Job Title: Coalition Campaign Manager - Common Fisheries Policy

Position type: Full-time consultancy contract. Open to part-time arrangements initially if needed.

Contract duration: Short-term contract until end of March 2026, with possibility of extension subject to funding availability

Reports to:  Steering Committee

Location: Flexible(remote/home office) with regular travel. Working in Brussels is of advantage.

Starting date: ASAP

In close cooperation with the Steering Group of the coalition, lead, plan, coordinate, and support the campaign of an NGO network working together towards the implementation of the EU Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and the evaluation thereof. The campaign manager's responsibility is to develop and ensure the successful and timely delivery of political advocacy and public engagement activities of the campaign, both at EU and Member State level. 

Job description 

Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement short-, and long-term campaign strategies aligned with coalition objectives, in close cooperation with the Steering Group.
• Set clear goals, timelines, and performance indicators for the campaign and ensure timely delivery thereof. 
• Analyse policy development, political climate, media and public opinion, and stakeholder landscapes to inform tactics.

Campaign Delivery

• Manage day-to-day execution of the campaign activities at Brussels and Member State level.
• Coordinate coalition partners and ensure communication between Steering Group and coalition members, as well as relevant groups/coalitions/experts and other stakeholders outside the coalition.
• Advise coalition members on strategic delivery of advocacy activities at all levels, including Member State level.
• Join Steering Group meetings in an advisory capacity. Report back to the Steering Group on the delivery of the campaign's activities, meeting of targets and milestones, and report back on activities, budget and impact.

Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, key stakeholders, and allies to support campaign aims.
• Analyse opportunities of engagement, advise on policy language.
• Organise/coordinate/prepare and support relevant activities, including events, briefings, and advocacy activities in close cooperation with coalition members.
• Ensure relevant knowledge management and information flow within the coalition and across partner organisations.
• Liaise with communication experts on message framing, strategy and timelines.

Management

• Support CCB administrative and finance staff managing grants to coalition partners.
• Ensure coalition partners receive information and materials that enable them to effectively contribute to achieving campaign goals (political information, policy briefings, templates, policy language, opportunity analyses).
• Support fundraising efforts as needed/requested by the Steering Group.
• Lead on funders narrative reporting.

Qualifications & Skills required

• The consultant must be legally authorised to provide services and work as a consultant within the EU, based in an EU Member State.
• Fisheries and ocean expertise (preferred), or other environmental background.
• Degree (or equivalent experience) in communications/campaign management, political science, resource management, fisheries, or related field.
• Proven track record in designing and delivering successful advocacy or public campaigns at  EU or Member State levels involving a larger coalition.
• Strong understanding of political processes at EU level and Member State levels, media landscapes, and public engagement.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Skilled communicator and coordinator, able to craft persuasive messages and engage a larger network into a common goal within tight deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
• Fluency in English is required; additional EU languages are a plus.

Application

Should you be interested in applying for this assignment, please send your CV (max. 2 pages) together with a personal letter (max. 1 page) before 9 October 2025, COB, to secretariat@ccb.se

Please include your consultancy rate in your application inclusive VAT (if applicable).

Applications should be submitted in English.

Incomplete applications (e.g. lacking either CV or personal letter) will not be considered.

Any inquiries related to this assignment should be forwarded to the above email or to CCB Executive Secretary Mikhail Durkin at mikhail.durkin@ccb.se and +46 739 770 793.

In the application and hiring process, CCB will not discriminate against any individual based on race, colour, sex, language, religion, national or social origin, property, disability, age, family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, economic and social situation.

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