European Transport Workers’ Federation is hiring a Policy Officer for Aviation

Do you want to play a crucial role in advocating for the rights and interests of aviation workers?

Why work for ETF?

• Do you want to be the voice of 5 million + Transport Workers from 200 + Transport Unions in 38 countries?

• Do you want to promote the interest of aviation workers in Europe as well as solidarity across borders?

• Are you pro Fair Transport?

• Are you committed to Trade Union values?

Your Role

As a Policy Officer for Aviation, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating activities, shaping policy, and representing ETF in various forums.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordination: Ensuring seamless collaboration within the Civil Aviation Section and its sub-sectors.

• Support: Provide essential support to the Deputy General Secretary with responsibilities for Civil Aviation in executing strategic initiatives.

• Research: Conduct in-depth research on aviation-related subjects to inform policy decisions.

• Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for affiliates, addressing their requests and maintaining strong communication channels.

• Policy: Draft policy documents, reports, position papers, and other relevant materials.

• Representation: Ensuring ETF participation in external bodies, representing the organization when required.

• Project Management: Submit and implement EU co-funded projects, demonstrating strong project management skills.

• Analysis: Create survey databases, collect input, and prepare insightful analyses.

• Political Insight: Keep the Section informed and consulted on political developments within the aviation sector.

• Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee: Support the ETF’s work within the Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee for Civil Aviation.

• Collaboration: Work closely with the rest of the Civil Aviation Department, the Communications Officer, and liaise with the ITF Civil Aviation Team.

• Campaigns: Design and implement impactful campaigns related to aviation.

• Meeting Management: Organize, attend, and facilitate meetings, collaborating closely with the Administrative Assistant for effective follow-up.

Your Profile

• Education: Master’s Degree.

• Experience: Minimum 4 years‘ experience in trade unions is essential, with expertise in aviation OR membership organisations OR NGOs considered strong assets.

• Values: Strong commitment to trade unions values.

• EU Bubble Exposure: Such knowledge is a strong asset.

• Language Skills: Fluent in English.

• Communication: Strong communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex information.

• Proactivity: High level of proactivity and flexibility to navigate through intricate processes.

• Teamwork: Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small team.

• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and dealing with emergencies.

• IT Skills: Proficient in MS Office.

• Travel: Willingness and availability to travel 1/2 times per month.

Offer

• Competitive Salary + Representation costs and Internet at Home Allowance, Meal Vouchers, Mobile Phone + Subscription, Laptop, Group Insurance, Hospitalisation insurance (Discounted rate for family), 100% Public Transport Reimbursement.

• 25+ Paid Holidays.

• Up to 2 days teleworking/week.

• 34 hour week, flexitime.

• Fulltime permanent contract.

• A Multicultural Dynamic Team of 23.

• Weekly Team Meetings, 1 – 1 Coachings, Trainings with External Experts, Yearly Development Appraisals, Team Building Events.

• European Travel (1/2 times per month).