Policy Officer for Logistics and E-Commerce

European Transport Workers Federation


Policy Officer for Logistics and E-Commerce
Do you want to play a crucial role in emphasizing the ETF’s strengths in Logistics and E-Commerce?
 
Why work for ETF?
  • Do you want to be the voice of 5 million + Transport Workers from 200 + Transport Unions in 38 countries?
  • Do you want to promote equal opportunities as well as solidarity across borders?
  • Are you pro Fair Transport?
  • Are you committed to Trade Union values?
Function
As the Policy Officer for Logistics and E-Commerce, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating activities, shaping policy and representing ETF in various forums.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Coordination: Coordinate the activities of the ETF work on logistics and e-commerce
  • Support: Provide essential support to the Head of Land transport, affiliates and the ETF Secretariat.
  • Liaison: Collaborate with ETUC and other ETUFs.
  • Company Networks: Launch and coordinate company networks in collaboration with relevant departments as well as ITF’s networks and Secretariat.
  • Meeting Management: Organise, attend and animate meetings and ensure effective follow-up in close cooperation with the dedicated Administrative Assistant.
  • Research: Carry out research pertinent to developing position papers and work.
  • SPOC: Be a direct point of contact for all affiliates, addressing their requests.
  • Policy: Draft policy documents, reports, position papers, etc.
  • Representation: Ensure ETF’s participation in external bodies, representing ETF when required.
  • Databases: Create survey databases, collect input and prepare analysis.
  • EU Funding: Submit and implement EU co-funded projects.
  • Collaboration: Cooperate with both ETF Departments and Communications Officers.
Profile
  • Education: Master’s Degree.
  • Experience: Minimum 4 years‘ experience in trade unions is essential, with expertise in logistics and e-commerce OR membership organisations OR NGOs considered strong assets.
  • Values: Strong commitment to trade unions values.
  • Language Skills: Fluent in English.
  • Communication: Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to synthesize complex information.
  • Proactivity: High level of proactivity and flexibility to navigate through intricate processes.
  • Teamwork: Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small team.
  • Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and dealing with emergencies.
  • IT Skills: Proficient in MS Office.
  • Travel: Willingness and availability to travel 1/2 times per month.
Offer
  • Competitive Salary + Representation 110 € net and Internet at Home Allowance 30 € net, Meal Vouchers of 8 €, Mobile Phone + Subscription, Laptop, Group Insurance (6% of gross salary), Hospitalisation (Discounted rate for family), 100% Public Transport Reimbursement.
  • 25+ Paid Holidays.
  • Up to 2 days teleworking/week.
  • 34 hour week, flexitime.
  • Fulltime permanent contract.
  • A Multicultural Dynamic Team of 22.
  • Weekly Team Meetings, 1 – 1 Coachings, Trainings with External Experts, Yearly Development Appraisals, Team Building Events.
  • European Travel (1/2 times per month).
Hiring process
  • 1st Interview online with an External Interviewer.
  • Personality/Performance Test followed by a Practical Assignment relating to Urban Transport.
  • 2nd Interview in person with Cristina Tilling, Head of Land Transport (your future line manager) and Josef Maurer, Head of Maritime and Operations (ETF covers reasonable travel costs for non-Brussels based applicants).
  • Decision within a week of the 2nd interview.

 The intended recruitment schedule is as follows:

  • Publication: Wednesday, 28 May 2025
  • Application Deadline: Monday, 30 June 2025
  • Screening Period: Week of 30 June 2025
  • Interviews: Monday, 14 July 2025
Application procedure
We invite any interested candidate to send a CV and a short motivation letter in English to Josef Maurer, ETF Head of Operations, at [email protected] by Monday 30 June 2025. Only applications sent by e-mail will be considered.
 
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