Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
Belgium
Rue Montoyer 25, 1000 Bruxelles
Overview
The European Democratic Party is looking for a new full-time staff member to support the Projects Manager and the Communications Manager in their daily work. The position will be based at the EDP headquarters in Brussels and will also require occasional travel to attend events and meetings.
Details
Proposed Assignments
- Support the preparatory work for the 2024 manifesto. Starting in January, several working groups of MEPs and our member parties will meet to integrate ideas/content into the manifesto.
- >Renforcer nos relations avec les démocrates du monde entier.
- Support policy work and help organise events.
- Write content for the EDP website and for all our social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn as well as others.
- Prepare documents and communication materials.
The position obviously requires international travel for our statutory meetings (Congress in June and Convention in autumn), our other events, and some of the new manifesto working groups.
About us
The European Democratic Party (EDP) is a transnational political movement that brings together parties and representatives committed to a more democratic, integrated European Union that is closer to its citizens. The EDP Secretariat, based in Brussels, organises the party's activities and manages external communication.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Required Profile
- Professional experience in an EDP member party or with an MEP appreciated;
- Fluency in English and one of the EDP's other working languages (French, Italian and German) required;
- Knowledge of French if not one of the two languages mentioned above.
- Knowledge of the language of one of our members will be an advantage.
- Knowledge of EU decision-making processes, EU policies and EU institutions will be an advantage;
- Writing skills required;
- Ability to communicate clearly and quickly, both orally and in writing;
- Ability to understand tasks and situations quickly and to work effectively in a team and independently;
- Ability to work in a team with different backgrounds and nationalities.
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
Practical Information
- Contract duration: 6 months with possible extension to permanent contract
- Availability: immediate
- Net basic monthly salary: 2000€.
- Contact: info@democrats.eu
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
