Eu Nature & Deforestation Policy Consultant

Mighty Earth is seeking a consultant to support its EU Nature & Deforestation campaign work from June 2026 to December 2028. The consultant will contribute to advocacy and campaign strategy related to the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), nature protection, climate, methane emissions linked to agricultural supply chains, and the promotion of deforestation‑free supply chains, with a particular focus on Spain and broader EU engagement.

• Support Mighty Earth’s advocacy strategy related to the implementation and defense of the EUDR at EU and Member State level.
• Monitor political developments related to the EUDR, EU nature policies, trade discussions, and corporate sustainability regulations.
• Engage with EU institutions, Member States, policymakers, and civil society organizations on issues related to forests, nature, climate, and agricultural supply chains.
• Engage with retailers and private sector actors, particularly in Spain, to strengthen corporate support for deforestation‑free supply chains, methane reductions, and ambitious implementation of the EUDR.
• Support campaign activities related to forests, nature protection, agricultural supply chains, and commodity‑driven deforestation linked to soy, cattle, leather, and other forest‑risk commodities.
• Coordinate advocacy and communications activities linked to Mighty Earth’s EUDR strategy, including collaboration with NGOs, coalitions, journalists, and strategic stakeholders.
• Prepare campaign materials, policy briefings, reports, presentations, public communications materials, and strategic analysis.
• Outreach and engage with companies, investors, business coalitions, and other stakeholders working on deforestation‑free supply chains and sustainable agriculture.
• Coordinate and follow up on sub‑grants and partnerships in Colombia, including regular exchanges with local partners and support for project implementation and reporting.
• Develop strategic narratives and advocacy messages that resonate beyond the environmental movement, particularly around economic resilience, supply‑chain security, climate risks, and business responsibility.
• Contribute to campaign coordination related to climate and methane emissions linked to livestock and agricultural supply chains.
• Participate in external meetings, coalition calls, conferences, and advocacy events related to forests, climate, agriculture, and EU environmental policy.
• Work closely with Mighty Earth’s international campaign teams to support coordination between European and Latin American advocacy strategies.

• Strong understanding of EU policy processes and advocacy related to environmental, climate, agriculture, forest, nature, or trade issues.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience working on EU policy, advocacy campaigns, corporate accountability, sustainability, forests, nature protection, or agricultural supply chains.
• Experience engaging with companies, retailers, policymakers, NGOs, journalists, and civil society organizations.
• Strong understanding of deforestation, agricultural commodities, climate, methane emissions, and corporate supply chains.
• Experience coordinating projects, campaigns, or partnerships involving multiple stakeholders and countries.
• Ability to manage relationships with partners and support coordination of grants and collaborative projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to produce high‑quality advocacy and communications materials.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a diverse, international, and remote team environment.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required. French and Portuguese are considered strong assets.
• Existing knowledge of EU institutions and political processes related to environmental and agricultural policy is highly desirable.

• Location:
  
  Spain or Brussels (remote).
• Contract period:
  June 2026 – December 2028.
• Working time:
  Full‑time or 4/5th depending on profile and agreement.
• Compensation:
  Defined according to experience and profile.
• Work mode:
  Mainly remote work; occasional travel for meetings, advocacy activities, conferences, or partner coordination may be required.
• Contract:
  
  Consultancy agreement with Mighty Earth.