Senior Government Affairs Advisor - Biofuels Policy
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- Grade
- Not specified
- Contract
- Permanent
- Basic salary estimate
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- Deadline
- November 21, 2026 at 12:59 AM · Europe/Brussels
- Location
- Brussels, Belgium
Radar brief
The role leads and executes targeted EU advocacy strategies on biofuels legislation, including REDIV, EU ETS, ReFuelEU Aviation, FuelEU Maritime, and CO₂ standards, while serving as a technical and political resource for EWABA. The strongest stated requirement is a minimum of 10+ years of dedicated public affairs/government relations experience in EU energy, climate, or transport policy with specific expertise in biofuels EU legislation.
The role ensures EWABA’s positions on critical EU biofuels legislation are effectively communicated to key decision-makers, directly supporting the association’s advocacy mission.
What you would do
- Design and execute advocacy campaigns targeting the European Commission, European Parliament, and Council of the EU.
- Monitor and analyse key EU energy, climate, and transport dossiers including REDIV, EU ETS, ReFuelEU Aviation, FuelEU Maritime, and CO₂ Standards.
- Contribute to position papers, briefing notes, internal communications, and concrete legislative amendment proposals.
- Work closely with EWABA’s Government Affairs Director and Secretary General to align advocacy outreach with strategic priorities.
- Draft EU stakeholder consultations and deliver engagement plans to represent the waste-based and advanced biofuels industry.
- Assist in written and verbal briefing of EWABA members on regulatory developments and consensus building.
- In this key advisory capacity, you will lead and execute targeted advocacy strategies during critical legislative moments within the European Union decision-making framework.
- Institutions outreach: design and execute advocacy campaigns targeting the European Commission, European Parliament (MEPs, APAs, group advisers), and the Council of the EU (Permanent Representations, national ministries).
Eligibility snapshot
Must have
- Minimum 10+ years of dedicated public affairs/government relations experience in EU energy, climate, or transport policy.
- Specific, deep understanding and expertise in biofuels EU legislation.
- Demonstrated success in influencing policy at EU level, including positive results in EU legislative processes.
- Established network of contacts across DG ENER, DG CLIMA, DG MOVE, DG GROW, key MEPs/political group advisors in ENVI/ITRE/TRAN, and Member State representations.
- Strong working knowledge of the Fit for 55 framework, including RED, ETS, FuelEU Maritime, ReFuelEU Aviation, and fleet CO₂ targets.
- Ability to translate complex technical feedstock definitions, sustainability criteria, and GHG savings metrics into clear political messages and statutory amendments.
- Capable of delivering fast-turnaround advocacy materials during intense legislative negotiation phases.
- Complete professional proficiency in written and spoken English is mandatory.
Advantageous
- Additional EU languages (e.g., French, German) are preferred.
Source notice
Role Summary EWABA is seeking an experienced Senior Government Affairs Advisor on a consultancy basis to support our Government Affairs Director and Secretary General. In this key advisory capacity, you will lead and execute targeted advocacy strategies during critical legislative moments within the European Union…
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