Junior Governmental Affairs Officer

Location : Brussels 

City : Brussels 

State : Noord-Holland (NL-NH) 

Country : Netherlands (NL) 

Requisition Number : 41950 

Bunge is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a Junior Governmental Affairs Officer to join our team in Brussels. This role is designed for a driven starter, offering unparalleled experience in the dynamic world of European public policy. You will play a crucial part in supporting our mission to manage EU policy developments concerning food & feed safety and sustainability within the agricultural sector.

Are you a recent graduate or early-career professional with a genuine passion for the food & agri industry, a keen interest in politics, and a desire to make an impact on EU regulatory policies, especially in the field of sustainability? This is your chance to gain invaluable experience at a leading global agribusiness, Bunge, and kickstart your career.

This position offers a unique chance for a motivated individual to dive deep into complex European regulatory processes, contributing meaningfully to shaping the policy landscape in a vital global industry. You will gain hands-on experience in a challenging yet supportive environment, working at the heart of our operations in Brussels.

More on the role: This full-time project-based role is located in Bunge's office in Brussels, Belgium, and is structured for a duration of one year. You will collaborate closely with 5 local colleagues and a broader global team. A significant part of your responsibilities will focus on sustainability issues, monitoring the development of key EU legislative files across corporate due diligence, environment, agriculture, trade, and energy. You will also be involved in tracking Brussels stakeholders' social media, press statements, and relevant EU media, and supporting our participation in industry events. This role is designed to provide a comprehensive and intense learning curve for an ambitious starter.

Your contribution: Bunge is getting ready for future business challenges and is looking for fresh talents and mindsets to join us on this adventure. As a Junior Governmental Affairs Officer, you will be an integral part of the government affairs department, where you can make a real impact from day one.

Candidate checklist:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Political Science, European Studies, International Relations, Communication, Journalism, Law, Environmental Studies, Chemistry, Agronomy, Agri-food, or a related field. This role is ideal for recent graduates or professionals with up to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with the EU legislative process.
• Solid research, analytical and communication skills.
• Excellent writing skills, including reporting on complex dossiers.
• Excellent command of English is mandatory.
• Proficiency in a Scandinavian or Eastern European language is a significant advantage and strongly encouraged.
• Previous experience in the agri-food sector/EU institutions or EU associations is a plus.

If this challenging project sounds like the perfect next step for your career and reflects your profile or ambition, we're looking forward to seeing your application and motivation in English by hitting apply!

Acquisition by agencies is not appreciated, we do not use agencies at this moment for our recruitment. Open proposals of candidates are at own risk.

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Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge’s expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans/Disabled