Role Summary

Are you passionate about driving policy change for a more sustainable food system? Join Fundacja ProVeg as a Policy Officer or Policy Manager (depending on experience) and play a key role in accelerating the shift towards plant-based food in Poland. In this impact-driven role, you will lead our public affairs efforts and strengthen our voice on protein diversification. You will build strategic collaborations with decision-makers, NGOs, and industry stakeholders while developing evidence-based policy recommendations that advance our mission.

This is a unique opportunity to influence national food policy and engage in high-level advocacy—with the strong support of the ProVeg Poland team and our international network.

Job Details

Reports to: Patricia Homa (Country Director ProVeg Poland)
Location: Remote (Poland)
Hours: 20h per week
Contract duration: 2 years
Salary: PLN 4,500-5,000 gross per month

Responsibilities

As Policy Officer or Policy Manager, you will:

Lead ProVeg Poland’s engagement with government bodies, public institutions, NGOs, and industry associations.
Monitor and analyse developments in Polish and EU policy affecting food systems, agriculture, health, and the environment.
Research, draft, and review policy briefings, position papers, and consultation responses.
Develop and implement public affairs strategies and campaigns in close collaboration with the Communications Manager.
Represent Fundacja ProVeg in stakeholder meetings, national and international events, coalitions, and the media.
Organise and facilitate roundtables, workshops, and other high-level events to promote plant-based policies.
Track project milestones and ensure high-quality, timely delivery of outputs.
Provide expert input to project reports and support communications and campaign content where relevant.

Qualifications

Required

At least 2 years of experience in policy analysis, project management, public affairs, or stakeholder engagement, ideally in food systems, health, or sustainability.
Proven ability to develop evidence-based policy materials and to engage with political stakeholders and government institutions.
Strong knowledge of the Polish political landscape and understanding of EU and national policy-making processes.
Native-level fluency in Polish and professional proficiency in English.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience in media relations or public speaking.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted partnerships across sectors.
Excellent organisational skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Willingness to travel occasionally within Poland and abroad.

Preferred

Experience working in or with NGOs, coalitions, or advocacy groups.
Understanding of plant-based protein innovation or the alt-food sector.
Familiarity with policy developments in the areas of climate, nutrition, or public procurement.

Benefits of working with us

Make an impact: Help shape food policy and accelerate the shift to a more plant-based future—for the benefit of people, animals, and the planet.
Be a voice for change: Represent ProVeg at the forefront of political and public discourse around sustainable food systems.
Grow with us: Access a dedicated training budget and join a growth-oriented, international organisation with opportunities for development.
Flexible working: Remote, part-time work with flexible hours and a supportive team culture.
Wellbeing focus: Access to a mindfulness program and initiatives that support your personal and professional wellbeing.

When?

Application deadline: 15 August 2025

Start date: October 2025

Further information

Your application should include a cover letter addressing your motivation and how you meet the person specification criteria and a CV. Please submit your application in English using our online form, and tell us how you found this job ad. Thank you!

Important: Please make sure to use your own words and ideas on the cover letter. The goal is for us to know you better in order to assess if this role and your motivation are a good fit. Letters written with AI, or written in a language other than English, will be disregarded.

The recruitment includes:
1. Online trial task
2. Interview with hiring manager
3. Final decision

Policy Officer or Manager (depending on experience)

ProVeg International