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WFA is the only global organisation representing the common interests of marketers. It is the voice of marketers worldwide, representing 90% of global marketing communications spend, roughly US$900 billion per annum.

WFA connects over 130 of the world's biggest brand owners and national advertiser associations in more than 60 markets, which bring together tens of thousands of brands at local level. Together, they create a global network which offers a unique source of leadership, expertise and inspiration.

WFA champions more effective and sustainable marketing communications.

To join its public affairs team based in Brussels, WFA is recruiting a (m/f)

Policy Manager and Junior Policy Manager

Their primary responsibilities will be to support the work of the WFA policy team, working notably on the sensitive issues of food and alcohol marketing and marketing and children.

The WFA team plays a progressive role in trying to align corporate practices with fast-changing societal and regulatory expectations. A big part of this is working closely with multi-national companies to develop, implement and enforce credible self-regulatory measures.

WFA is the lead global interface on this issue with key global and regional stakeholders, including WHO, OECD, UNICEF and the European institutions.

The successful candidates will play a central role in WFA's broader advocacy work with these organisations. They will also work closely with local industry coalitions around the world to help them devise best practice at national level and then champion these standards to local regulators.

While the successful candidates will likely spend at least 60-70% of their time working on food and alcohol-related issues, WFA is keen to ensure all staff have diversity in their jobs. As such, they will also work across other cross-cutting issues impacting brands, such as green claims, the unfair commercial practices directive, the audio-visual media services directive and other emerging consumer policy issues. There will also be scope to help drive the WFA workstreams on driving diversity, equity and inclusion and sustainability in the marketing industry.

Key requirements:

  • For the Policy Manager role, a minimum of three years’ work experience in a highly professional international environment, and critically with some experience of having worked with multi-national companies in the alcohol &/or food sectors. For the Junior Policy Manager role, one to two years’ work experience in a highly professional international environment, and ideally with some experience of having worked with multi-national companies in the alcohol &/or food sectors;
  • Native level written and spoken English is essential, professional working level Spanish a big asset;
  • Passionate about current affairs, international politics and the role and responsibilities of business in a fast-changing society.

Profile of the ideal candidates:

  • A multicultural profile, speaks ideally one additional EU language, knowledge of other major non-European languages is an additional asset;
  • Proactive and committed, able to work autonomously and as part of a team but take responsibility for projects and drive them forward;
  • An outgoing, open personality, service-minded, reliable, rigorous, excellent written and oral communication skills.

WFA offers:

  • A competitive salary and benefits package
  • The opportunity to join a young, dynamic and ambitious team
  • A stimulating work environment in a fast-growing global organisation
  • A chance to help shape the future role of marketing communications in society.

Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to policy@wfanet.org indicating clearly which role they are applying for.

*WFA reserves the right to keep CVs and cover letters for six months and contact potential candidates should other positions arise. After six months, WFA will delete all information relating to corresponding candidatures.

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The Company

WFA - World Federation of Advertisers

Industry Association

Belgium

About The Job

Location:
Brussels , Belgium
Contract type:
Full Time
Experience:
2-5 Years
Deadline:
Expired
Department:
Policy

this job offer is not open for applications