Union of European Federalists is looking for a Policy Officer

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.

Essential qualifications and qualities:

• 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).

Contract conditions and remuneration:

• 12-month fixed-term contract under Belgian law, with the possibility of extension;
• Full-time, 38 hours/week;
• Monthly gross salary €1,995 plus additional benefits (€50 for public transportation, food vouchers, holiday pay) – equaling approx. to 2,000 EUR net remuneration per month;
• Work during weekends and/or evenings several times a year, with time off in lieu as compensation. The position requires some travels in Europe several times during the year, and all travel-related expenses will be covered or reimbursed by UEF.

Application procedure and agenda:

• Send a CV and a motivational letter by September 22nd 2024, 23:59 CET at secretariat@federalists.eu;
• All applicants should have the right to live and work in Belgium;
• Successful candidates will be invited for online and face-to-face interviews (from the 10th to the 30th);
• The selected candidate would ideally start working on the 1st October 2024;
• For all questions, please contact us at secretariat@federalists.eu.