Do you want to play a crucial role in developing ETF’s involvement in European Works Councils and company policy?
Why work for ETF?
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Do you want to be the voice of 5 million + Transport Workers from 200 + Transport Unions in 38 countries?
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Do you want to promote the interests of transport workers in Europe as well as solidarity across borders?
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Are you pro Fair Transport?
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Are you committed to Trade Union values?
Function
As the Policy Officer for European Works Councils and Company Policy, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating activities, shaping policy, and representing ETF in various forums.
Key Responsibilities
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Coordination: Coordinate and implement ETF’s policies on EWCs, company law, and due diligence.
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Support: Provide essential support to affiliates, EWC members and the ETF Secretariat.
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Liaison: Collaborate with ETUC, ETUI and other ETUFs.
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Company Networks: Launch and coordinate company networks in collaboration with relevant departments as well as ITF’s networks and Secretariat.
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Meeting Management: Organize, attend and animate meetings and ensure effective follow-up in close cooperation with the dedicated Assistant.
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Research: Carry out in-depth pertinent research.
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SPOC: Be a direct point of contact for all affiliates, addressing their requests on EWCs and company policy matters.
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Policy: Draft policy documents, reports, position papers, etc.
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Representation: Ensure ETF’s participation in external bodies, representing ETF when required.
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Databases: Create survey databases, collect input, and prepare analysis.
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EU Funding: Submit and implement EU co-funded projects.
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Collaboration: Cooperate with ETF Departments and Communications Officers.
Your Profile
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Education: Master’s Degree in EITHER Industrial Relations OR EU Law OR Political Sciences OR Sociology.
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Experience: Minimum 4 years‘ experience in trade unions plus knowledge of European Industrial Relations and expertise in European Working Councils and/or Company Policy is essential.
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Values: Strong commitment to trade unions values.
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Language Skills: Fluent in English.
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Communication: Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to synthesize complex information.
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Proactivity: High level of initiative, independence and adaptability in order to work effectively in a small team.
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IT Skills: Proficient in MS Office.
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Travel: Willingness and availability to travel 1/2 times per month.
Offer
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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.
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25+ Paid Holidays.
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Up to 2 days teleworking/week.
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34 hour week, flexitime.
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Fulltime permanent contract.
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A Multicultural Dynamic Team of 23.
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Weekly Team Meetings, 1 – 1 Coachings, Trainings with External Experts, Yearly Development Appraisals, Team Building Events.
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European Travel (1/2 times per month).
