About Amfori
Founded in 1977, amfori is a leading global business association that focuses on trade and sustainable supply chains. One if its primary roles is to provide a platform for companies to collaborate, share knowledge, and drive social and environmental improvements in global supply chains, most crucially focused the Environmental, Social and Governance performance of their supply chains.
It offers tools, programs, and resources to help businesses manage their supply chains responsibly, addressing issues like labour rights, environmental impact, and ethical business practices, thereby promoting trade that is both profitable and sustainable.
Bringing together over 2400 members from across the globe, amfori thus supports its members by:
- providing training courses, DIY learning resources and guidance
- organising international meetings and member events
- offering a comprehensive package of ESG due diligence supply chain solutions: amfori BSCI, amfori BEPI, amfori Speak for Change, amfori QMI
- staying well ahead of upcoming legislation
- defending the interests of members with policymakers
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Advocacy and Engagement, the new Advisor is going to:
- Contribute to and implement a strategic and structured stakeholders’ engagement approach in line with the ESG Advocacy and Engagement strategy and priorities.
- Map ESG stakeholders in strategic way so as to be able to identify, prioritize and target the most relevant ones for each topic
- Implement a structured plan for global stakeholders engagement which will bring added value to amfori
- Increase stakeholders engagement in Business Development priority regions (outside EU)
- Proactively engage with global stakeholders who could bring more added value to amfori’s work and its members
- Nurture constructive relations with key ESG stakeholders when needed
- Support efficient management of existing partnerships and generate new strategic global partnerships in order to maximize benefits for amfori.
- Monitor existing ESG partnerships and provide concrete recommendations on how best to capitalize, renew or end these when needed
- Define and implement actions plans and monitor global partnerships deliverables
- Proactively engage and build partnerships and alliances to advance amfori’s priorities/strategy in an impactful manner
- Define and implement roadmaps, manage new global partnerships to a fruitful outcome
- Manage reputation in order to contribute to building a strong amfori brand.
- Position amfori on topics of strategic importance for key stakeholders including by preparing and managing workshops
- Represent amfori externally acting as an amfori ambassador
- Anticipate and flag issues with challenging stakeholders and be responsible for swift and coordinated responses to prevent things from escalating
- Support amfori membership team with stakeholders queries
- Manage the SAC by capitalizing on their diverse expertise to feed into the amfori team work and the Board
- Provide insights and support on Stakeholders Engagement and Partnerships in order to ensure continuous improvement.
- Monitor competitors trends and pro-actively feed into amfori strategy, business development and marketing efforts with new insights
- Provide briefings and support to technical teams for meetings with stakeholders when needed
- Prepare and manage workshops, roundtable and forum logistics including developing agendas, project plans, minute taking and production of reports
- Support amfori Customer Service with stakeholders queries
About the Expectations
- A Master-level degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations or European Affairs with any other relevant to degree to be considered
- At least 3 to 5 years of experience in EU affairs advocacy and/or communications environment at an EU affairs consultancy, professional or industry association, corporate or NGO
- A native or near-native level of English proficiency, with any other EU language to be an asset (especially German)
- Knowledge of CRM software
- Excellent communication and soft skills in particular in public speaking and negotiations as well as some project management knowledge is required
- Strong ability to work collaboratively and constructively in a multi-cultural environment
- Pragmatic and Proactive
- Strong networking/diplomatic skills – Existing network within international organisations/global forums would be an asset
- Good business acumen and some knowledge of supply chains
- Accountability and organisational skills
- A knowledge of campaigns work would be a differentiating asset
- A permit to work in Belgium
About the Offer
- You will have the chance to contribute to global sustainability by influencing supply chains of numerous companies, thereby making a substantial impact on environmental and social issues
- Amfori operates internationally, engaging with diverse cultures, businesses, and regulations, offering a chance to work in a truly global context and as part of a dynamic, multicultural team of policy and advocacy professionals
- Working in a collaborative environment among various stakeholders – businesses, NGOs, governments, etc. – you will be creating an environment where different perspectives come together to drive positive change
- Given the complex nature of global supply chains and sustainability, working at Amfori can offer continuous learning opportunities in various fields like sustainability, corporate social responsibility (CSR), trade policies, etc
- The chance to advocate for policy changes, influence industry standards, and drive forward-thinking initiatives within the corporate world
- A competitive salary package proportional to your experience and a hybrid work policy
About the Application
Interested candidates are asked to send their CV and cover letter to Sergey Golyshin, Director at Mavence ( sergey.golyshin@mavence.com ).
