Policy Officer

Union of European Federalists
  • Location
    Brussels, Belgium
  • Sector
    Non Profit
  • Experience
    Early Career / Mid Career
  • Posted
    Sep 11

Position description

The Union of European Federalists (UEF) is recruiting a Policy Officer to work in the Secretariat based in Brussels.

Main Tasks:

  • Support the Secretariat and the Executive Board in drafting policies (e.g. policy papers, press releases, statements, contribution to surveys and research);
  • Support the development and implementation of the advocacy strategy of UEF;
  • Support the representation and promotion of UEF towards external partners (European institutions, pro-European NGOs etc.);
  • Support the federalist advocacy actions of UEF and its sections;
  • Support UEF sections in developing their capacities regarding policy and advocacy;
  • Support in policy monitoring on themes linked to the strategic priorities of UEF;
  • Conceptualization and planning of projects (grant writing, content, budget, logistics);
  • Responsibility over events implementation: organization of international meetings and political events where needed;
  • On demand, there might be support requested on occasion for different tasks to help colleagues, distribute workload and meet the targets of the organisation together as a team.

 

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree is an asset but can be compensated with relevant working experience adequate for the position;
  • Excellent command of English (C1);
  • Extensive knowledge of EU institutions and processes;
  • Interest in European topics relevant to UEF;
  • An activist mindset and strong commitment to social change and the values and vision of UEF;
  • Being passionate about membership-based political organisations and volunteering;
  • Proactive and problem-solving mindset, with strong organisational and time management skills;
  • Flexibility and willingness to learn into new things quickly on the job;
  • Team player and comfortable in an international environment;
  • Organised and precise approach to work;
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, collaborative tools and videoconferencing tools.

Desiderable:

  • Excellent command of French (C1) and working knowledge of other EU languages;
  • Experience in European project management is an asset;
  • Knowledge of UEF organization, its network, values, structure, mission, activities;
  • Previous experience in membership-based and/or political organisations (volunteer experience included).

 

Application instructions

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