European Federation of Food, Agriculture and Tourism Trade Unions is looking for a Company Policy Officer

The European Federation of Food, Agriculture and Tourism Trade Unions is looking for a talented individual to coordinate the organisation's activities on Transnational Companies (TNCs) and European Works Councils (EWCs).

Job description:

• Coordinate EFFAT's work in transnational companies.

• Coordinate EFFAT’s company policy agenda in particular with respect to information and consultation rights, due diligence obligations and company law.

• Support EFFAT work on just transition and financialization.

• Representing EFFAT with senior management of TNCs.

• Strengthening trade union cooperation in TNCs and coordinate solidarity actions and campaigns at European level.

• Monitoring legal and political developments relating to information, consultation and participation rights in Europe.

• Developing expertise and guidance to EFFAT affiliates on the use of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).

• Leading EWC negotiations and re-negotiations and assessing demands for transnational company negotiations.

• Coordinating EFFAT's network of TNC/EWC coordinators, providing information, advice and training on issues relating to EWCs and company policy.

• Developing training materials and tools for EWC members and coordinators.

• Leading the work of EFFAT's Transnational Companies Committee.

• Liaising with IUF, ETUC and other European Trade Union Federations on company work.

• Launching and running projects - including international conferences and seminars.

• Representing EFFAT at meetings and public events.

Required:

The successful candidate for this job will have:

• Demonstrated commitment to trade union values and social justice

• Excellent English, both written and spoken. Other languages are an advantage

• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills

• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team and thrive in a multicultural environment;

• Good communication skills: comfortable with public speaking and able to draft clear and readable documents/reports, chair meetings and deliver/facilitate training sessions

• Good organisational skills and experience in managing projects and organising meetings and events

• Diplomacy and firmness required to negotiate and interact with senior management of transnational companies

Highly desired:

• Experience in European industrial relations work, including EWCs.

• Familiarity with EU Institutions and EU projects.

Reporting line:

The EFFAT Company Policy Officer cooperates with the EFFAT team and works under the supervision of the EFFAT General Secretary.

Workplace

The place of work for the day-to-day will be the EFFAT Secretariat in Brussels. The position involves frequent travelling.

We offer a competitive salary, attractive working conditions and a challenging job in a European environment, as part of a friendly and motivated team. Extra-legal advantages include lunch vouchers of €8, hospitalisation insurance and a complementary pension scheme.

Deadline for applications: 6 January 2025

Indicative starting date: April 2025

Please send a CV and a motivation letter by email to:

Enrico Somaglia
General Secretary
e.somaglia@effat.org
and copy to Oona Martens o.martens@effat.org

EFFAT is an equal opportunities employer.