Executive Officer on the Council of Europe The EU Office (EUO) of Amnesty International (AI) is looking for an Executive Officer to lead on the relationship between AI and the Council of Europe (CoE); the full-time permanent post is to join our team in June 2010. The post holder will work with AI’s International Secretariat (IS) in London, national sections, and within the EU Office team to draw together and coordinate the implementation of AI’s strategy on the CoE in line with the movement’s priorities. The post holder will lead on the political advocacy response, monitor relevant bodies and developments, and integrate other appropriate strands of work led by others into a comprehensive strategy. We are looking for a specialist in CoE affairs, who enjoys translating CoE contexts into advocacy action for the AI movement and is able to interact with key decision-makers on behalf of AI and with AI staff. It is important that the post holder is a strong analytical and strategic thinker with political savvy, an independent and organized worker, and has the ability to bring people within a global organization together for joint work.
Full details and an application form are available from the Amnesty International website here
Please note that applications are to be sent no later than 21 March 2010. Interviews will be held on 13 and 14 April 2010 in Brussels. NO CVs WILL BE ACCEPTED, only the provided application form.
Amnesty International is an equal opportunities employer and offers competitive remuneration with benefits under Belgian law.
Executive Officer Media and Communications The EU Office (EUO) of Amnesty International (AI) is looking for an Executive Officer to join our team in June 2010 in our press office for a full-time permanent post. The post holder will work with AI’s International Secretariat in London, national sections, and within the EU Office team to draw together and coordinate the implementation of AI press, media, and public image strategy in line with the movement’s priorities. The post holder will lead on the media response, maintain all media contacts, draft speeches, write press releases, and train staff for radio and TV presentations. We are looking for a media specialist with significant experience, who enjoys translating policy contexts into media friendly messages and is able to interact with key media contacts on behalf of Amnesty International. It is important that you are a strong analytical and strategic thinker with political savvy, an independent and organised worker, and that you can bring people within a global organisation together for joint work.
Full details and an application form are available from the Amnesty International website here
Please note that applications are to be sent no later than 21 March 2010. Interviews will be held on 13 and 14 April 2010 in Brussels. NO CVs WILL BE ACCEPTED, only the provided application form.
Amnesty International is an equal opportunities employer and offers competitive remuneration with benefits under Belgian law.
Royal and SunAlliance – Head of Public AffairsRoyal
and SunAlliance (“RSA”) is a FTSE 100 company and is one of the world’s
leading insurance groups, writing business in 130 countries and providing general
insurance products to over 20 million customers worldwide.
RSA
Global Corporate Centre is based in the City of
This
role represents an excellent opportunity for an experienced Public Affairs professional to
lead RSA’s Public Affairs activity, with focussed responsibility for UK & EU
lobbying at Group & UK level.
Ideally
from a Public Affairs background, either in-house or consultancy, you will posess a demonstrable understanding of
Westminster Parliament and Whitehall Government departments as well as exposure to
European politics/regulation and specialise in lobbying UK Government audiences on key
public affairs issues for the UK business.
Key
responsibilities & requirements:
Reporting
into External Communications Director this is a high profile role with regular contact at
Exec/Board level and good exposure to EU and
In
return, we offer the opportunity for you to fulfil your potential and grow into more
senior positions in the future. We are offering an attractive salary and a wide range of
benefits designed to attract the right people.
To
see why RSA is a great place to work visit www.rsagroup.com
SENIOR ACCOUNT
MANAGER/DIRECTOR - PUBLIC AFFAIRS/MEDIA RELATIONS CONSULTANCY - Assuming the day-to-day responsibility for major client
accounts, comprising leading blue-chip companies, trade associations and multi-stakeholder
initiatives and to help grow the business, the ideal candidate will have at least 5
years’ experience in both public affairs and media relations, either in consultancy,
in-house, a relevant institution or a mixture thereof. Seniority and length of
professional experience is secondary to talent, but a previous agency background is
preferred.
The Account Director will have excellent communications
skills (oral and written) and proven, strong relationships with both Brussels-based media
and a mature
The successful candidate will be a personable, highly
motivated and flexible self-starter, a quick thinker with intellectual depth, curiosity
and an eye for detail, combining political and communications knowledge with business
acumen. He/she should be an English speaker (completely fluent) together with at
least one other EU language.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a young, dynamic
and creative agency that has managed to grow quickly, while establishing a reputation for
excellent value-added service. Exceptional potential for strong company and personal
growth, together with a competitive remuneration package is available.
Interviewing is now taking place. Interested parties should
forward their curriculum vitae, which will be treated in the strictest confidence,
to steveatack@aol.com
Location Brussels Toy Industries of Europe (TIE) is looking to fill the full-time post of Communications Officer who will work closely with the Director General and the Chair of the Membership Committee to provide cross-functional communications support to the Group. He/she will help to develop and execute a proactive communications strategy that will enhance TIE's reputation within the EU and with other international stakeholders. He/she will also be responsible for all internal communications from the Secretariat to the Members, which need to be taken to a professional level. We offer an interesting, challenging and international work environment. Monthly salary will depend on formation and experience.
The successful candidate will have: - at least 3 years relevant professional experience: a strong track record of successfully planning and executing communications strategies, (face-to-face, print and online activities) and a good understanding of how new media work; - strong and effective communication skills in English and at least one other EU language, preferably German, Spanish or Italian; - an understanding of how to work with journalists; - the ability to build strong relationships; and - an interest in EU politics
Responsibilities include: - assisting the Director-General in developing and executing a proactive communications strategy which will enhance TIE's reputation with EU and other international stakeholders; - ensuring optimal communications between the Secretariat and TIE members; as well as between the members; - providing a communications angle to the work of the Legal and Technical Committees; in particular communicate/translate to a lay audience sometimes complex factual information; - actively pitching story angles and securing journalists' attendance for topical press briefings when required; - monitoring European legislative, regulatory, and political activities affecting the toy industry in the areas of Intellectual Property, trade relations and advertising. Salary details on request
For more details, see the complete job profile on www.tietoy.org/pages.php?tabid=264 Closing date 22 January 2010
If you are interested in this position, please send a letter of application, along with your CV to tie@tietoy.org
The TIE Secretariat is based in Brussels and looking for a Policy Officer to join its team. He/she must be an ambitious, flexible and dynamic team player with an interest in acquiring an in-depth knowledge of the public policy issues that affect the toy industry such as product safety, innovation, packaging, waste, REACH, eco-design etc... Especially the area of toy safety will need considerable work and focus: the new Toy Safety Directive requires the development of harmonized technical standards and TIE needs to ensure that its members will be ready for its implementation by mid-2011 (general provisions) and mid-2013 (provisions on chemicals). We offer an interesting, challenging and international work environment. Monthly salary will depend on formation and experience.
The successful candidate will have: - at least 3 years of relevant professional experience in the Brussels Public Affairs arena, directly working on policy issues; - fluency in English and demonstrated professional competence in at least one other language; - the ability to bring across complex, scientific information to non-specialist audiences; - a Science Degree or at least a keen interest in technical, scientific matters and a willingness to get stuck into technical detail; - good knowledge of the EU legislative, regulatory and political processes; - the ability to communicate effectively with a large number of stakeholders from different functions and countries
Responsibilities include: - providing timely information to TIE members on national and international developments affecting their businesses in issue areas concerning safety, innovation, environmental sustainability, packaging and waste, and REACH. Special focus on the implementation of the Toy Safety Directive and the working out of relevant harmonized standards - building strong working relationships with TIE members and their staff working on technical dossiers (Corporate Product Integrity teams, Association Technical Committees). Serve as lead TIE Officer assisting the Technical Committee, together with DG; - representing TIE in technical meetings at CEN or specialist industry meetings (eg SIEFs) together with the appointed member of the Technical Committee; - implementing TIE systems to reliably monitor European legislative, regulatory, and political activities affecting the toy industry in the areas of safety and environment;
For more details, see the complete job profile on www.tietoy.org/pages.php?tabid=264 Salary details on request Closing date 22 January 2010
If you are interested in this position, please send a letter of application, along with your CV to tie@tietoy.org
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR – RESPECTED INDEPENDENT PUBLIC AFFAIRS
CONSULTANCY - In the first instance, candidates should apply, in confidence to steveatack@aol.com
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR – ESTABLISHED PUBLIC AFFAIRS CONSULTANCY – An
established independent public affairs consultancy with offices in Brussels, London and
Dublin seeks to appoint an experienced, highly focused and ambitious EU public affairs and
communications practitioner with excellent written and spoken English, a good level of
French and ideally additional EU languages. This is an opportunity for the successful
candidate to grow with a company that will allow your talents to flourish.
The role
will centre on delivering the highest level of policy and communications advice to
clients, in line with our firm's strong client ethos of helping clients to meet their
business objectives. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong
commercial instincts and a solid network of business contacts, with a good record of
business development. A minimum of 5 years prior experience in EU public affairs, ideally
gained in a consultancy setting is sought, together with an expert understanding of the EU
policy process and broader political environment. In addition sound sectoral experience,
preferably in transport, energy and/or financial services would be desirable.
The
successful candidate will be required to take charge of a number of EU public affairs
accounts and projects, assuming responsibility for delivery of planning, services and
reporting for current clients and to assist in targeted marketing of the company to
corporate audiences. He or she will also be willing to travel, work across multiple client
accounts and be entitled to work in the European Union.
Interested
candidates should forward their CV, which will be treated in the strictest of confidence,
to our human resources counsellor steveatack@aol.com
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR - CORPORATE PUBLIC AFFAIRS
CONSULTANCY - With a minimum 3- 5 years experience working within a consultancy environment or in-house, and a first hand knowledge of the EU and related European institutions, the Account Director will have excellent Pan-European media credentials as well as proven strong relationships with Brussels-based media. The candidate should be a native English speaker (or completely fluent) with at least one other EU language, preferably French. Bachelors degree or above in EU or political affairs would be an advantage. A competitive salary is offered plus substantial benefits package.
Please email your curriculum vitae, which will be treated in the strictest confidence, to steveatack@aol.com
GENERAL MANAGER -
PUBLIC AFFAIRS CONSULTANCY - Our client, a leading force in corporate,
public affairs and public relations consultancy in Central and
Building on the firm foundations of the group, you will manage a team of consultants bringing to the fore your experience of the Romanian political system, business environment and cultural scene.
Experience, ideally gained as a senior consultant in a Public Affairs or Public Relations environment, people management, sound budgetary skills and the ability to work as part of the senior management team in the region, but also act independently, are all essential requirements for the role.
A relocation package will be available.
If you have the consultancy experience outlined above and wish your application to be considered for this exciting and challenging role, please email your curriculum vitae, which will be treated in confidence, to our Human Resources Counselor, Steve Atack at steveatack@aol.com
SENIOR
CONSULTANT/DIRECTOR – FOOD & DRINK PRACTICE – BRUSSELS – EXCELLENT
FINANCIAL REWARDSA strong working
knowledge of all major issues facing the food and drinks sector in Brussels, the
successful candidate will demonstrate excellent consultancy expertise founded on at least
five to seven years of public affairs consultancy gained in the EU, ideally Brussels,
together with a powerful knowledge of all aspects of EU practice.
ACCOUNT
MANAGER – PR/PA - BRUSSELS Reporting to an Account Director and senior management in this growing Brussels office of an major international PR and PA agency, the Account Manager will manage assigned accounts by providing client direction, supervising activities of team members to achieve client goals and ensuring quality in the work produced.
She/he will also serve as a Manager on client programmes, ensuring quality for the client and profitability for the agency.
This position specifically requires excellent coordination & organisational skills as it involves the co-ordination of a large number of European offices for a major pan-European client. A sound understanding of the EU is essential.
The successful candidate will be a graduate and possess 4-5 years previous Public Relations/Communications experience including some people management gained in an agency, in-House or equivalent background.
Language skills should include fully fluent written and spoken English, good French & any other European language would be an asset
Interested parties should forward their curriculum vitae, which will be respected in confidence to BrendanGCarroll@aol.com
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