EU Affairs Deputy Director
French Association of Large Companies
About the Organisation
AFEP works on cross-sectoral legislation, at French and European levels, in the following areas: economy, company law and corporate governance, corporate social responsibility, environment, climate and energy, corporate finance and financial markets, taxation, competition, digital, intellectual property, and consumer affairs, labor law and social protection, and trade. AFEP member companies are fully committed to the green and digital transition, innovation, and the pursuit of better governance.
AFEP’s mission is to contribute to the creation of an environment conducive to the development of economic activity and to make the voice of large French companies heard by policymakers in Paris and Brussels. Based in Paris, AFEP has an office in Brussels since 1987.
Founded in 1982, AFEP brings together 118 of the largest French companies, which represent 15% of the French GDP and 13% of the private sector workforce in France. AFEP member companies employ 8.5 million people and are key players in the French, European, and global economies across all sectors of activity. One-third of Europe's 60 largest companies are AFEP members.
About the role
Deputy Director in European Affairs for the French Association of Large Companies typically plays a crucial role in shaping and advocating for policies that impact large enterprises at the European level.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the European affairs strategy, including within our European Association;
- Leading, supporting, and developing the Brussels team;
- Create and nurture a network of stakeholders;
- Draft briefing papers on specific topics for circulation within the AFEP team and with company members, including at the highest level.
- Monitor and analyze EU policy and report to the AFEP team and company members;
- Collaboration with colleagues, prepare and attend internal working groups with members to set up the positions of the Association, and revise advocacy tools;
- Collaboration with colleagues, propose advocacy campaigns, prepare, attend, and represent the Association in meetings with EU policy-makers (Commission, Parliament, Council) and various forums;
- Collaboration with colleagues, participate in the meetings of our European association, and coordinate actions;
- Attend events and report back to the team
Skills, Competencies & Experience
- 5-10 years of experience in European affairs in an EU institution, a company, a consultancy, and a business association.
- Understanding of EU policy-making;
- Real interest in lobbying and an ability to propose and execute advocacy strategies;
- Ability to understand and deal with various issues, with a high level of technicity;
- Strong communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills, Ability to synthesize and concisely explain complex topics, capacity to build networks;
- Fluent in French and English;
- Reliable, well-organised, proactive, transparent, team player with a positive can-do attitude;
- Show initiative and result-oriented;
- Research skills.
Required Qualifications
- Postgraduate Degree in EU Affairs, Political Science, Law and Economics
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Salary Package.
Working locations
- Remotely working in Brussels Belgium
How to apply
- Send an email to [email protected] with a CV in English or French, and a cover letter by 29th November 2024.
Interviews
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.