Sustainable Agri-food Fellow, Alinnea, Sustainability Transition Hub (Sustainability Office)

Overview

Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education? IE University Sustainability Transition Hub is looking for a Sustainable Agri-food Fellow to join its team! Alinnea aims to accelerate climate action in Spain and globally through facilitation and dialogue between different actors.

Its work focuses on climate action, including the sustainability of cities, green reindustrialization (including renewable energy, electrification of mobility, and circular economy), and the transformation of the food systems.

To this end, Alinnea wishes to expand its team with the inclusion of a professional specialized in agri-food systems and their intersection with the climate agenda. This person will contribute to advancing Alinnea’s objectives in promoting a resilient, decarbonized, and inclusive food value chain through research, stakeholder engagement, and policy advocacy. The candidate must have at least 6 years of experience working on the climate agenda, either from a public policy development perspective, business strategy development, or in conducting research work.

We are particularly looking for someone with solid expertise in the agri-food sector, ideally combined with cross-sectoral experience in areas linked to the climate agenda (mobility, industry, energy, finance, and others).

Why IE University?

Every story begins with a purpose, and ours has always been about people. Founded in 1973, IE University has continuously raised the bar to drive positive change through education. We believe education is more than a path to professional success; it is a catalyst for personal transformation and meaningful impact.

At IE University, we place people and their potential at the center of everything we do, empowering individuals to become extraordinary. We encourage bold thinking and foster a culture where innovation, curiosity, and courage lead to real-world impact. Together, we create an environment where talent thrives, and ideas shape the future.

Our mission We support students in developing impact skills to live and lead with positive impact.

This ignites a ripple effect: We transform people, who then transform others, systems, society, and, ultimately, our world. Our Purpose To foster positive change.

Values

Cultivate the humanistic approach. Empower your entrepreneurial spirit Cherish the diversity of people, mind, and experience Drive innovation with a proactive mindset

We are looking for a person to join a full-time position in Madrid - IE Tower. The contract is for a 2 years project.

Responsibilities

Your role as Sustainable Agri-food Fellow will involve:

  • Research & Analysis

Conduct policy research and analysis on sustainable agri-food systems, including climate impacts, innovation models, regenerative agriculture, and circularity.

Track and synthesize EU regulations and initiatives (e.g., Farm to Fork Strategy, Common Agricultural Policy, ETS2) related to food system transformation.

Analyze emerging financial instruments such as carbon farming and climate-resilient investment models.

2.

Stakeholder

Mapping & Engagement

Identify and map stakeholders across the agri-food value chain, including producers, cooperatives, retailers, research institutions, and policymakers.

Facilitate consultations and co-creation processes with actors from the private sector, public administration, and civil society.

3.

Policy

Development & Coordination

Draft evidence-based policy briefs and position papers to support climate-aligned food policies.

Coordinate with partners such as BC3, IDDRI, Cajamar, EU food policy networks, and others.

Support alignment with EU and Spanish legislative frameworks, including the regulation on carbon removals and corporate sustainability due diligence.

  • Advocacy & Strategic Communication

Contribute to Alinnea’s advocacy strategy targeting EU and national institutions.

Develop communication materials for public dissemination (policy briefs, reports, presentations).

Represent Alinnea in working groups and policy dialogue events at national and EU levels.

  • Coordination with Alinnea Working Groups

Co-lead thematic sessions within the Alinnea Taskforce on the agri-food sector.

Support the development of “solutions roadmaps” with actionable, multi-stakeholder recommendations.

Work closely with the Communication & Advocacy Manager and the Director to ensure coherence with Alinnea’s overall strategy.

Qualifications To thrive in this role, you should have: Academic background

Professional in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Economics, International Relations or related fields, with Master’s stu

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