Policy Adviser Social Affairs

IRU is the global industry association for road transport, driving the sustainable mobility of people and goods across the planet. At IRU, we are passionate about what we do.

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Reporting to the Manager – EU Public Affairs, the incumbent will provide organisational and legislative support and will carry out IRU’s outreach on social affairs issues. Working closely with the EU Advocacy team, the Policy Adviser – Social Affairs will develop trust-based relationships with members, relevant public and private partners, government officials, politicians, industry representatives and other third-party stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and analyse social affairs-related policy and market, trends, implement actions, enabling sustainable operations for transport operators, in line with IRU’s positions on social affairs matters.
• Report on EU legislative and policy initiatives with a clear impact for the sector.
• Draft position papers, analysis documents, amendments, briefings, meeting reports and other advocacy documents
• Proactively propose actions and positions on EU road transport social and related policy and legislation
• Monitor and influence the EU legislative and non-legislative environment
• Develop and build strong network of external stakeholders such as the European Commission, European Parliament, Council, European Labor Authority, enforcers organisations and other relevant stakeholders and represent IRU before in meetings and official events of such external authorities
• Ensure cross-functional collaboration with other IRU departments.
• Proactively support with the organisation and servicing of IRU meetings such as the IRU Commission on Social Affairs, high-level conferences, advocacy workshops, seminars, and meetings with relevant officials
• Ensure administrative tasks are completed on time

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & BEHAVIOURS

• Excellent command of English, other EU language is an asset.
• Master level degree in law, economics, political science, European studies or a related field (other relevant qualifications are an asset).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in EU public affairs, law, policy, or within EU institutions (experience in EU social policy and/or EU transport policy is an asset).
• Knowledge of EU decision-making procedures.
• Full-time availability in Brussels with readiness to travel, including to European Parliament sessions in Strasbourg.
• Proven ability to work in a team, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and engage with internal and external stakeholders.

=> Please attach your motivation letter (in English) along with your resume in one .pdf document.

We look forward to hearing from you!