscape, this hybrid role offers the chance to combine impactful work with a flexible, supportive environment and strong opportunities for professional growth.

We are looking for someone who brings:

An understanding of EU policymaking processes, with the ability to analyze and clearly communicate complex legislative developments.
Excellent organizational and coordination skills, with experience managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality outputs to tight deadlines.
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with confidence supporting meetings and building relationships across institutions and sectors.
A keen interest or experience in sustainability, fisheries, food systems, or environmental policy (desirable but not essential)

If you are excited by the opportunity to contribute to EU policy that drives real-world impact, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply here!

We are an international organisation and our employees all demonstrate a level of cultural awareness, and value the diverse views and approaches relevant to the MSC program.

The MSC is committed to flexible working. The successful candidate will need to work from the Belgium office for a minimum of 50% of their working time each month The remaining time can be worked from home. During the onboarding process, hybrid work may require more in-office work than remote work.

Please be aware, we are only able to progress with candidates
who already have the right to work in the location(s) specified in this advert. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship at this time

Working at the MSC

The MSC’s vision is for the world’s oceans to be teeming with life, and seafood supplies safeguarded for this and future generations. Today, the impacts of overfishing and climate change pose an even greater threat to the ocean and fish stocks. Through our internationally recognised certification and ecolabeling program, well-managed sustainable fisheries are recognised and rewarded throughout the seafood supply chain. Over 700 fisheries around the world, representing 19% of the annual global marine catch, are now engaged in the MSC program and MSC certified and labelled seafood products are now available in over 66 countries. Through partnerships and collective endeavour, we are on a mission to end overfishing.

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Activities

Fisheries science and marine biology:

Working to develop our standards and with fisheries undergoing MSC assessment

Supply chain management:

Overseeing our work in product integrity and helping to develop our Chain of Custody Standard

Marketing and communications:

Supporting our mission by growing awareness of sustainable seafood and the blue MSC label

Seafood sourcing:

Working with commercial organisations to support their buying commitments

Logo licensing:

Working with partners in more than 100 countries to ensure that our label is used correctly