Start: Mid-November 2019 Application deadline: 25th October 2019 2 year employment contract
Purpose of the role
To monitor and analyse policy developments in the EU Institutions that could impact on the interests of the EU petroleum refining and marketing industry and propose/help to develop advocacy strategies and plans.The role also involve carrying out advocacy towards the EU institutions, coordinate the work of member companies on specific policy issues, internal reporting and communications.
Who are we?
The European Petroleum Refiners Association (based in Brussels) currently represents the interests of 40 companies operating refineries in the EU. Members account for almost 100% of EU petroleum refining capacity and more than 75% of EU motor fuel retail sales. The Association comprises two divisions:
FuelsEurope, the advocacy division of the European Petroleum Refiners Association, represents the industry with the EU Institutions, and aims to promote economically and environmentally sustainable refining, supply and use of petroleum products in the EU, by providing input and expert advice to the EU Institutions, Member State Governments and the wider community, thus contributing in a constructive and pro-active way to the development and implementation of EU policies and regulations.
What do we offer?
A two-year contract;
Competitive package complemented with fringe benefits;
International and dynamic multicultural environment.
What do we expect from you?
General responsibilities
Monitor and analyse EU policy and legislative proposals potentially relevant to the EU petroleum refining and marketing industry in one or more policy areas;
Develop and maintain a contact network in the EU institutions;
Develop and maintain knowledge of the policy and legislative procedures in the EU Institutions;
Coordinate the contributions and views of Member Companies and develop proposals for advocacy positions and strategies;
Develop, represent and advocate the position of FuelsEurope, related to the assigned portfolio, to the EU Institutions and other stakeholders;
Cooperate with the Advocacy and with Communication Team;
Manage a network of internal and external key stakeholders, necessary for effective advocacy.
What is your professional profile?
Education & Experience:
University graduate with strong interest in politics, institutional affairs;
5 years or more working experience, including exposure to EU Institutions, with good knowledge of the EU institutional procedures;
Good ability to analyse, summarise and pick out essential elements of texts, sometimes containing technical elements;
Fluent in English and possibly one other EU language;
Experience of trade association and/or the energy sector will be an advantage.
Skills & Competencies:
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral;
Strong interpersonal and networking skills and the ability to influence others through these;
Team player with good cultural sensitivity;
Ability to build and maintain network of contacts;
Positive mindset and integrity;
Good flexibility and the ability to work independently.
What is your report line? You will report to the Senior Policy Executive
To apply, please send your CV and motivation letter to:recruitment@fuelseurope.eu mentioning “EU Policy Advisor” in the subject of your e-mail.By applying for this vacancy, you agree that we use your personal data for recruitment purposes only.All your private information will be deleted from our files after the recruitment proces
