Sustainable Finance Policy Officer

Sustainable Finance Policy Officer

WWF European Policy Office

Brussels, Belgium

We are looking for a full time “Sustainable Finance Policy Officer” to join our Sustainable finance team and who will focus on the EU sustainable finance policy and corporate accountability. Location: WWF European Policy Office in Brussels.

Main responsibilities:

The Sustainable Finance Policy Officer will organise and coordinate WWF EPO’s activities related to the above-mentioned areas. This generally involves developing relevant materials, joint work with relevant NGOs and organisations, support to communication activities with the communication team, coordination with national WWF offices and other relevant organisations, advocacy activities, and other relevant activities.

Main duties include:

• Contributing to the EPO strategy on EU sustainable finance policy where relevant;
• Contributing to joint work with CSOs and other partners on EU sustainable finance policy in various ways (organising meetings, calls, webinars, etc., following relevant CSO coalitions, joint advocacy work, and others);
• Organising meetings/calls with decision makers and taking part in the relevant meetings/calls;
• Exploring various communication opportunities on above mentioned issues, with the responsible WWF communication officer;
• Monitoring relevant policy initiatives and developments on the EU level, to prepare the next steps;
• Doing background research on EU regulatory opportunities on private finance and sustainability, where relevant;
• Organising or participating in external meetings and events, where relevant, to raise WWF questions and recommendations;
• Identifying relevant contacts in EU institutions, relevant EU finance associations and other relevant EU stakeholders;
• Drafting or inputting various WWF EPO briefing documents, consultation responses, minutes, summaries, analyses, and recommendations;
• Contributing to funding proposals and follow up (for instance, narrative reports);
• Following Parliamentary meetings and events, where relevant;
• Following up with WWF National Offices.

What you need:

Required skills and qualifications:

• A Master’s degree and/or equivalent work experience in environmental policies;
• +2 year’s work experience on finance issues is a substantial asset;
• Previous experience of working with policymakers (for example an internship in an EU institution) or in CSOs is an asset;
• A very good understanding of the functioning of the European Union and its legislative processes;
• Very good organization skills;
• Excellent word processing skills in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint;
• English proficiency is essential; other EU languages are an advantage;
• A firm commitment to WWF’s mission and the WWF core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration.

Required competencies:

• Impactful communication: excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, and an ability to communicate complicated messages clearly to different audiences; active listening and empathy skills;
• Flexible task management: well organised and flexible with a high sense of initiative and the ability to work independently and take on additional responsibilities when required. Ability to plan, prioritise and manage a heavy workload and a flexible and positive approach to problem solving;
• Effective collaboration: good team player prepared to contribute proactively to a variety of tasks. Ability to develop good working relationships. Ability to coordinate and manage networks and networking skills;
• Strategic and analytical thinking: excellent research skills and ability to present extensive technical information in a simplified form. Compile ideas into concise proposals and verify own conclusions; knowledge and understanding of the use of databases;
• Balanced resilience: keep performing with high quality and calm when put under pressure; daring to go out of personal comfort zone and still securing a healthy work-life balance.

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 € 3.200-3.300 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 [email protected] and write “Sustainable Finance Policy Officer” 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 Friday 28 November 2025 midnight CET.

While internal candidates may be considered for this position, we welcome and encourage external applicants to apply. All applications will be reviewed fairly and in accordance with our recruitment process.

WWF European Policy Office is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable working environment for all our employees. We welcome applications from all people regardless of background, and strongly encourage people with disabilities, people of non-European ethnic origin and nationality, people over 45 years old, people who have not completed secondary education, to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of age, ethnic or social origin, gender, disability, nationality, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic under EU law.