Policy & Administrative Assistant - Elsene, België - Architects' Council Of Europe

Beschrijving

Policy & Administrative Assistant

Job Purpose

The Policy & Administrative Assistant will assist the Secretary General and Senior Policy Officer in keeping under review and summarising EU legislative proposals that impact on the architectural profession.

S/he will also provide support for the external advocacy work of the Presidency, Secretary General and others, contributing to the production and dissemination of information to the Member Organisations and providing full assistance for the planning, coordination and administration of work group meetings and occasional assistance for the statutory meetings.

Duties & Responsibilities (non-exhaustive list)
The Policy & Administration Assistant mainly undertake work in the following areas:

• Analysis & synthesis of EU policies_
• Undertake policy research and analysis and advise on policy positions;
• Monitor legislative / nonlegislative activities of EU institutions that are of specific interest to architects or impact on the profession;
• Help to Identify emerging issues and related policy decisions;
• Support and contribute to work planning;
• Support for external advocacy activities_
• Provide support for the external representations of others including points of contact with EU officials
• Liaise and coordinate with other professional organisations and provide support for others involved in external liaison and coordination
• Provide input to activities developed in the area of interprofessional relations in the construction sector, as well as with other professions
• Assist the SG, President and others, as necessary, with the preparation of policy presentations.
• Administrative assistance _
• Assist with preparation of work group meetings (agenda, documentation, logistics)
• Maintain uptodate lists of work group members
• Undertake miscellaneous projects as directed
• Followup and planning of the presidential agenda and invitations

Education & Skills required
The Policy & Administration Assistant must have the following qualifications / attributes:

• At least 1 years' experience. Experience of working in a European institution or as an assistant for an MP (at national level or a MEP at EU level) would be an advantage
• Some knowledge of architectural policy / the architectural profession would be an advantage
• Fluent English & French
• Excellent analytical and writing skills
• Flexibility and willingness to assist as the need arises
• High level of computer literacy
• Microsoft Office, Google suite, Zoom, shared tools (Dropbox, calendar, contacts etc).

Working conditions

• Work is based in Brussels
• 1year employment contract, with possibility of extension
• Fulltime
• Regular office hours, we currently allow 23 days per week of homeworking
• Occasional need for evenings or weekends
• Occasional travel necessitating overnight stays in other EU Member States
• Competitive compensation package, contingent upon individual experience and qualifications
• Extralegal advantages: lunch vouchers, health insurance, ecocheques, laptop, transportation allowance
• 20 days of legal holidays

Interviews will take place at our office on 18 and 19 March 2024.


Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract

Contract length: 12 months


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Policy: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• French (preferred)
• English (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• 1050 Elsene (preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• 1050 Elsene: Relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in 1050 Elsene

Application Deadline: 01/03/2024

Expected Start Date: 01/04/2024