Policy Officer – EU/EEA Affairs (Temporary)

EFTA; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 73 000 - 89 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

International career opportunities

Inclusive environment

Competitive benefit package

Résumé du poste

The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Secretariat in Brussels invites applications for two Temporary Policy Officer roles in the Internal Market Division, for a six-month period with potential extension up to twelve months. The positions emphasize independent project work and cross‑division collaboration.

Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, monitoring EU policy developments, drafting memos and reports, liaising with member states and EU experts, and briefing internal and

Qualifications

• University degree in international relations, political sciences, law, etc.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience, ideally in a national administration, social partner organisation or international organisation.
• Excellent ability to draft policy papers, agendas and reports concisely in English.
• Solid knowledge of the substance and functioning of the EEA Agreement and EU policies and institutional structure.
• Agile use of standard office software and case handling systems.
• Working knowledge of at least one of the EFTA languages.

Responsabilités

• Preparation and facilitation of meetings of EFTA expert and working groups.
• Monitor policy developments of the EU and their relevance and impact for the EEA EFTA States.
• Day-to-day case handling as regards the incorporation of EU acts into the EEA Agreement.
• Draft memos, notes and meeting reports, provide input to reports and briefings for working groups and the Subcommittees.
• Liaise with EFTA Member States and EU experts on specific files.
• Coordinate and contribute to drafting EEA EFTA comments and position papers.
• Give briefings both internally and to external stakeholders on developments of the EEA and the EU.

Connaissances

Policy drafting

EU policy knowledge

Teamwork

Autonomy

Diplomacy

English drafting

Formation

University degree in international relations

Outils

Office software

Description du poste

The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Secretariat in Brussels invites applications for two Temporary Policy Officer roles in the Internal Market Division, for a six-month period with potential extension up to twelve months. The positions emphasize independent project work and cross‑division collaboration.

Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, monitoring EU policy developments, drafting memos and reports, liaising with member states and EU experts, and briefing internal and