Europe is experiencing exciting and challenging times. Digital tools and technologies are ever-more shaping our daily lives and transforming different sectors. The European DIGITAL SME Alliance represents and supports the main driver of such changes in Europe - small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the ICT sector. Representing over 45,000 SMEs through its national and regional member associations, DIGITAL SME is Europe’s first and largest ICT SME association. Along with the rapid acceleration of Europe’s digital transformation, the Alliance is growing and in need of a highly motivated and hands-on Tech Policy Officer to strengthen our Brussels-based team!

The selected candidate will support DIGITAL SME’s activities in different digital domains (Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Smart Communities, digital skills, etc.) and will also help to strengthen the synergies between the association’s policy and project management activities.

The successful candidate is a self-starter, with a keen interest in digital policies and willing to take initiative while handling a wide variety of tasks.

Are you passionate about technology and interested in making a real impact in the digital landscape? Do you have a first experience in digital policy and want to take on a new challenge? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Your role and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to shaping policy recommendations on regulatory issues with a technological dimension
• Monitor legislative processes and policy initiatives with a technological dimension
• Identify areas for development related to DIGITAL SME’s priorities in standardisation
• Represent DIGITAL SME in project meetings and events on standardisation and other EU policy / legislative matters,
• Support the organisation of events and working group meetings
• Support DIGITAL SME’s standardisation work in EU-funded projects
• Contribute to internal teamwork and engage the association’s members and network as necessary,
• Ad-hoc support

Requirements:

• At least 1-year experience in a relevant policy /tech or EU-funded project position
• Completed higher education diploma
• Outstanding Organizational skills and time management
• Fluent in spoken and written English, working level of other EU languages is a plus
• Able to learn and take responsibility quickly and proactively
• Able to work independently and under pressure
• Able and ready to undertake administrative tasks
• Can-do attitude
• Sense of humour!

Desirable skills

• Experience in EU funded projects
• Keen interest in digital policy and understanding of standardisation

Work Conditions

As a Tech Policy Officer you will be part of a dynamic international team. The office is located at the heart of the EU district in Brussels, easily accessible by public transport. Since the pandemic, we have established a hybrid work model, where the team works partly from the office, partly remotely. Flexible working hours are also part of the deal – the Alliance’s organisational culture is result- rather than control-driven.

We offer a full-time, permanent contract and a competitive salary package in line with your skills and level of experience.

Short missions abroad within the EU are a key part of the role.

The European DIGITAL SME Alliance is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion of people from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. We strongly encourage qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply!

Application procedure

Please send your application by email to jobs@digitalsme.eu, subject: “VACANCY/TPO24”, including the following documents and information:

• CV (Europass template)
• Cover letter (one page maximum)
• Desired net salary/month
• Earliest date of availability to start the job
• Names and contact details of two references (will not be contacted before having the agreement of the candidate)

Deadline for applications: 20th September 2024

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Only applications including all the above-mentioned documents and information will be considered. Please read this vacancy notice carefully and only apply if you fulfil the key requirements! In your cover letter, please focus on your technical and professional experience as it relates to this vacancy, in addition to your motivation and interest for the Alliance’s work. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Privacy disclaimer: DIGITAL SME ensures a GDPR-compliant treatment of your personal data. Please note, we might keep your CV and all the information provided in your application, so that we can contact you in the future should a similar position open again. If you don’t want your data to be retained, please indicate this in your application.