European Affairs Advisor
European Affairs Advisor
Connect Europe
Brussels, Belgium
Profile:
We are looking for a European Affairs Advisor to work in our policy team on institutional engagement and stakeholder outreach. The new policy advisor should have 5 years of experience in successfully engaging with the EU institutions and the digital stakeholder community in Brussels. We are looking for an individual, who is a team player, self-starter and enjoys meeting people and creating communities.
About Connect Europe:
We are the voice of the leading connectivity providers in Europe. Our job is to work closely with European policymakers, the surrounding community, and our members to achieve a better policy and regulatory environment for connecting and digitalising Europe. We shape industrial and policy agendas in a fast-changing sector and work in a dynamic environment at the intersection of different EU laws and global economic and geopolitical influences. We strive to be a trusted partner to institutional representatives and senior level executives in our ecosystem.
Main Tasks:
- Create and maintain a rolling EU stakeholder engagement plan in cooperation with the policy team;
- Engage with policymakers and other key stakeholders with a focus on the European Parliament as well as on Member State representations in Brussels;
- Support the DG and the leadership team in their high-level outreach;
- Draft policy papers and other materials, as required, to use in outreach activities;
- Align and coordinate these activities within the association and with member companies.
Skillset & Competencies:
- Demonstrable experience in Brussels-based policy advocacy, ideally in the digital or a closely related sector. Previous experience with the European Parliament or other EU institutions is a plus;
- Interest in and a good understanding of the tech & policy drivers impacting the European connectivity industry;
- Strong collaborative and diplomatic skills, and ability to negotiate and reach a consensus;
- Inclusive, organised and result-driven way of working;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- English fluency in speaking and writing is a must; very good knowledge of another European language is an asset.
What we offer:
Join a high-performance team in a positive working environment, where humour goes hand in hand with hard work. A competitive remuneration package. Some travel is required.
Equal Opportunity & Diversity:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We support an inclusive workplace where team members thrive based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.
How to apply:
Send your CV and a short motivation letter, both saved with your name in the title, addressed to Muriel Hirschfeld, Senior Operations Manager - HR, Finance & Administration (hirschfeld@connecteurope.org) by 20 December. The subject of the e-mail should be “EUROPEAN AFFAIRS ADVISOR VACANCY - NAME SURNAME”.
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