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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