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Project Officer on Chemicals

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BEUC - European Consumer Organisation

Brussels, Belgium

BEUC, The European Consumer Organisation is looking to recruit a Project Officer on Chemicals and International Trade Agreements (70% post for 12 months).

Reporting to the Head of Sustainability and Safety, the position will involve:

  • Coordinating and implementing a project which is linked to the impact of the ongoing international trade negotiations between the United States and the EU for a Trade- and Investment Partnership (TTIP) on EU’s chemicals legislation;
  • Influencing the EU’s agenda on regulating hormone disrupting chemicals;
  • Preparing position papers as well as technical briefings on these issues;
  • Undertaking advocacy and outreach activities;
  • Representing BEUC in relevant committees, working groups and public events.

The main qualifications we are looking for are:

  • A master’s degree relevant to chemicals or environmental issues;
  • Sound understanding of the EU’s chemicals legislation REACH, nanomaterials and hormone disrupting chemicals;
  • At least 3 years relevant work experience;
  • First class writing skills and experience in developing position papers;
  • Good understanding of consumer and trade issues and a commitment to advancing the interests of consumers in the area of chemicals regulation;
  • Ability to write and communicate well in English;
  • Team player – Ability to perform under pressure – Well organised.

What we offer:

  • A multicultural working environment within an organisation dedicated to promoting the consumer interests;
  • A non-routine job implying action in several topics related to trade and chemicals;
  • Networking opportunities with numerous organisations;
  • A 70% fixed term contract, ideally starting on 1st October 2015, for 12 months;
  • A competitive package (salary, fringe benefits and extra-legal paid leave).
Applications for the position should be sent before 31 August 2015 by e-mail to apply@beuc.eu with subject line:Project Officer Chemicals. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Your application should include the following documents:

  1. A short motivation letter;
  2. A detailed curriculum-vitae;
  3. In a separate file, answers to the following questions:
  • Why would you like to work at BEUC?
    • Briefly explain the main reasons that motivate you to work at BEUC, using maximum 150 words.
  • Why should BEUC appoint you?
    • Tell us why you think we should appoint you above other candidates, using maximum 150 words.
  • What is the main consumer challenge in the coming decade?
    • Describe one important consumer challenge in the years to come in maximum 150 words.
Any incomplete application will be disregarded.

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