JOB OFFER

Policy Officer

Brussels, 23 March 2023

Founded in 1997, the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe represents 32 family associations and organisations from 16 European Countries. The Federation has a participatory status with the Council of Europe and is a member of the Platform for Fundamental Rights of the European Union.


Application deadline: 17th of April 2023

Profile of the position:

As our new Policy Officer, you will be an essential member of the FAFCE team. You will be in charge of:

  • the legislative monitoring of the EU institutions (European Commission’s legislative initiatives, EU Presidencies, European Parliament’s plenaries, etc.);
  • researching for the preparation of meetings, background notes and drafts (EU law research, production of expertise on family-related topics);
  • attending and reporting from meetings, representing the Federation, when needed.

General Requirements:

  • university degree in Political Sciences, International Relations, Public Affairs,
    Law or Economics.
  • working experience of at least two years in a European Institution or NGO.
  • excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

Language requirements:

Fluent in English and another EU language (good command of both the spoken and written components – CEFR Level: C1 – Advanced). German and/or French are an asset.

Personal Commitment:

The successful candidate will share the core values of FAFCE, which are rooted in the social and moral teaching of the Roman Catholic Church.

Reference:
A letter of reference is required, which will confirm the adherence to the aforementioned values.

Contract and salary:
Permanent contract. Salary commensurate with experience plus extra-legal benefits package.

Place of Employment:

Brussels, Belgium (FAFCE Office). On occasional basis, travels to Strasbourg or another European city will be required.

How to apply:

Please send your 1) CV, 2) cover letter and 3) letter of reference in pdf format addressed to Vincenzo Bassi (Mr.), President (info@fafce.org) with the subject line “JOB OFFER – POLICY OFFICER”.  Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.