Advocacy and Engagement Advisor

About amfori

amfori advocates for a world in which trade serves a purpose: delivering social, environmental and economic benefits for everyone.

As a global business association, amfori supports its members at every step of their due diligence journey, offering a comprehensive range of ESG products and services.

Founded in 1977, and recognised for its flagship product amfori BSCI, amfori leverages decades of expertise and close collaboration with more than 2400 member companies as well as auditing companies, producers, factories, and other stakeholders such as policymakers. Representing a diverse array of industries in over 50 countries, that cover trade streams in over 100 countries, amfori continues to have a positive impact on fostering sustainable trade.

About the Role

The Advocacy and Engagement Advisor is responsible for positioning amfori on ESG Due Diligence policy topics. You are the voice of sustainable business and contribute to shape a policy environment where our members can thrive. Because together we are stronger, you foster positive collaborations with policy makers and stakeholders to amplify our messages.

Your Responsibilities will include:

Strategy implementation :

• Identify, monitor and analyse relevant advocacy issues
• Promote amfori tools by establishing a strong connection between amfori services and relevant advocacy topic
• Management of webinars and support to events aligned with our business strategy

Member engagement :

• Engage and raise members' awareness about key advocacy topics
• Define amfori position on policy topics

Influencing :

• Build constructive relationships with policy makers and stakeholders and strategic alliances to influence ESG policies and amplify messaging
• Develop impactful advocacy campaigns and identify opportunities to speak and represent amfori

Continuous Improvement:

• Contribute to product development by feeding a strategic Advocacy and Engagement expertise (trends)

Your Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, Political Sciences, or a related field.
• Interest in Sustainability, Human rights and CSR themes.
• 5-8 years previous experience in related companies or associations.
• Previous experience in analyzing and influencing Due Diligence policies
• Supply Chain knowledge is an asset
• German or Dutch speaking skills are an asset
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to issue resolution.
• Public speaking
• Ability to work independently and handle sensitive matters with discretion.
• Successful track record in project management

Your Package:

• Group insurance and comprehensive health insurance
• Working from home up to 3 days per week
• Working from abroad
• Extra legal holidays per year
• Net allowance and reimbursement of commuting costs
• Internet allowance
• Mobile phone and subscription