Luogo di lavoro: Estero

Scadenza: 22 febbraio 2016

COFACE, the Confederation of Family Organisations in the European Union is currently launching the procedure for hiring a full time

Policy and Advocacy Officer
to join its team in Brussels.

As part of its work on social inclusion, COFACE works to achieve meaningful realization of inclusion and non-discrimination for all families. Specific areas of work include Early Childhood Education and Care, fight against Poverty and Social Exclusion, Disability and Family Carers.

Essential duties and responsibilities will include:

• Draft policy papers based on the needs of families in the EU with the input of COFACE members.

• Monitor and analyse relevant legal and policy developments at the EU level.

• Establish and manage relationships with EU policy makers, NGOs and other stakeholders.

• Contribute to the design and implementation of advocacy strategies.

• Prepare policy content for communication purposes.

• Contribute to the organisation of events and meetings.

Profile:

• University degree in Law, Economics, Sociology or related fields. University degree in European Affairs is an asset.

• Minimum 2-3 years professional experience in at least two among the areas of poverty and social exclusion, disability and carers, education.

• Experience in working in NGOs, in close collaboration with the members organisations.

• Prior experience with the EU institutions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills both in English and French. Knowledge of other EU languages is an asset.

• Sound knowledge of EU Institutions and their functioning.

• Ability to work autonomously in a small team.

• Ability to identify relevant rising issues, formulate policy options and make recommendations.

• Competence in most common IT applications.

• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations, representing COFACE in external meetings and conferences.

• Ability to manage a complex workload, to plan and prioritise.

• Commitment to equality, diversity and the protection of human rights.

Offer:

• Contract: long term full time employment.

• An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated based on experience and qualifications.
  

Details of the procedure:

• Deadline for applications: 22/02/2016

• Starting date: to be agreed.

Candidates are invited to send in their application file including: Letter of motivation and Curriculum vitae (Europass format).

Applications should be sent by e-mail (secretariat@coface-eu.org) to the attention of Annemie Drieskens, President of COFACE.

The applications will be processed in full confidentiality.