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Role Summary

EWABA is seeking an experienced Senior Government Affairs Advisor on a consultancy basis to support our Government Affairs Director and Secretary General.

In this key advisory capacity, you will lead and execute targeted advocacy strategies during critical legislative moments within the European Union decision-making framework. You will serve as a core technical and political resource, ensuring EWABA’s positions on critical legislation (including revisions of the REDIV, EU ETS, ReFuelEU Aviation, FuelEU Maritime, and CO₂ Standards for Cars, Vans, and HDVs) are effectively communicated to key decision-makers across the EU Commission, Parliament, and Council.

Key Responsibilities

Legislative advocacy

Institutions outreach: design and execute advocacy campaigns targeting the European Commission, European Parliament (MEPs, APAs, group advisers), and the Council of the EU (Permanent Representations, national ministries);

Legislative tracking: monitor and analyse key EU energy, climate, and transport dossiers (revisions of the REDIV, EU ETS, ReFuelEU Aviation, FuelEU Maritime, and CO₂ Standards for Cars, Vans, and HDVs, delegated and implementing legislation and other);

Position papers & amendments: contribute to the development of EWABA materials, such as position papers, briefing notes, internal communications and concrete legislative amendment proposals tailored to EU policymakers.

Strategic Support and interest representation

Executive support: work closely with EWABA’s Government Affairs Director and Secretary General to align advocacy outreach with the association’s overarching strategic priorities;

Interest representation: Drafting EU stakeholder consultations, drafting & proposing key deliverables and delivering engagement plans to represent the waste-based and advanced biofuels industry where most effective, such as expert groups, public hearings, and industry platforms;

Member engagement: assist in written and verbal briefing of EWABA members on regulatory developments, consensus building, and translating complex EU policy developments into actionable intelligence. Reporting to the EWABA Government Affairs Working Group.

Candidate profile

Experience

Biofuels expertise: minimum 10+ years of dedicated public affairs/government relations experience in EU energy, climate, or transport policy, with specific, deep understanding and expertise in biofuels EU legislation;

Proven track record: demonstrated success in influencing policy at EU level including history of positive results in participation in EU legislative processes as an interest representative or decision-maker;

EU institutional network: Good relationship builder with an established network of contacts across DG ENER, DG CLIMA, DG MOVE, DG GROW, key MEPs/political group advisors in ENVI/ITRE/TRAN, and energy/transport attachés in Member State representations;

Knowledge of key dossiers: Strong working knowledge of the Fit for 55 framework, including RED, ETS, FuelEU Maritime, ReFuelEU Aviation, and fleet CO₂ targets.

Skills

Technical knowledge on biofuels: ability to translate complex technical feedstock definitions, sustainability criteria, and GHG savings metrics into clear written and verbal political messages and statutory amendments;

Autonomy: capable of delivering fast-turnaround advocacy materials during intense legislative negotiation phases;

Languages: complete professional proficiency in written and spoken English is mandatory; additional EU languages (e.g., French, German) are preferred.

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