Enforcement Officer , BEUC - European Consumer Organisation

Brussels, Belgium

(Full Time Permanent Contract)

BEUC, the European Consumer Organisation, is currently looking for a senior officer to work on EU legal issues relevant to consumers to assist the BEUC Secretariat and our members in campaigning to influence EU policies. The position will focus on improving the enforcement of EU legislation of relevance to consumers by co-ordination our members activities in this respect.

With at least 5 years of experience in a position dealing with application of EU legislation, you will report to the Deputy Director General.

The tasks of the position will include:

• Co-ordinating consumer law enforcement activities by and between our members;
• Expanding and maintaining the BEUC member expert network;
• Co-ordinating strategic advice on enforcement activities for and from members; and
• Promoting the exchange of best practices with the aim of improving public and private enforcement of consumer rights in the EU;
• Developing policy input and evidence for promoting a European consumer law enforcement policy and an efficient EU law tool box for the enforcement of consumer rights promoting a stronger involvement of consumer organisations into the work of the authorities and co-operation with them in this respect;
• To do so, the officer will:
• develop a mid- (3-years) and short (annual) - term strategy for the co-ordination of our members enforcement activities;
• identify suitable topics for enforcement actions based on our members’ input; and
• promote best practices in enforcement as well as the involvement of consumers in the application and enforcement EU regulation.

The main qualifications that we are looking for are:

• An advanced university degree in law;
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in a position related to the application and enforcement of EU/national law;
• Excellent writing and presentation skills in English are essential;
• Very good communication skills;
• Excellent knowledge of the EU institutions;
• Very good knowledge of Union law enforcement instruments and policy such as consumer interest injunctions, collective redress, consumer alternative-dispute settlement;
• Experience in co-operating with a EU wide organisational network is an asset;
• Interest in and willingness to learn about consumer affairs.

What we offer:

• A multidisciplinary and multicultural working environment within an organization dedicated to the promotion of consumers rights;
• Networking opportunities with numerous organisations and the EU institutions;
• A full-time permanent contract with a competitive package (salary, fringe benefits and extra-legal paid leave).

Applications for the position should be sent before 20 September 2015 by e-mail to apply@beuc.eu with subject line: Enforcement Officer. 

Interviews will take place in Brussels.
Starting as soon as possible.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Your application should include the following documents:

1. A short motivation letter;
2. A detailed curriculum-vitae;
3. In a separate file, answers to the following questions:

• Why would you like to work at BEUC?
• Briefly explain the main reasons that motivate you to work at BEUC, using maximum 150 words.
• Why should BEUC appoint you?
• Tell us why you think we should appoint you above other candidates, using maximum 150 words.
• Why is it important to improve the enforcement of EU consumer law?
• Using maximum 150 words.

Any incomplete application will be disregarded.