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EuroACE -The European Alliance of Companies for Energy Efficiency in Buildings - 05 December 2011

Job Description

The European Alliance of Companies for Energy Efficiency in Buildings (EuroACE) is an association representing Europe's leading companies involved with the manufacture, distribution and installation of a variety of energy saving goods and services for buildings. ?The mission of EuroACE is to work together with the European institutions to help Europe move towards a more sustainable pattern of energy use in buildings, thereby contributing to the EU's commitments on carbon emission reductions, job creation and energy security. ?The Secretariat of EuroACE is based in Brussels and it acts as the interface between members and the EU institutions, as well as other stakeholders. ?The advertised position will involve a varied and challenging mix of communications, policy, organisational and administrative tasks. ?More information about EuroACE can be found at www.euroace.org.?

EuroACE is recruiting a Junior Communications and Policy Officer to provide assistance in a wide range of communications and policy-related activities. ?The successful candidate will be based in the Brussels Office of EuroACE, will report directly to and give support to the Secretary General, who is responsible for the good running of the Secretariat in Brussels.

Job description:

• Undertake the day-to-day management of communication activities related to the work of EuroACE including website content management, communication to relevant stakeholders, maintaining press lists, communication towards the membership etc.
• Attend, on behalf of EuroACE, certain external meetings, reporting back in writing on key aspects of relevance to EuroACE
• Assistance in the preparation of position papers and in advocacy work
• Assistance in the organisation of internal and external meetings/workshops/seminars for members, other stakeholders and EU officials: registration, meeting preparation, catering etc.
• Participation in the association?s policy-related activities
• Provide coordination support to the participation of EuroACE in an EU-funded project: organising meetings, preparing reports (including financial), coordinating with other project partners
• General office duties as the need arises

The profile:

• Relevant EU-related university degree
• Traineeship or ?stage? at an EU institution or other relevant body in Brussels supplemented by 1-3 years work experience in a relevant, related post
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills with a strong eye for detail
• High level of spoken and written English; knowledge of additional European languages welcome
• Knowledge and experience in the use of new media communication tools
• Previous experience with EU funded projects would be an advantage
• Preference for working in a small team with limited supervision

The offer:

• Opportunity to develop knowledge and contacts in the expanding EU policy field of energy efficiency
• Supported by the Secretary General and an active Board comprised largely of EU public affairs specialists?
• An opportunity to learn about EU policy-making and to grow, in time, into a senior policy officer role, with increasing responsibilities
• Belgian contract with a Brussels starting salary and a six-month probation period
• Starting date: as soon as possible?

To apply for this position, please send your CV and a cover letter to Adrian Joyce (info@euroace.org) by Friday, 9th December 2011 stating ?Junior Communications and Policy Officer Application? in the subject line. ?First interviews are planned in Brussels in December 2011.

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted for interviews and that EuroACE reserves the right not to appoint any applicant.

Additional information to add to the website:

Job Category: Communications and Policy work
Work Experience: 1-3 years
Job Country:?Brussels
Contact Name:?Adrian Joyce
Contact email:?info@euroace.org?
Deadline:?9th December 2011

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