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European Food Banks Federation – FEBA
www.eurofoodbank.org
Senior Network Manager – Unified Data Framework & Network Development
Location: Brussels, Belgium (FEBA Office)
Contract Type: Full-time (40h/week), one-year CDD under Belgian labour law, renewable and convertible to CDI based on performance.
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Direct Reports: ND Project Manager, ESG Manager and Data Officer
Salary Range: €4,000–€5,500 gross/month (depending on experience)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Summary
The European Food Banks Federation (FEBA) brings together 350+ Food Banks across 30 countries to reduce food waste and fight food insecurity.
FEBA is seeking a Senior Manager – Unified Data Framework & Network Development, a hybrid leadership role combining strategic network strengthening and data-driven ESG innovation.
This pivotal position will lead the roll-out of FEBA’s Unified Data Framework (UDF) — a European-level initiative to harmonise environmental and social impact reporting — while driving FEBA’s broader network development and partnership strategy.
This is an opportunity to shape the future of food redistribution in Europe through innovation, collaboration, and evidence-based leadership.
Key Responsibilities
1. Unified Data Framework (UDF) Leadership
- Lead the implementation and scaling of FEBA’s Unified Data Framework across member countries and corporate partners.
- Oversee the ESG Manager and Data Officer ensuring delivery of project milestones, data quality, and compliance with EU standards (CSRD, GHG, FRAME, SDGs).
- Manage coordination with external partners (FoodCloud, Anthesis).
- Drive adoption of shared environmental and social impact metrics across the network.
- Represent FEBA in EU and industry dialogues on ESG, sustainability reporting, and impact data.
- Ensure smooth integration of digital tools and data pipelines (e.g., Foodverse, Power BI dashboards).
2. Network Development & Partnerships
- Support FEBA members to strengthen capacity, reporting, and operational resilience.
- Drive engagement and collaboration among national Food Banks for data sharing, training, and advocacy.
- Work closely with Food Bank leaders to identify systemic challenges and co-design scalable solutions promoting efficiency, food safety, and inclusivity.
- In close collaboration with Head of Fundraising and Partnerships, identify and develop strategic partnerships with donors, companies, and EU institutions aligned with FEBA’s mission.
- Oversee EU-funded and foundation grants related to outlined activities.
- Support the organisation of major FEBA events (Annual Convention, EU workshops, data summits).
3. Policy & Strategic Integration
- Work closely with FEBA’s policy and communications teams to translate data insights into policy narratives and advocacy.
- Ensure that FEBA’s data-driven work supports broader EU food waste and social policy objectives.
- Contribute to FEBA’s strategic planning, ensuring coherence between data, policy, and fundraising initiatives.
4. Staff & Project Management
- Support the ESG Manager and Data Officer, and ND Project Manager setting clear objectives.
- Oversee project budgets, donor reporting, and operational performance indicators.
- Contribute to cross-departmental coordination and organisational effectiveness within the FEBA Office.
Profile & Qualifications
Experience & Knowledge
- Master’s degree in Environmental/Social Policy, Sustainability, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, with proven expertise in ESG reporting, sustainability data, or EU project management.
- Demonstrated experience in network or programme development within a European or international NGO.
- Knowledge of EU frameworks and funding programmes (LIFE, Horizon, ESF+, CSRD, Green Deal).
- Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills; able to manage multidisciplinary teams and partnerships.
- Excellent communication skills (English required; other EU languages an asset).
- Experience with impact measurement, data management systems, and cross-sector collaboration.
Skills & Competencies
- Strategic thinker and systems-level problem-solver.
- Confident communicator with ability to engage both technical and policy audiences.
- Strong project management, budget oversight, and reporting skills.
- Tech-savvy, data-literate, and comfortable with digital transformation initiatives.
- Collaborative, empathetic, and adaptable in a fast-paced European context.
Our Culture
At FEBA, we believe in purpose-driven excellence.
Our team is dynamic, mission-oriented, and committed to tangible impact. We work best with people who are:
- Go-getters who turn ideas into results and see challenges as opportunities.
- Hands-on and pragmatic, willing to roll up their sleeves in a small but high-performing international team.
- Independent thinkers who also thrive in collaborative, cross-cultural environments.
- Entrepreneurial and proactive, not afraid to question the status quo to make systems work better.
- Aligned with FEBA’s values of solidarity, accountability, and innovation.
If you’re looking for a large hierarchical organisation — this isn’t it.
If you want to make a measurable difference and lead Europe’s data transformation for food solidarity, FEBA is the right place for you.
Why Join FEBA
- Work at the crossroads of policy, sustainability, and social impact.
- Lead one of Europe’s most innovative ESG and data transformation projects in the non-profit sector.
- Be a part of a small but growing team, passionate about a mission that reduces food waste and fights food insecurity across Europe.
- Competitive package (€4,000–€5,500/month gross) plus competitive benefits package including pension contribution, hybrid working arrangement, hospitalisation coverage, year-end bonus and meal voucher
How to Apply
Send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line “Senior Network Manager Application.”
Deadline: Friday, 28 November 2025 (17:00 CET).
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
