Job opportunity at ACN

Active Citizenship Network, the European branch of the Italian NGO Cittadinanzattiva, is looking for a maternity-replacement to be based in its Representative Office in Brussels, Belgium. The candidate will be accountable to the Director of European Affairs based in Rome, Italy.

In a young, creative, stimulating and dynamic context, we offer the opportunity to work to improve the life of European citizens and patients with a job able to give personal fulfillment.

Job Description

Tasks will include:

• Liaising with the European institutions (especially EP), other organizations and private stakeholders
• Attending official events (EP committee meetings, Commission conferences...) and reporting back
• Networking
• Supporting the team

Profile

Skills, knowledge and qualifications:

• A university degree in law, European studies, social sciences or a similar discipline. Professional experience in health management or consumer policy is desirable
• A very good knowledge of the EU institutions and a strong interest in current affairs and the European political landscape
• A very good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent English (spoken and written). Fluency in Italian and other EU languages is a plus
• Very good networking, communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work in team but also unsupervised and under stress
• Flexibility and experience in organizing events are desirable

Interested and qualified candidates should send their curriculum vitae and cover letter addressed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. describing interest and relevance to the position.

A first round of interviews will take place on July 3^rd in Brussels.

Contract period: six-month renewable term

Desired starting date: September 2019

Published on 17th June 2019