Policy Officer

• Represent the industry at EU/Member State decision-maker meetings/events and other stakeholder meetings and events
• Engage with officials of the European Commission, European Parliament, and Permanent Representations and other relevant institutions and agencies
• Monitor political and regulatory developments and update internal data sources
• Draft position papers and prepare advocacy materials
• Support the work of CLIA Europe Committees
• Support and take part in Communications activities
• Plan and manage ad-hoc events (e.g. topical webinars) as appropriate
• Organize and take minutes at meetings

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelors degree or equivalent required; Masters preferred
• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in EU policy (In-house, agency or trade association) or in an EU institution in Brussels
• Proven experience working on environmental legislation or transportation issues
• Thorough knowledge of the EU legislative processes
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to develop and communicate policy positions clearly and concisely
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Strategic and analytical thinker
• Curious, fast-learning, and willing to improve continuously
• Highly developed intercultural, diplomatic, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt to a fast-changing environment and handle multiple priorities
• Ability to work both independently and as a team-player
• Passionate about accuracy and attention to detail
• Full professional fluency in English, other official EU languages would be an asset
• Willingness to travel for business