Senior Consultant – EU Food & related policies
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Job Overview
We are looking for a Senior Consultant to join our European public policy practice, focusing on EU food and health‑related policies including food safety, nutrition, animal welfare, plant health and One Health. The role will involve working closely with EU institutions such as DG SANTE, HaDEA, EFSA and DG AGRI to support research, project implementation and business development.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct EU‑level research, evaluation and analytical projects using qualitative and quantitative methods.
Support project delivery on time and within budget, overseeing junior team members and collaborating with project management teams.
Lead or contribute to report writing, presentations and briefings for EU institutions and agencies.
Contribute to business development, including planning capture activities and leading or supporting proposal development for EU food, plant, animal welfare and One Health policy fields.
Lead or substantially contribute to proposals across research, evaluation, impact assessment and implementation services.
Stay up to date with EU food, agriculture, animal welfare and plant health policy developments and anticipate future support needs.
Expand the network of partners, thematic experts and wider connections to win and deliver new assignments.
Build and manage day‑to‑day relationships with EU institutions, escalating issues as needed.
Contribute to team development, including informal mentoring and support to junior colleagues.
Qualifications
A Master’s degree in public policy, agricultural or food policy, veterinary or life sciences, public health, economics or a closely related discipline.
Around 5‑7 years of professional experience working on EU policies and programmes, ideally in food safety, nutrition, agriculture, animal welfare, plant health or related fields.
Demonstrable experience delivering EU‑funded service contract research, evaluation or implementation projects, preferably for European Commission DGs or EU agencies; and a network of experts and stakeholders in these policy fields.
Strong qualitative and/or quantitative analytical skills applied in multi‑country or comparative studies.
Excellent writing and editing skills for clear, high‑quality reports for EU clients.
Experience in a consultancy or advisory environment and proposal development is desirable.
Solid understanding of EU institutions, policymaking processes and funding mechanisms, including framework contracts.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent written and spoken English; knowledge of additional EU languages is an asset.
Benefits
Work on high‑impact EU policies at the intersection of food, health, agriculture and sustainability.
Engage directly with leading EU institutions and agencies.
Be part of a collaborative, international and intellectually stimulating working environment.
Benefit from professional growth opportunities, increased responsibility and leadership development.
Contribute to building and shaping ICF’s work in a growing EU policy area.
Location & Sponsorship (Belgium)
This role is based in Belgium. xphnsxz Successful candidates must have the legal right to work in Belgium or be eligible for sponsorship on a case‑by‑case basis, and must be physically located in Belgium by Day 1 of employment (or shortly before the start date).
Brussels, Belgium (BE75)
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