Posted on October, 14 2025

Main responsibilities:

The EU Budget & Public Finance Policy Officer will help organise and coordinate WWF EU’s activities related to the next EU budget. Concretely, they will focus on three key areas: (a) promoting climate and environmental safeguards across the entire EU budget, (b) increasing the total amount of public funds available for the green transition, and (c) promoting the adoption of dedicated funding for nature restoration.

This generally involves the development of relevant materials; active policy engagement with decision makers at an EU level; joint work with relevant NGOs and organisations; support to communication activities with the WWF EU communication team; and coordination with national WWF offices. To a lesser extent, the policy officer will also be involved in direct media outreach and fundraising.

What you need:

Required skills and qualifications:

• Experience in the field of public finance, the EU Multiannual Financial Framework and/or biodiversity and climate finance;
• 2 to 3 years’ professional work experience and demonstrable track record of influencing political decision-making;
• In-depth knowledge of the EU legislative processes and policy formulation in the European Parliament, Council of the EU and European Commission;
• Previous experience in either a network organisation at EU level and/or within the EU institutions;
• Identifies with the values of WWF: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration.

Required competencies:

• Effective collaboration: Actively support colleagues, contribute to the creation of team spirit and inclusion, encourage open communication, build strong stakeholder relationships, and continuously develop personal skills and expertise;
• Impactful communication: Communicate assertively and diplomatically, both orally and in writing, listen actively to understand others, exchange constructive feedback, and share knowledge and best practices to enhance mutual understanding and growth.
• Flexible task management: Set realistic short-term objectives, prioritize impactful tasks, plan and coordinate efficiently to deliver on time, while remaining flexible to adapt to new priorities;
• Balanced resilience: Maintain quality and composure under pressure, embrace new challenges and learning from mistakes, engage openly with differing views, and communicate clear boundaries and dare to say “no”;
• Strategic and analytical thinking: Understand how one’s work supports WWF EPO’s mission, analyse risks, think critically and creatively to develop informed solutions, and stay aware of trends and impacts within one’s field;
• Inspiring leadership: Lead by example in your own day-to-day work, take responsibility for outcomes, and make informed decisions by considering others’ perspectives and input.

Remuneration package:

WWF European Policy Office offers an open-ended contract and a competitive package of pay and other benefits. The indicative salary range for this role is € 3.200-3.700 gross per month, with the final figure depending on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

WWF European Policy Office also offers a range of additional benefits, including allowances for lunch, public transport, flexible and hybrid working conditions, health insurance, pension plan, paid holiday and additional month of pay in accordance with Belgian law.

Please consult the attached job description for more information on the position.

How to apply:

• Please send your application to recruitments@wwf.eu and write “Policy Officer, EU Budget & Public Finance” in the subject line.
• Attach a single PDF file named Firstname_Surname. The PDF should include your up-to-date CV (without a picture or birth date) and a cover letter (max 500 words) explaining why you are a suitable candidate for this role.
• Indicate the earliest date you would be able to start and whether you have the legal right to work full time in Belgium.

Applications deadline:

The deadline for applying is Saturday, 18 October 2025 midnight CET.