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Do you believe that innovative technologies are essential enablers for digital transformation, clean energy and sustainability? Are you committed to Europe and the opportunities it has to lead on the global stage?
Does working in a truly international environment motivate you? Are you a shaper? Then join us and be part of shaping a future that’s good.
Orgalim has currently three open positions:
- Policy Director, responsible for climate, energy, environment, innovation, investment and economic policy issues
- Adviser, responsible for Internal Market policies
- Adviser, responsible for innovation and investment policies, foresight, and economic policy and statistics
Find the full job descriptions below.
Policy Director
Orgalim – Europe’s Technology Industries – is looking for a Policy Director to join our team of over 30 people, with 14 nationalities, representing the interests of Europe’s technology industries towards the EU institutions. The Policy Director will lead our work on EU policies ranging from climate, energy, environment, innovation, investment and economic policy issues. This is an opportunity to work in one of the leading industry associations in Europe, representing Europe’s largest industrial branch, on issues that are at the top of the EU political agenda and key both to Europe’s industrial base and to addressing the most urgent challenges facing our continent.
Who we are
Orgalim represents Europe’s technology industries: companies spanning the mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronics, ICT and metal technology branches that innovate at the crossroads of digital and physical technology. Our industries develop and manufacture the products, systems and services that enable a prosperous and sustainable future. Ranging from large globally active corporations to regionally anchored small and medium-sized enterprises, the companies we represent directly employ 11 million people across Europe and generate an annual turnover of around €2,000 billion.
Orgalim commits to champion an EU policy agenda for sustainable growth; to support the industry in its transformation; and to advance dialogue between business, policymakers and citizens on the relationship of technology to society. We are shaping a future that’s good.
We are working with policymakers and stakeholders to strengthen our industries’ growth and global leadership, to maximise their contribution to Europe’s economy and society, and to foster a new relationship of trust between businesses and citizens. Orgalim is focused on driving a policy agenda that puts innovation at the heart of the EU. You will have the opportunity to work with experts from some of the most innovative associations and companies in Europe. At a decisive time for Europe, you will play a key part in shaping a policy agenda that is directly connected to the future success the European Union.
Job brief and responsibilities
The Policy Director will set the overall strategy and execution of Orgalim’s policy team, working in tandem with the Policy Director responsible for Digitalisation, Internal Market, Trade and Legal. He/she will specifically focus on Orgalim’s work on the climate, energy, environment, innovation, investment and economic policy issues, while ensuring a maximum use of the synergies across Orgalim’s entire policy portfolio. The responsibilities include:
- As a member of the Orgalim Executive Committee, supporting the Director General in the overall management of the association
- Managing a team of 5 colleagues
- Shaping, advising and proactively driving Orgalim’s advocacy efforts at EU level
- Driving the work in Orgalim’s relevant working groups and task forces, engaging directly with our members to build relationships, identify needs and deliver value
- Developing and maintaining strong networks with all relevant stakeholders
- Promoting, inspiring and driving the teamwork and synergies with the rest of the members of the policy team
Your profile
- 10 years’ work experience or more
- Excellent knowledge of the European Union and its institutions, processes and policies.
- Deep understanding of EU policies relating to the climate, energy, environmental and innovation agenda
- Academic or professional background in economics or related field, with additional academic experience (political science, legal, engineering, business…) a plus
- A recognised leader, with proven competence managing an international team
- A networker, at ease operating at the highest levels in the private and public sector and developing strong partnerships and relationships both inside and outside the organization
- Effective collaborator and experience working in a matrix environment (i.e. ability to influence without formal authority).
- Excellent written and oral communicator
- Mother-tongue equivalent knowledge of English; knowledge of other European languages is a plus
Our offer
A full-time role in a dynamic, flexible and international work environment in Brussels where you can take initiative, make a mark, and grow professionally. Occasional European travel will be required.
Joining one of the leading industry associations in Brussels and being at the heart of the ongoing industrial transformation of Europe.
A competitive salary based on experience and merit.
Please send CV and motivation letter to secretariat@orgalim.eu for the attention of Inge Dewit Vanhaelen.
- by 15 March 2020, mentioning “Director” in the e-mail subject line.
- In the body of the email, please copy in: “I hereby consent that my personal data is processed by Orgalim for recruitment purposes” so that we have your written consent to follow up on your application.
Adviser – Internal Market
Job brief and responsibilities
The Adviser’s role will consist of shaping and driving Orgalim’s agenda on Internal Market policies, “closing the gap” between physical and digital elements of the Internal Market. The responsibilities range from the New Legislative Framework and mechanical/electrical regulations to standardisation policy, market surveillance and better regulation. He/she will report to the Policy Director responsible, working closely with the wider policy team to leverage synergies across Orgalim’s entire policy portfolio. The responsibilities include:
- Coordinating, advising and proactively implementing Orgalim’s advocacy efforts on the policy issues at EU level
- Managing the work in Orgalim’s relevant working groups and task forces, engaging directly with our members to build relationships, identify needs and deliver value;
- Building a strong network within the EU institutions and among relevant stakeholders;
- Representing Orgalim in policy discussions with decision makers and at external events;
- Supporting the Policy Director responsible with the broader management of the Orgalim policy team
Your profile
- 4-6 years of relevant experience in the European institutions, industry, associations or consultancies
- A university degree in law, political science, engineering, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of the European Union and its institutions, processes and policies
- Experience working on policy issues impacting Europe’s Technology Industries a strong plus
- Customer/member-oriented
- An excellent communicator, both written and oral
- A self-starter with proactive mindset, strong attention to detail and a “can-do” attitude
- Very high proficiency in English; good knowledge of other European languages is a plus
- An effective team player with ability to work within flexible and multidisciplinary structures
Please send CV and motivation letter to secretariat@orgalim.eu for the attention of Inge Dewit Vanhaelen.
- by 20 March 2020, mentioning “Adviser – IM” in the e-mail subject line.
- In the body of the email, please copy in: “I hereby consent that my personal data is processed by Orgalim for recruitment purposes” so that we have your written consent to follow up on your application.
Adviser – innovation, foresight, E&S
Job brief and responsibilities
The Adviser’s role will consist of shaping and driving Orgalim’s agenda on innovation and investment policy, foresight, economic policy and statistics. He/she will report to the Policy Director responsible, working closely with the wider policy team to leverage synergies across Orgalim’s entire policy portfolio. The responsibilities include:
- Coordinating, advising and proactively implementing Orgalim’s advocacy efforts on the policy issues at EU level
- Managing the work in Orgalim’s relevant working groups and task forces, engaging directly with our members to build relationships, identify needs and deliver value;
- Building a strong network within the EU institutions and among relevant stakeholders;
- Representing Orgalim in policy discussions with decision makers and at external events;
- Supporting the Policy Director responsible with the broader management of the Orgalim policy team
Your profile
- 4-6 years of relevant experience in the European institutions, industry, associations or consultancies
- A university degree in economics, political science, engineering, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of the European Union and its institutions, processes and policies
- Experience working on policy issues impacting Europe’s Technology Industries a strong plus
- Customer/member-oriented
- An excellent communicator, both written and oral
- A self-starter with proactive mindset, strong attention to detail and a “can-do” attitude
- Very high proficiency in English; good knowledge of other European languages is a plus
- An effective team player with ability to work within flexible and multidisciplinary structures
Please send CV and motivation letter to secretariat@orgalim.eu for the attention of Inge Dewit Vanhaelen.
- by 20 March 2020, mentioning “Adviser, I-F-E&S” in the e-mail subject line.
- In the body of the email, please copy in: “I hereby consent that my personal data is processed by Orgalim for recruitment purposes” so that we have your written consent to follow up on your application.