Secretariat of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety - Post A

The Directorate-General for Economy, Transformation and Industry (DG ECTI) is responsible for supporting the work of several key parliamentary committees dealing with economic governance, environmental policy, industrial transformation and cybersecurity. As such, it plays a pivotal role in shaping policies related to economic and monetary affairs, taxation, internal market and consumer protection, industry, research and energy, the environment, food safety, and public health.

Furthermore, through the provision of expert analysis and dedicated research services, DG ECTI aims to empower Members of the European Parliament to develop evidence-based policies that address the needs and concerns of European citizens, while also contributing to the effective exercise and development of the Parliament's legislative and scrutiny powers.

The Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety (ENVI) is responsible for topical policy areas such as climate change, the protection of biodiversity, the circular economy, food safety, the use of chemicals and pesticides, just to name a few. During the last legislature, the ENVI Committee was the key committee dealing with the European Green Deal and the European Health Union. For more information, have a look at the ENVI activity report.

The ENVI Secretariat is composed of a dynamic, versatile and multicultural team of around 30 people. The Secretariat provides MEPs in the ENVI Committee with written and oral assistance (preparing basic files, briefing notes, organisation of hearings, voting lists, draft reports and opinions, amendments) and helps to organise the work of the parliamentary body by drafting agendas, notes for the chair and political group coordinators.

The Secretariat also assists the Committee in scrutinising the work of the European Commission and of the specialised agencies falling under ENVI’s remit.

The competences of the Committee on Environment, Climate and Food Safety, as well as more information on its activities can be found on the website of the European Parliament.

Under the guidance of an administrator from the ENVI Secretariat, you will:

• Provide support in all areas of work of the ENVI Secretariat: analysis of European Commission proposals and other European Commission documents, background analysis, briefing notes, preparation of committee meetings and coordinators’ meetings, attending and reporting back from meetings and events;
• Assist with the ongoing legislative and non-legislative reports and opinions;
• Attend committee meetings and shadow rapporteurs meetings as well as trilogue meetings to get an overview of the issues related to the policies areas covered by ENVI;
• Provide support in drafting the ENVI newsletter (compiling, editing, proofreading);
• Assist with the drafting of the ENVI newsletters on delegated and implementing acts (Comitology);
• Compile and circulate a daily email with a compilation of press reports about news falling under ENVI’s remit;
• Support with the fulfilment of other horizontal tasks and ad-hoc requests.

We are looking for a candidate with:

• A proactive, motivated, efficient and dedicated mindset;
• The ability to work both autonomously and within a multicultural team and who would be able to adapt quickly to the working environment of the ENVI Secretariat;
• A strong interest in ENVI policies (environment, climate and/or food safety);
• Preferably, an education background or other experience and knowledge in a field relevant to ENVI policy areas;
• Very good oral and drafting skills in English (the working language of the committee) and, possibly, a good command of French (knowledge of other languages will be considered an asset);
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office;
• Good organisational and planning skills and communication abilities.

The European Parliament is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome all candidates, regardless of their geographical, racial or ethnic origin, political or religious beliefs, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, civil status, or family situation.