About the European Coalition for Corporate Justice (ECCJ)

With 21 member groups representing over 480 organisations from 18 countries, ECCJ is a European coalition bringing together European campaigns and national platforms of NGOs, trade unions, consumer organisations, and academics to promote corporate accountability.

The coalition is driven by a vision of a sustainable world in which corporations’ drive for profit is balanced by the interests of society at large, and where businesses respect human, social, and environmental rights. We seek to tackle some of the root causes of corporate injustice by improving European laws governing business activities and their impacts on people and the planet. ECCJ works as a catalyst, drawing on the expertise and experience of organisations across Europe to provide a united voice at the EU level and promote the need for legal change.

Purpose of the position

We are looking for an experienced Policy Officer to join our team. The Policy Officer will, in close cooperation with other team members, implement ECCJ’s strategic and operational plans on corporate accountability, human rights and environmental due diligence, and civil liability. This includes advocacy towards EU institutions, advocacy coordination within the membership, and coalition building within and outside our network. The Policy Officer will further contribute to the development of ECCJ’s legal and policy positions.

Profile

The Policy Officer will be:

Sharing ECCJ’s vision of a world in which corporate accountability ensures companies’ respect for human, social, and environmental rights;
A highly motivated person and strategic thinker with considerable experience in advocacy and an academic background in a relevant field (law, political science, economics…);
Knowledgeable of EU legislative processes and political developments;
Able to work independently in a small international team, representing a broad range of member organisations;
An excellent communicator with strong writing, public speaking, and media engagement skills;
Comfortable translating complex policy concepts into accessible messages for diverse audiences.

Key responsibilities

The Policy Officer will:

Contribute to ECCJ’s policy and advocacy work towards legally binding corporate accountability standards at the EU level, closely follow the agenda of European decision-making bodies, and identify timely and strategic advocacy opportunities;
Engage with relevant decision-makers towards key policy outcomes;
Develop advocacy briefings and other relevant material;
Provide political and policy analysis and undertake desktop research on corporate accountability-related topics;
Support member organisations in their advocacy work;
Represent ECCJ’s policy positions in public forums, meetings, and media interviews;
Build and strengthen the network and facilitate learning across the ECCJ;
Work closely with ECCJ’s partner organisations in joint advocacy;
Work closely with different colleagues within the ECCJ team to ensure coherence between policy, advocacy, and communication strategies;
Support drafting funding applications and reporting to

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

Requirements:

A commitment to and thorough understanding of ECCJ’s mission and vision of corporate accountability and policy change;
At least 5 years’ experience in policy advocacy; preferably at the EU level and on corporate accountability-related policies;
A good understanding of the field of business and human rights, corporate accountability frameworks, and instruments;
A degree in political science, law, economics, or other relevant subjects;
Ability to understand legal concepts;
Understanding of EU policy and legislation in the field of corporate accountability and due diligence;
Experience in research and analytical skills;
IT skills;
Complete fluency in English with proficiency in at least one other EU language;
Strong writing and verbal communication skills, including experience in drafting public-facing materials;
Experience in interfacing with journalists and conducting media interviews

Experience in one of the following areas will be considered a strong additional asset:

Climate, natural resources, environmental protection laws, and policies;
Corporate accountability in the tech sector, new technologies, and privacy;
Corporate accountability in trade and competition law.

What we offer

A competitive salary;
A contract under Belgian law with an attractive set of benefits: 13th-month salary, 5 additional holiday days, office closing days between Christmas and New Year, lunch vouchers, pension scheme, hospitalisation insurance, comprehensive travel insurance, and contribution to local transport costs.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace for everyone in the team —regardless of background, identity, or experience. We encourage applications from candidates of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. ECCJ values skills and experience gained in different ways — if you believe you have the right capabilities, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply?

Please send until 15 May 2025 (midnight CET)

A motivational letter (max one A4 page);
Your CV;
A professional reference;
Confirmation that you have a valid residence and work permit for Belgium or that you are an EU citizen.

to [email protected] with the following email subject: “ECCJ Policy Officer application – Your name”.

Interviews and written tests will be scheduled in June 2025.

Unfortunately, we can only notify candidates shortlisted for interviews and written tests.