We’re hiring! EU Policy & Operations Assistant

We are hiring!
EU Policy & Operations Assistant

Join our dynamic team at a leading umbrella association in Brussels, where you’ll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in policy monitoring, project support, and communications in a fast-paced, international environment. 

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UIPI is a leading representative body for homeowners and private landlords in Europe. Based in Brussels, the UIPI’s main task is to ensure that private property owners’ interests are represented vis-à-vis European institutions and in the EU-funded projects in which it participates.

Policy Monitoring & Research

  • Track and analyse EU policies, legislation, and initiatives relevant to property sector
  • Prepare briefings and summaries on key policy developments
  • Attend relevant meetings, events, and conferences, providing detailed reports and insights

Administrative & Organisational Support

  • Assist in organising meetings, workshops, and events, including preparing agendas, materials, and logistics
  • Provide general administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the office, including maintaining records and handling correspondence
  • Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to facilitate communication and collaboration

Support for Projects & Communications

  • Contribute to ongoing projects by helping with content creation, drafting reports, and contribute to the delivery of project’s outputs and deliverables
  • Assist in managing the projects and association’s communications, including updating websites, events, and supporting social media efforts.
  • Help create engaging content to promote our projects
  • Motivated to work in EU Affairs with interest in housing and climate policies
  • Eager to play an active role in EU-funded projects
  • Keen on executing communication type of activities and assisting in organising policy events
  • Master degree related to one of the following fields of expertise: European and/or public policy, real estate, communication;
  • Proficient in written and spoken English. Additional EU languages is an asset;
  • Prior professional experience is an added value;
  • Strong research and organisational skills;
  • Experience with communication and dissemination activities;
  • EU national or have a valid Belgian work permit.
  • A fixed term duration contract of at least 6 months (potentially renewable) under Convention d’immersion professionnelle – CIP contract with additional benefits based on the profile;
  • A stimulating work experience within an EU umbrella association and multicultural environment, with possibility to travel.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send by 22 October 2024 EOB your CV (max. 2 pages) and a motivation letter explaining why you would like to work for us (max.1 page) to Ms Nataša Vistrička, Policy Director, at vistricka@uipi.com, reference: “Application – EU Policy & Operations Assistant” 

Any incomplete application will be disregarded and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We review applications on a rolling-basis. We encourage you to apply as early as possible. 

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