Policy Officer for Road
European Transport Workers' Federation
Hours
Full-time 34 hours per week
About the Organisation
European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) is a pan-European trade union federation representing more than 5 million transport workers from more than 230 transport unions in 41 European countries in railways, road transport and logistics, maritime transport, inland waterways, civil aviation, ports & docks, tourism, and fisheries.
About the role
Policy Officer for Road Electrification and Fuel Transition (EFT) plays a pivotal role in shaping and implementing policies that support the transition to cleaner and more sustainable transportation systems, particularly through the electrification of road transport and the adoption of alternative fuels.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Essential support to the Head of Land Transport, affiliates, and the ETF Secretariat.
- Collaborate with the European Trade Union Confederation and other European Trade Union Federations.
- Launch and coordinate company networks in collaboration with relevant departments as well as ITF’s networks and Secretariat.
- Meeting Management organizes, attends, and animates meetings and ensures effective follow-up in close cooperation with the dedicated Assistant.
- Research carries out in-depth pertinent research.
- Direct point of contact for all affiliates, addressing their requests.
- Draft policy documents, reports, position papers, etc.
- Ensure ETF’s participation in external bodies, representing ETF when required.
- Create survey databases, collect input, and prepare analysis.
- EU Funding submit and implement EU co-funded projects.
- Collaboration cooperates with both ETF Departments and Communications Officers.
Skills, Competencies & Experience
Skills, Competencies & Experience:
- 4 years of experience in trade unions is essential, with expertise in road OR membership organizations OR NGOs considered strong assets.
- Strong commitment to trade union values.
- Fluent in English.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to synthesize complex information.
- High level of proactivity and flexibility to navigate through intricate processes.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small team.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and dealing with emergencies.
- Proficient in MS Office.
- Availability to travel 1/2 times per month.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s Degree.
Compensation & Benefits
- 25+ Paid Holidays.
- Competitive Salary + Representation €110
- Internet at Home Allowance €30
- Meal Vouchers of €8
- Mobile Phone + Subscription, Laptop,
- Group Insurance 6%
- Hospitalization Discounted rate for family
- 100% Public Transport Reimbursement.
Working locations
- Hybrid model, working in the Brussels office and remotely
How to apply
- Send an email to Josef Maurer, ETF Head of Operations, at [email protected] with a CV, in English and a cover letter by Friday 25th October 2024.
Interviews
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.