European Affairs Adviser
EBU - European Broadcasting Union - 04 December 2008
Job Description
Mission: Monitoring relevant EU policy and representing the interests of the EBU and its Members vis-à-vis the European institutions and other international institutions
Influence: Contribute to development of lobbying strategy vis-à-vis the European institutions.
Accountability:
Job content & diversity:
- Ensure permanent and effective monitoring of the activities of European and other international institutions and related developments
- Provide the EBU Permanent Services and Members with adequate and timely information on such activities
- Contribute to the drafting of positions by the EBU on such activities.
- Actively consult and co-operate with the Members in Brussels
- Promote adopted EBU positions vis-à-vis the organizations
- Implement action designed to advance the EBU’s and Members’ profile and common interests at the European level
Independence of action: As a member of a small team he/she will have a fair degree of independence in carrying out the required tasks.
Financial responsibilities: None
Staff supervision: None
Communication/ interpersonal skills:
- dynamic and conscientious
- diplomatic skills
- public speaking and writing skills
- flexible, proactive and creative approach
- problem solving
- organisational skills
Team spirit/ Leadership: Ability to work in a spirit of co-operation with Members and with the EBU colleagues. Ability to carry out pan-European team work.
Education: University level
Knowledge :
- Excellent spoken and written knowledge of the two official languages of the EBU (French and English). Knowledge of other European languages is an advantage.
- Understanding of the audiovisual and media sector and relevant policy
- Excellent knowledge of the European decision-making mechanisms
- Knowledge of MS Office software applications.
Experience 5 years relevant professional experience.
Applications, accompanied by a curriculum vitae, should be sent directly to the EBU Human Resources Service either by email (poncet[at]ebu.ch) or by post, l'Ancienne-Route 17 A, 1218
Grand-Saconnex, Suisse.