1. INTRODUCTION

The ESN Group in the European Parliament is looking for a Policy Advisor to support its work in the Committee on Regional Development (REGI) and Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI).

Deadline for application: 18:00 CET, 25 August 2026

Starting date: Autumn 2026

Location: Brussels

The ESN Group in the European Parliament is committed to defending Europe's identity, culture, and independence. The group advocates maintaining a common market, fosters entrepreneurship, strives to reduce bureaucracy, and firmly opposes the creation of a European unitary state. 

2. JOB DESCRIPTION

The successful candidate will be advising and assisting the Group’s MEPs in the REGI/AGRI Committees by the following non exhaustive list of activities:

• Analysing legislative proposals, resolutions, and reports relevant to the committee’s work.

• Providing draft briefing notes, amendments, speaking points, and voting recommendations. 

• Ensuring that the group’s positions are reflected in committee negotiations and plenary votes.

• Advising the MEPs on the political implications of policy options.

• Other position-related tasks.

3. CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSION

• Proven experience at EU level (e.g., EU institutions, diplomatic service, think tanks, NGOs).

• Excellent written and spoken English required; other EU languages are an asset.

• Excellent knowledge of German language.

• Strong understanding of Regional policy issues and international dynamics.

• Excellent knowledge of EU institutions, their decision-making processes, and external relations instruments.

• Ability to work under pressure in a multicultural political environment with tight deadlines and deliver high-quality outputs.

Under article 82, (3) of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants (CEOS) of the European Communities, candidates must:

• be citizen of an EU Member State unless an exception is authorised by the authority referred to in article 6 (1);

• enjoy full rights as citizen;

• have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the laws concerning military service;

• meet the character requirements for the duties involved.

4. ADMISSION

To apply for this position, please send your CV (in europass format) and Motivation Letter (in English language) to esn-hr@europarl.europa.eu with the subject line “Policy Advisor REGI/AGRI– ESN Group”. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.