Job advert - Adviser for the International Relations Department
BusinessEurope seeks to fill the following position:
Adviser
for its International Relations Department
Tasks include:
- Monitoring relevant trade negotiations and EU initiatives in the areas of foreign policy, trade and development;
- Developing relevant advocacy actions in what concerns trade and investment negotiations and any initiatives taken by the EU or by third countries that might have an impact on international trade and investment;
- Representing EU business interests in international fora;
- Organising high-standard international events - including business summits – seminars and conferences;
- Having extensive contacts with BUSINESSEUROPE’s member federations;
- Managing working groups;
- Drafting position papers, briefings, speeches and presentations;
- Building and maintaining contacts with EU institutions (Commission, European Parliament, Council).
Candidates for this post should have:
- A relevant university degree;
- At least two years of relevant professional experience, preferably in trade policy;
- A good understanding of the functioning of the EU institutions;
- Excellent analytical skills, and the ability to assimilate the various aspects of an issue rapidly;
- Ability to transform technical input into political messages and adapt to the audience;
- Ability to define and lead lobbying strategies;
- Talent in negotiation and brokering compromises reflecting the general interest of all businesses on sensitive issues;
- Ability to work under pressure and meet objectives within tight deadlines;
- Good networking skills and interpersonal skills;
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English. A good knowledge of French and of a third European language is an asset;
- Proficiency in IT tools (Office, Internet, social media);
- A pro-active and dynamic personality, with team spirit, multi-tasking, well organised, flexible.
Closing date for applications: 4 December 2017
Interested candidates are invited to send a letter of application and full curriculum vitae to:
Human Resources Manager, BusinessEurope, Avenue de Cortenbergh, 168, 1000 Brussels