Policy Officer

Policy Officer for Road

Do you want to play a crucial role in emphasizing the ETF’s strengths in Road Transport?

Why work for ETF?

• Do you want to be the voice of 5 million + Transport Workers from 200 + Transport Unions in 38 countries?
• Do you want to promote equal opportunities as well solidarity across borders?
• Are you pro Fair Transport?
• Are you committed to Trade Union values?

Function

As the Policy Officer for Road Transport, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating activities, shaping policy, and representing ETF in various forums.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordination: Coordinate the activities of the Road Transport Section including all sub-sectors and the ETF’s work in the framework of the Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee for Road Transport.
• Support: Provide essential support to the Head of Land transport, affiliates and the ETF Secretariat.
• Liaison: Collaborate with the European Trade Union Confederation and other European Trade Union Federations.
• Company Networks: Launch and coordinate company networks in collaboration with relevant departments as well as ITF’s networks and Secretariat.
• Meeting Management: Organize, attend and animate meetings and ensure effective follow-up in close cooperation with the dedicated Assistant.
• Research: Carry out in-depth pertinent research.
• SPOC: Be a direct point of contact for all affiliates, addressing their requests.
• Policy: Draft policy documents, reports, position papers, etc.
• Representation: Ensure ETF’s participation in external bodies, representing ETF when required.
• Databases: Create survey databases, collect input, and prepare analysis.
• EU Funding: Submit and implement EU co-funded projects.
• Collaboration: Cooperate with both ETF Departments and Communications Officers.

Profile

• Education: Master’s Degree.
• Experience:  Minimum 4 years‘ experience in trade unions is essential, with expertise in road OR membership organisations OR NGOs considered strong assets.
• Values: Strong commitment to trade unions values.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English.
• Communication: Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to synthesize complex information.
• Proactivity:  High level of proactivity and flexibility to navigate through intricate processes.
• Teamwork: Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small team.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and dealing with emergencies.
• IT Skills: Proficient in MS Office.
• Travel: Willingness and availability to travel 1/2 times per month.

Offer

• Competitive Salary + Representation 110 € net and Internet at Home Allowance 30 € net, Meal Vouchers of 8 €, Mobile Phone + Subscription, Laptop, Group Insurance (6% of gross salary), Hospitalisation (Discounted rate for family), 100% Public Transport Reimbursement.
• 25+ Paid Holidays.
• Up to 2 days teleworking/week.
• 34 hour week, flexitime.
• Fulltime permanent contract.
• A Multicultural Dynamic Team of 22.
• Weekly Team Meetings, 1 – 1 Coachings, Trainings with External Experts, Yearly Development Appraisals, Team Building Events.
• European Travel (1/2 times per month).

Hiring process

• 1st Interview online with an External Interviewer.
• Personality/Performance Test followed by a Practical Assignment relating to Road.
• 2nd Interview in person with Cristina Tilling, Head of Land Transport (your future line manager) and Josef Maurer, Head of Maritime and Operations (ETF covers reasonable travel costs for non-Brussels based applicants).
• Decision within a week of the 2nd interview.

Application procedure

We invite any interested candidate to send a CV and a short motivation letter in English to Josef Maurer, ETF Head of Operations, at [email protected] by Tuesday, 27 August. Only applications sent by e-mail will be considered.

Brussels, 6 August 2024