- ETF - European Transport Workers' Federation
- Brussels, Belgium (Remote)
- Full-time
Policy Officer for Road
- ETF - European Transport Workers' Federation
Brussels, Belgium
Full-time
Published:
Application Deadline: January 27, 2025
- ETF - European Transport Workers' Federation
Brussels, Belgium
Full-time
Published:
Application Deadline: January 27, 2025
WHY WORK FOR ETF:
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:
PROFILE:
WHAT WE OFFER:
HIRING PROCESS:
HOW WE APPLY:
- 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 subsectors 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.
WHAT WE 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.
HOW WE APPLY:
- We invite any interested candidate to send a CV and a short motivation letter in English to Josef Maurer, ETF Head of Operations, at hr@etf-europe.org by Monday, 27 January 2025. Only applications sent by e-mail will be considered.
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