Head of Transparency and Supply Chain

About Ohana Public Affairs

Ohana is a Brussels-based boutique public  affairs  consultancy.  We are specialised  in sustainability and dedicated to making the European Union’s policies and processes easy to understand and readily actionable within organisations.

As a company, we are committed to driving positive change through public affairs and to the belief that it is possible to work alongside organisations and help them grow while still advancing sustainability. Our approach is based on three key pillars, which shape our  methods and engagement from start to finish: Change rooted in reality, Change through awareness-raising, and Change through collaboration.

Our small team work closely together based  on  our  core  values:  honesty,  simplicity, determination, empathy and respect.

About the Role 

Reporting directly to the founder, you will contribute to Ohana’s activities by:

• Leading Ohana and clients’ public affairs strategies related to
• Communication policies: product transparency (green claims, digital product passport, ecolabel, textile labelling regulation), reporting (CSRD, taxonomy),
• Supply chain  policies:  due  diligence,  forced  labour,  purchasing  practices, supplier engagement, climate and biodiversity,
• Ohana’s pro-bono support to Protect Our Winter Europe, under the framework of1% For The Planet;
• Leading a small team on these topics. You will be actively involved in the supply chain policies at the start;
• Coordinating with the Head of circularity when relevant;
• Managing client accounts, with support of the team, within budget;
• Developing the transparency and supply chain practice and Ohana’s presence outside of the textile industry, with support from Ohana’s founder (meetings with potential clients, drafting proposals);
• Contributing to Ohana mission of driving change through awareness-raising by
• Delivering specific sessions in our webinar based services;
• Contributing to the company blog;
• Speaking at events on behalf of Ohana Public Affairs

Qualifications & Requirements

• Relevant work  experience  as  EU  public  affairs  expert  in  sustainability  matters. Consultancy and/or in-house background is a plus;
• Account management and team management experience;
• Deep understanding of European policy making process and EU Institutions;
• Proven ability to develop high-impact, multi-level external advocacy programs;
• Solid knowledge of sustainability issues and ability to facilitate this knowledge into well- articulated arguments;
• Expertise in due diligence or reporting policies – experience in climate and biodiversity is a plus;
• Clear thinking/problem solving; ability to simplify strategy into specific actions with clear accountability and make decisions with speed and accuracy based on best available information;

Skills & Competencies

• Deep interest in sustainability and in working with organisations driving positive change on sustainability and creating positive impacts through policies;
• Entrepreneurial mind set;
• Knowledge of how to create a positive and collaborative work environment;
• Ability to work and thrive as part of a small and dedicated team;
• Proven track-record in network building among EU Affairs professionals;
• Strong public affairs, diplomatic, analytical & planning skills and attention to details;
• Well organised and able to manage multiple priorities and varying pressures to meet measurable targets and strict deadlines;
• Enthusiasm, a focus on the client, a dynamic, quick-thinking approach to work, a good eye for detail and strong analytical skills;
• Fluent English skills (speaking and writing, public speaking) – additional languages are a plus.

What you can expect

• Challenging assignments on topical political issues;
• A focus on in-depth understanding of sustainability issues and intelligent strategic advice;
• A non-hierarchical,  friendly  working  environment  within  an  effectively  managed structure.

Package & Remuneration

• Fixed contract: basis of 40 hours / week
• Holidays: 32 days (based on 40 hours / week contract) + days between 25 December and 1 January offered
• Brussels based position – with the possibility to
  • work from home on Fridays and in case of on-line meetings all day;
  • work remotely during institutions summer break (maximum 2 weeks) and before the end of the year break (maximum 1 week). To be approved by the manager a month in advance.

• Travels, depending on clients’ needs and speaking opportunities.
• Salary: based on experience. Hospitalisation and pension schemes according to Belgian law.
• Hardware: laptop, extra screen, mouse, keyboard, stand for laptop, privacy screen.
• Phone subscription
• Meal vouchers, eco-voucher, sport pass and contribution to transport
• Professional development budget also foreseen.

Application process

To apply please send a CV and cover letter to Julien Schiettecatte, at Julien.schiettecatte@mavence.com mentioning in the object “ Head of Transparency and Supply Chain”

Starting date : as soon as possible

Contact Person

Julien Schiettecatte