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Representative in Brussels UECC

Union of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry for Transport

Brussels, Belgium

The Union of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry for Transport (UECC) is an association of more than 50 Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Germany, France, Luxemburg, the Netherlands, Austria and Switzerland. It represents the interests of roughly two million European companies in the field of European transport policy on waterways, rail, roads and in the air.

The UECC is looking for a personality that will represent its interests with European institutions and professional organisations in Brussels. The representative will transmit the positions of the UECC to the target groups within the European Commission, the European Council and the European Parliament. He or she will report to the president of the UECC and the chairman of its working group.

Professional background:

  • Degree in transportation or logistics, law or economy with a focus on transport matters or similar topics, if possible at a university or polytechnic level (Master);
  • At least five years of professional experience.

Networking in Brussels:

  • Knowledge of the structures and procedures of the political institutions in Brussels (Commission, Council, Parliament), preferably in the field of transport policy;
  • Integration in appropriate professional and political networks in Brussels.

Languages:

  • English, German, and if possible French, oral and written.

Further expectations:

  • Highly motivated person with outstanding performance;
  • No other mandates in the transport sector;
  • Ability to write and edit texts in the field of transport policy;
  • Outgoing personality with networking experience;
  • Initiative, independence;
  • Willingness to work outside office hours.

General conditions:

  • Working time required: about 20 hours per week;
  • The mandate will be concluded for two years and may be prolonged;
  • Start: 1st half of 2012;

Application Details:

Selected candidates will be interviewed in Brussels. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please forward your application to: r.fueeg@uecc.org Deadline for submitting applications: 10 February 2012.