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ETF – European Transport Workers’ Federation

ETF - European Transport Workers' Federation

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ETF - European Transport Workers

Policy Officer for Road

ETF – European Transport Workers’ Federation

Brussels, Belgium

Do you want to play a crucial role in emphasizing the ETF’s strengths in Road Transport?

Why work for ETF?

  • Do you want to be the voice of 5 million + Transport Workers from 200 + Transport Unions in 38 countries?
  • Do you want to promote equal opportunities as well as solidarity across borders?
  • Are you pro Fair Transport?
  • Are you committed to Trade Union values?

Function

As the Policy Officer for Road Transport, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating activities, shaping policy, and representing ETF in various forums.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordination: Coordinate the activities of the Road Transport Section including all subsectors and the ETF’s work in the framework of the Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee for Road Transport;
  • Support: Provide essential support to the Head of Land transport, affiliates and the ETF Secretariat;
  • Liaison: Collaborate with the European Trade Union Confederation and other European Trade Union Federations;
  • Company Networks: Launch and coordinate company networks in collaboration with relevant departments as well as ITF’s networks and Secretariat;
  • Meeting Management: Organize, attend and animate meetings and ensure effective follow-up in close cooperation with the dedicated Assistant;
  • Research: Carry out in-depth pertinent research;
  • SPOC: Be a direct point of contact for all affiliates, addressing their requests;
  • Policy: Draft policy documents, reports, position papers, etc.;
  • Representation: Ensure ETF’s participation in external bodies, representing ETF when required;
  • Databases: Create survey databases, collect input, and prepare analysis;
  • EU Funding: Submit and implement EU co-funded projects;
  • Collaboration: Cooperate with both ETF Departments and Communications Officers.

Profile

  • Education: Master’s Degree;
  • Experience: Minimum 4 years‘ experience in trade unions is essential, with expertise in road OR membership organisations OR NGOs considered strong assets;
  • Values: Strong commitment to trade unions values;
  • Language Skills: Fluent in English;
  • Communication: Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to synthesize complex information;
  • Proactivity: High level of proactivity and flexibility to navigate through intricate processes;
  • Teamwork: Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small team;
  • Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and dealing with emergencies;
  • IT Skills: Proficient in MS Office;
  • Travel: Willingness and availability to travel 1/2 times per month.

Offer

  • Competitive Salary + Representation 110 € net and Internet at Home Allowance 30 € net, Meal Vouchers of 8 €, Mobile Phone + Subscription, Laptop, Group Insurance (6% of gross salary), Hospitalisation (Discounted rate for family), 100% Public Transport Reimbursement;
  • 25+ Paid Holidays;
  • Up to 2 days teleworking/week;
  • 34 hour week, flexitime;
  • Fulltime permanent contract;
  • A Multicultural Dynamic Team of 22;
  • Weekly Team Meetings, 1 – 1 Coachings, Trainings with External Experts, Yearly Development Appraisals, Team Building Events;
  • European Travel (1/2 times per month).

Hiring process

  • 1st Interview online with an External Interviewer;
  • Personality/Performance Test followed by a Practical Assignment relating to Road;
  • 2nd Interview in person with Cristina Tilling, Head of Land Transport (your future line manager) and Josef Maurer, Head of Maritime and Operations (ETF covers reasonable travel costs for non-Brussels based applicants);
  • Decision within a week of the 2nd interview.

Application procedure

We invite any interested candidate to send a CV and a short motivation letter in English to Josef Maurer, ETF Head of Operations, at [email protected] by Friday, 25 October. Only applications sent by e-mail will be considered.

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