Regulations & Policy Officer

General Information

Start Date:                        As soon as possible, no later than May 2nd

Commitment:                   Full Time

Description

Are you interested in European regulations and standards, do you like bicycles/e-bikes and want to have an interesting professional experience in public affairs in Brussels? Join CONEBI, the European association of the Bicycle, E-Bikes, and Parts & Accessories Industries in Europe, as a Regulations & Policy Officer.

CONEBI represents the Bicycle, E-Bikes and Parts & Accessories Industries at European level, working on a wide variety of EU regulations, policy and standards related to vehicles, industry, transport, internal market and ESG policies. CONEBI is located close to the European Institutions in Brussels.

What will you be expected to do?

Your main responsibility will be to support the CONEBI Technical Director in technical regulatory & Policy work and to support the CONEBI team where needed. The tasks include:

• Monitoring and shaping the technical policy & regulatory discussions that affect the Bicycle, E-Bike, Parts & Accessories Industries and Cycling in general at European and international levels.
• Help develop CONEBI’s positions to inform institutions and other stakeholders.
• Reaching out to the EU institutions for an open dialogue on the files that are relevant for CONEBI.

• Writing position papers and advocacy strategies together with the CONEBI secretariat.
• Preparation of and participation in meetings, conferences and events with EU and national stakeholders, including efficient support (agenda, minutes, research, follow-up).
• Coordination of several CONEBI working groups.
• Supporting internal research & analysis activities. 

Your requirements

• University Degree, preferably in a technical field.
• Excellent communication skills in English; knowledge of other EU languages is an asset.
• Good knowledge of the EU decision-making process,
• 1 to 3 years working experience in EU regulatory affairs. Experience in the transport policy is a plus.
• Working experience or internship in the EU institutions, and particularly the European Parliament, would be a strong asset.
• Very good command of MS Office.
• Research skills and analytical thinking.
• Proactive and flexible attitude.
• Well-organised and structured way of working.
• Right to live and work in Belgium.

What’s in it for me?

• A challenging job opportunity surrounded by international colleagues
• Valuable working experience in European public affairs
• Expand your personal network by interacting with a wide range of companies and stakeholders
• A competitive salary according to your experience

Application Procedure

If interested send your CV and one page motivation letter (in English) to  daniela.leveratto@conebi.eu, mathias.hierl@conebi.eu , manuel.marsilio@conebi.eu and hellen.van.mil@conebi.eu.
Please use the subject line “Regulations & Policy Officer – CONEBI”.

Deadline: 10 April 2024

CONEBI does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or national origin.

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