Head of Policy

FIGIEFA (International Federation of Wholesalers of Automotive Replacement Parts), is looking for a Head of Policy (full-time) to support its activities in Brussels.

FIGIEFA is the European federation and political representative in Brussels of the independent wholesalers and retailers of automotive replacement parts. Together with its 19 national member associations it represents the interests of more than 30.000 companies trading with vehicle parts, components and accessories throughout Europe. The aim of FIGIEFA is to safeguard a legislative environment in the EU that provides free and fair competition in the automotive aftermarket. In this context, ensuring continued access to technical information & digital data for independent market operators and the availability of replacement parts is of crucial importance for our association in a rapidly changing automotive technology environment, in particular with the upcoming digital era.

At FIGIEFA, we are not just an association; we are a thriving team dedicated to fostering growth, innovation, and the freedom of choice for consumers in automotive parts & repair services. Join us in shaping the future of mobility and empowering our businesses across Europe!

Job Description

• Develop advocacy and communication strategies for FIGIEFA;
• Provide strategic guidance and counsel to the Association;
• Ensure horizontal coordination with relevant colleagues on the political/technical dossiers;
• Manage the implementation of these strategies;
• Liaise with FIGIEFA’s partner alliances;
• Participate in meetings (in Brussels, EU or at International level) (such as e.g. EC or UNECE meetings, meetings with MEPs, FIGIEFA meetings, Alliance meetings) and assume responsibility for the management of the corresponding political subjects and dossiers;
• Drafting of documents: position papers, reports, contributions to Commission consultations, articles, speeches, presentations;
• Design the organisation’s campaigns and provide general organisational support for the Association;
• Represent FIGIEFA at conferences and event, which involves presentations and travelling at EU level.

Desired profile

• Experienced preferably in the automotive or transport sector, or in the field of the ‘digital economy’;
• Preferably a Master degree in Law, Economics or Political Sciences (with a specialisation in European Affairs);
• Professional experience (with a minimum of around 15 years required) in the Brussels environment and a thorough understanding of the functioning of the European institutions;
• Be proficient in both written and spoken English. Knowledge of additional EU languages (e.g. German/French) would be an advantage;
• Interpersonal communicational skill to participate in meetings with business partners and counterparts;
• Capable of assessing the business consequences of new legislation and/or (automotive) technologies;
• Proactive person, capable of working on his/her own, but in close cooperation with the FIGIEFA Chief Executive;
• High degree of availability and flexibility required: Capacity and willingness to work on the basis of flexible working hours.

Contract

• Full-time based in the FIGIEFA Brussels office;
• We offer you a diverse and challenging position within a multi-national environment that tackles a wide range of legal, political, economic and technical issues;
• Start: immediately.

Application

Suitable candidates should send their CV and a covering letter to the FIGIEFA Secretariat, Ms. Antonina Campellone, for the attention of the Chief Executive, by email at  [email protected]  before the 15th September 2024. The Executive Search & Talent Advisory firm MAVENCE will be our partner for this recruitment and be mandated to contact candidates during the process.

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