Secretary General

Key responsibilities

• Lead the AER, guiding our strategy, operations, and impact.
• Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration
• Engage with EU institutions, international organisations, and regional governments
• Develop strategic partnerships
• Manage and inspire a diverse team
• Oversee the finances and administration,
• Prepare meetings of the Executive Board and the General Assembly.
• Represent the AER at high-level events

Experience

• Very good knowledge of regional realities in Europe & Experience of working in or with regional governments.
• Good understanding of EU Institutions
• Desirable: Track record of working in an EU political environment and influencing policy at this level.
• Relevant academic degree (M.A. or higher), e.g., in political science, economics and social sciences, or another discipline related to AER activities. Applicants with a lower degree may be considered

Core competencies

• A successful track record in senior management, including management of staff and budgets and developing sources of income.
• Ability to develop and communicate strategies and work plans based on members’ priorities. 
• Hands-on, with the ability to be self-supporting and to assist the team
• Experience with functioning of membership organisations, including advising and reporting to boards and politicians.
• Excellent knowledge of English and at least one additional European language, with a good command of French being an advantage

What we offer

• A competitive salary under a permanent Belgian contract, with a 13th salary, 14 extra-legal holidays and employee benefits

Application process:

Send your CV and a cover letter to [email protected]​, subject heading: ‘Application Secretary General’ by Thursday 18 April midnight. We encourage you to include reference contacts in your CV and/or include a recommendation letter from a previous employer.

• Candidates should have the right to live in Belgium.
• The successful candidate should start as soon as possible.

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