Associate, Operations , Pew Charitable Trusts

Brussels, Belgium

The Pew Charitable Trusts is driven by the power of knowledge to solve today’s most challenging problems. Pew applies a rigorous, analytical approach to improve public policy, inform the public and stimulate civic life. 

We are an independent nonprofit organization – the sole beneficiary of seven individual trusts established between 1948 and 1979 by two sons and two daughters of Sun Oil Company founder Joseph N. Pew and his wife, Mary Anderson Pew. 

Our work lays the foundation for effective policy solutions by informing and engaging citizens, linking diverse interests to pursue common cause and insisting on tangible results. Our projects encourage efficient, responsive governments – at the local, state, national and international levels – serving the best interests of the people. We partner with a diverse range of donors, public and private organizations and concerned citizens who share our interest in fact-based solutions and goal-driven investments to improve society. 

With offices in Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Brussels and London and staff in other regions of the United States as well as Australia, Pew provides an exciting learning environment and the opportunity to work with highly talented individuals. We are a dynamic, rapidly evolving organization that values creativity and innovative thinking and fosters strong teamwork with mutual respect.

Environment:

Pew aims to strengthen policies and practices in ways that produce significant and measurable protection for terrestrial and marine systems worldwide. Pew’s commitment to the environment began in 1974, when we first provided grants to regional conservancies, the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute and the International Oceanographic Foundation. Since then we have continued to work to advance scientific understanding of the causes and consequences of environmental problems along with their solutions; provide economic analysis of decisions affecting such issues; design innovative policy solutions to these problems; and mobilize public support for implementing these solutions. 

Operations:

The operations team is responsible for the day-to-day administrative operations of our environment group, working closely with project staff and reporting to the executive vice president, who in turn reports to the CEO. This unit is charged with establishing structure and maximizing efficiencies to further the mission of Pew’s environmental initiatives. To ensure alignment with and support from the overall institution, the team is responsible for interactions with the institution's operational divisions (human resources, information technology, finance, facilities, and legal) and the executive office – to effectively support the ground breaking work that Pew strives for while maintaining best practices for an increasingly complex and growing global organization.

Position Overview:

The Associate, Operations for Environmental Initiatives will be responsible for supporting project operations and development in PCT’s European offices under the supervision of the Senior Director, Operations for environmental initiatives. Due to the rapid expansion, growth and increasing programmatic complexity of PCT’s environmental initiatives, particularly those with an international focus such as Global Ocean Legacy, Common Fisheries Policy Reform, Protecting the Deep Sea and Combatting IUU Fishing, a critically important organizational challenge is ensuring that PCT’s European offices maintain a solid understanding of and compliance with organizational policies and protocols on administrative matters such as contracts and procurement, hiring practices outside of the U.S., and the appropriate use of consultants. This position will function as an effective liaison between PCT’s European staff and HR, IT, Operations and Facilities staff in Washington. 

The position will be located in Brussels, Belgium.

Requirements:

• Associate's degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred;
• A minimum of two years of work experience, including budgets, contracts and organizational policies and procedures, especially as related to non-profits;
• Solid understanding of and appreciation for PCT’s environmental initiatives programmatic work in Europe;
• A detail and results-oriented style with a focus on process and achievement. Recognized ability to meet multiple deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization;
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, including an ease in briefly summarizing the essence of issues and means to address them;
• Fluency in English and one Brussels language (either French or Dutch) required; fluency in further EU languages desirable;
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to develop and manage productive relationships with colleagues and consultants. Excellent listening skills.

Compensation

We offer a competitive salary and pension package, and statutory benefits.

Travel

It is anticipated that the individual in this position will travel regularly within Europe and periodically to the U.S.

Pew is an equal opportunity employer.

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