Policy Officer AmCham EU

American Chamber of Commerce to the EU

Brussels, Belgium

The American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union (AmCham EU) speaks for American companies committed to Europe on trade, investment and competitiveness issues. It aims to ensure a growth-orientated business and investment climate in Europe.

Job Description:

Responsible for the day-to-day organisation of several policy-specific committees of AmCham EU, each comprising business professionals representing companies of American parentage committed to Europe. The Policy Officer acts as a focal point for all committee activities. He/she establishes contact with EU institution officials; oversees the production and dissemination/marketing of policy papers; organises activities including meetings, conferences, seminars and visits; writes for the AmCham EU website, magazine and contributes to other publications; researches and disseminates information on key EU issues for the membership; and manages all information flows.

Qualifications/Skills/Experience Required:

Work experience and proven interest in European affairs; university degree in European affairs, politics, international relations or law; advanced degree in these areas or equivalent work experience; strong organisational and administrative skills; maturity, excellent interpersonal skills and diplomacy; computer literacy (particularly Word, internet and intranet systems). Ideal candidate will have between one and three years of professional experience.

Experience in Environment, Climate Change, and Transport and Energy issues is a plus.

Languages:

Fluent English (both written and spoken); French an advantage.

Other:

Candidate must be very well organised, have an eye for detail, be able to keep to deadlines, be computer literate and work well in a small, dynamic team. Candidate must be able to work well with many internal and external customers, including business executives and EU officials.

To apply:

Interested candidates should send a CV (maximum two pages) and cover letter by e-mail to application@amchameu.eu.

Deadline: Tuesday 21st August 18.00 (Brussels time).

Please note that AmCham EU will only respond to successful candidates.