Do you want to play a crucial role in emphasizing the ETF’s strengths in Urban Transport and Mobility?
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 equal opportunities 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 Urban Transport and Mobility, 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 the activities of the Urban Public Transport Committee including all sub-sectors and the ETF’s work in the framework of the Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee.
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Support: Provide essential support to the Head of Land transport, affiliates and the ETF Secretariat.
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Liaison: Collaborate with ETUC 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: Organise, attend and animate meetings and ensure effective follow-up in close cooperation with the dedicated Administrative Assistant.
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Research: Carry out research pertinent to developing position papers and work.
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SPOC: Be a direct point of contact for all affiliates, addressing their requests.
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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 both ETF Departments and Communications Officers.
Profile
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Education: Master’s Degree.
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Experience: Minimum 4 years‘ experience in trade unions is essential, with expertise in urban transport OR membership organisations OR NGOs considered strong assets.
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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 proactivity and flexibility to navigate through intricate processes.
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Teamwork: Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small team.
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Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and dealing with emergencies.
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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 110 € net and Internet at Home Allowance 30 € net, Meal Vouchers of 8 €, Mobile Phone + Subscription, Laptop, Group Insurance (6% of gross salary), Hospitalisation (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 22.
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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).
Hiring process
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1st Interview online with an External Interviewer.
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Personality/Performance Test followed by a Practical Assignment relating to Urban Transport.
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2nd Interview in person with Cristina Tilling, Head of Land Transport (your future line manager) and Josef Maurer, Head of Maritime and Operations (ETF covers reasonable travel costs for non-Brussels based applicants).
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Decision within a week of the 2nd interview.
Application procedure
We invite any interested candidate to send a CV and a short motivation letter in English to Josef Maurer, ETF Head of Operations, at [email protected] by Monday 30 June 2025. Only applications sent by e-mail will be considered.
Brussels, 28 May 2025
