Parliamentary Assistant to Claudia Tapardel, MEP

A full time basis Accredited Parliamentary Assistant position is available in the office of Claudia Tapardel, MEP in the European Parliament, Brussels.

MEP Ana-Claudia Tapardel is a Romanian S&D member of the Transport and Tourism Committee (TRAN) and Committee on Constitutional Affairs (AFCO). She is the Co-Chair of the Intergroup on the European Tourism Development.

Place: Brussels

Starting date: Beginning of February 2017

Required skills and qualities:

• Romanian native speaker
• Proven knowledge and advanced experience with European transport policies or constitutional affairs.
• Knowledge of the main EU reports and directives in transport and tourism / constitutional affairs;
• Excellent writing skills, experience in communications;
• Very good analytical skills;
• A proven track record as an assistant in a political environment, applicants with good experience (minimum 2 years) from the European Parliament will have preference;
• An excellent command of English (written and spoken). Skills in Spanish and French is a plus
• Commitment to the aims and values of the S&D
• Forensic attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise work and meet deadlines

Duties:

• Working on TRAN / AFCO reports and opinions, including policy research, presentations, briefing notes on transport and tourism related issues
• Being well informed and keeping updated the activities in TRAN / AFCO committee
• Assistance with political activities, following legislation as it passes though committee and formulating policy
• Liaise with constituents and outside organisations via the telephone, correspondence, emails and face to face meetings
• Respond to emails/letters and draft/send responses as appropriate
• Provide secretarial and administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the office
• Take on additional tasks and responsibilities as required by the Member
• Events organisation and office management.

Applicants should send before 28 February a CV plus a cover letter outlining their experience and qualifications along with very clear reasons why they want the job and the contribution that they can make. This should be emailed to ana-claudia.tapardel-office@europarl.europa.eu. Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.