Policy Officer for Aviation

European Transport Workers’ Federation

Hours
34 hours per week

Salary
Competitive Salary paid 13.92 times a year

About the Organisation

The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) is a pan-European trade union organisation which embraces transport trade unions from the European Union, the European Economic Area and Central and Eastern European countries. The ETF was created at a founding congress in Brussels on 14-15 June 1999, but we have our roots in pan-European transport trade union organisations that stretch back 60 years.

Today, the ETF represents more than 5 million transport workers from more than 200 transport unions and 38 European countries. These workers are found in all parts of the transport industry, on land, sea and in the air. We cover workers in the following sectors:

• Civil aviation
• Fisheries
• Inland waterways
• Logistics
• Maritime transport
• Ports and docks
• Railways
• Road transport
• Tourism
• Urban public transport

We also have specific structures to represent women and young transport workers.

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Coordination: Ensuring seamless collaboration within the Civil Aviation Section and its sub-sectors.
• Support: Provide essential support to the Head of 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

Skills, Competencies & Experience

Required Skills:

• 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.

Required Experience:

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

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree

Compensation & Benefits

• 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.
• 34 hour week, flexitime.
• Weekly Team Meetings, 1 – 1 Coachings, Trainings with External Experts, Yearly Development Appraisals, Team Building Events
• European Travel (1/2 times per month).

Working locations

• 2 days teleworking/week.

How to apply

• 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]

Policies

ETF is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees, regardless of sex, marital status, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation and any other characteristics unrelated to the performance of the job. Selection will be in accordance with objective, job related criteria and the appointment will be on the basis of applicants’ merits and abilities.

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