She/he will coordinate activities of various committees and focus groups. She/He will work closely with the COCIR Secretary General and the Committee Chairs. She/He will monitor developments or initiatives taken by the European Commission or other institutions.

Detailed Profile:

Excellent negotiation and Communication skills
Excellent project management skills
Lobbying experience (2-3 years desired)
Team worker
Multi-tasking and Initiative-taking
Knowledge in working with associations
Technical and scientific experience
Regulatory Affairs experience desired
Language skills (fluent English and French, others would be a plus)

Logistics:
Location: based in COCIR Office in Brussels
Travel: occasional
Remuneration: to be negotiated

Main activities:

·Draft Minutes, prepare agendas and organise meetings of each Focus Group
·Complete specific research on related issues/regulations when needed
·Provide presentation material related to Focus Groups & related seminars/workshops
·Provide assistance to Focus Groups on provision of position papers and other key documents, drafting according to FG indications and final papers prior to overall review and publication
·Develop and maintain close relations with European Commission and other relevant Institutions/Organisations
·Monitor the membership of the attendees to Focus Groups’ meetings and be attentive to members’ expectations
·Contribute to lobby plan, communication strategy and other key deliverables
·Assist COCIR Secretary General to develop membership of COCIR and maintain close contacts with key stakeholders and institutions
·Provide input on relevant articles and regular newsletter/press release

Please send CV with motivation letter to secretariat@cocir.org by 4 June latest.