ETF – European Transport Workers’ Federation

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 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 ETUC and other ETUFs;
• 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

• 1^st Interview online with an External Interviewer;
• Personality/Performance Test followed by a Practical Assignment relating to Road;
• 2^nd Interview in person with Cristina Tilling, Head of Land Transport (your future line manager) and Josef Maurer, Head of Operations, Central and Eastern Europe and Equalities (ETF covers reasonable travel costs for non-Brussels based applicants);
• Decision within a week of the 2^nd 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 7 June 2024. Only applications sent by e-mail will be considered.