POLICY COORDINATOR , American Chamber of Commerce in Belgium

Key duties:

• Coordinate all aspects of policy work and drive the implementation of the organization’s policy goals.
• Develop contacts with those working in other Chambers and Associations who also work to improve the business environment in Belgium.
• Develop contacts with members to keep abreast of their policy concerns.
• Scan media and other policy sources daily and prepare a daily digest of political and economic developments, flagging up potential areas of concern for members.
• Act as committee liaison for the Government Relations Forum and Human Resources Committee.
• Work with the Government Relations Forum (GRF) and their network of contacts within the political world at Federal and Regional levels, in order to develop a good working relationship with them while gaining an insight into policy priorities in areas closely related to members’ concerns.
• Conduct research into policy issues and draft policy material and publications and write the weekly blog on the most pressing policy issue.
• Write and/or coordinate all policy material, making full use of all available technology, for online and offline use.

Candidate profile:

• Excellent written and spoken English (native language ability). A good level in both Dutch and French.
• Good communication, networking and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and research.
• A natural sense of responsibility and willing to take the initiative.
• University education.
• 2-3 years’ experience in a work environment.

Interested?

• Check our website www.amcham.be to find out more positions and us
• Send your CV plus a brief covering letter, in English, describing what you can offer toswheeler@amcham.be before June 6, 2014.
• The successful candidate will be available to start as of July 22, 2014.
• Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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