The European People’s Party (EPP) is currently recruiting a POLITICAL ADVISOR (m/f) or its headquarters in Brussels. The main focus of this position will be the areas of environment and Climate Change, but candidates should be flexible and show the ability to get acquainted with other topics.

Potential candidates will need the following requirements:

• University degree;
• Understanding and basic knowledge about environmental policies as well as being familiar with the issue of Climate Change;
• Fundamental understanding of the European institutions;
• Organizational skills;
• The ability to plan your own work, work on your own initiative and to deadlines;
• The ability to manage pressure and conflicting demands;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Tact and discretion;
• Ability to work in a team;
• Reliability and honesty;
• Project management skills;

The person we are looking for should have at least 3 years of working experience and be familiar with the functioning of the European institutions and European policy making in the abovementioned areas. Fluency in English language is required. Knowledge of other languages as well as experience of working in an international team are an asset.

The EPP pays a competitive salary according to Belgian legislation and Social Security. Additional benefits will be provided in the package.

Applications should be sent until 10 February 2012 to the European People´s Party, Deputy Secretary General Christian Kremer, Rue du Commerce 10, 1000 Brussels, Belgium (ckremer@epp.eu).

The European People´s Party is the largest political party on European level, with 74 member parties from 39 countries, 16 Heads of Government, 13 European Commissioners (including the President), and the largest Group in the European Parliament with 271 members. A staff of 25 persons from all over Europe works in the EPP Headquarters in Brussels, creating a truly European work environment.

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