Policy Manager

Role Summary
As the Policy Manager of ProVeg Portugal, you will lead high-level advocacy efforts, develop strategic policy proposals, and build meaningful relationships with key Portuguese decision-makers. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing policies that promote sustainable food systems, focusing on agriculture and environmental sustainability.


This exciting opportunity calls for a dynamic, strategic, and results-oriented professional who is passionate about driving systemic change in agrifood and environmental policies. The ideal candidate is an experienced advocate with a deep understanding of food systems, agrifood matters, environment, and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to make a measurable impact. Job Details
Reports to: Country Director Portugal
Location: Remote or Hybrid (ideally based in Lisbon, Portugal)
Hours: 30h per week Responsibilities
Strategic advocacy and policy development

• Lead the design and implementation of advocacy strategies to drive systemic change in agrifood and environmental policies.
• Develop evidence-based policy proposals that align with ProVeg’s mission and objectives.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments at the national and EU levels, identifying opportunities for impactful advocacy.

Stakeholder engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including policymakers, industry leaders, civil society organizations, and academics.
• Represent ProVeg Portugal at high-level meetings.

Capacity building and collaboration

• Support the capacity building of partner organizations to strengthen collective advocacy efforts.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to align advocacy strategies and ensure consistent messaging.

Research and analysis

• Conduct research to identify barriers and opportunities within agrifood and environmental policy frameworks.
• Prepare policy briefs, reports, and position papers to support advocacy efforts.

Qualifications
Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, environmental and/or agriculture fields, economics or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in agriculture, policy development, advocacy, or public affairs, with a focus on agriculture, food systems or environmental sustainability.
• Strong understanding of agrifood and environmental policy frameworks in the EU, and Portugal specifically.
• Proven ability to build relationships with high-level stakeholders and influence decision-making processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Portuguese and English.

Preferred:

• Experience working within EU or Portuguese public institutions or with EU or Portuguese policymakers.
• Familiarity with civil society advocacy and capacity-building initiatives.

Benefits of working with us

• A strong organisational focus on personal and career development.
• 24 days of paid vacation.
• Flexible, trust-based working arrangements and home-office support.
• Mindfulness programme – free Headspace account for you and up to 5 of your friends and family members.
• Inclusive workplace that encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work.

When?
Application deadline: 28.02.2025
Start date: From March/April 2025
Contract duration: 2 years Further information
Your application should include a CV and a cover letter addressing your motivation. Please submit your application in English using our online form. Thank you!

Important: Please make sure to use your own words when completing your cover letter and the rest of your application. We want to get to know your motivations, experiences, and communication skills as they are. Replies written with AI will be disregarded.

The recruitment process will include:  
1. Online application via our careers page
2. Online trial task / business case
3. Interview with hiring manager and People & Culture team
4. Final decision