Logistic Officer, Vicenza (Italy)

European Association for Local Democracy; Vicenza; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An international organization for local governance is seeking a Logistic Officer in Vicenza. The role involves organizing meetings, supporting events, and providing IT support. Candidates should be highly motivated with excellent English, Italian, and French skills. A university degree is preferred, along with a passion for local democracy and flexibility. Starting salary is €20,000 gross for a 24-month apprenticeship contract, starting November 2025.

Competenze

• Excellent knowledge of English and good knowledge of Italian and French are required.
• Interest in issues of local democracy, participatory and active citizenship, and European cooperation.
• Driving license (B).
• Previous experience in international organisations and/or managing similar tasks is highly advantageous.

Mansioni

• Organisation and purchase of missions and meetings for staff and stakeholders.
• Support for the organisation of events.
• IT network support.
• Supporting day-to-day activities in the office.
• Dealing with the providers for services agreements.

Conoscenze

Highly motivated, result-driven person

Flexibility, eagerness to learn quickly

Respect for hierarchy, positive and collaborative attitude

Ability to work under pressure respecting tight deadlines

Communication and negotiation skills

Ability to work in team and autonomously

Accuracy and attention to details

Passionate about the IT world (desired)

Formazione

University Degree

Strumenti

Proficient use of Office Suite

Internet

Email

Social networks

Descrizione del lavoro

Apprenticeship contract – max 29 years old

Where and when: 2 years, full time, starting second half of November, 2025 – ALDA office in Vicenza (Italy)

ALDA – The European Association for Local Democracy is dedicated to the promotion of good governance and citizen participation at the local level. ALDA in particular focuses on activities that facilitate cooperation between local authorities and civil society. It was established at the initiative of the Council of Europe’s Congress of Local and Regional Authorities to coordinate and support the network of Local Democracy Agencies. ALDA developed in one of the strongest stakeholder in the field of cooperation between local authorities and civil society engaged in promotion of local democracy and active citizenship. For more information, please see our website: www.alda-europe.eu

Terms of Reference

ALDA is looking for aLogistic Officer. S/hewill directly report to theEvents and offices manager.

S/he will be in charge of:

• Organisation and purchase of missions and meetings for staff and stakeholders in according with the Project Managers and the Office of the Secretary General (including arranging travel and accommodation, managing agendas, liaising with internal and external stakeholders);
• Support for the organisation of events;
• IT network support;
• Supporting day-to-day activities in the office;
• Dealing with the providers for services agreements.

Skills needed

• Highly motivated, result-driven person
• Flexibility, eagerness to learn quickly
• Respect for hierarchy, positive and collaborative attitude
• Ability to work under pressure respecting tight deadlines
• Communication and negotiation skills, especially in multicultural, complex environments
• Ability to work in team and autonomously, with a respectful behaviour
• Quick learner;
• Accuracy and attention to details
• Passionate about the IT world(desired)

Education, languages and tools:

• University Degree would be an asset;
• Excellent knowledge of English and a good knowledge of Italian and French are required;
• Interest in issues of local democracy, participatory and active citizenship, and European cooperation;
• Proficient use of Office Suite, internet, email, social networks;
• Driving license (B);
• Previous experience in international organisations and/or managing similar tasks is highly advantageous.

How does it look like to work in ALDA?

The incumbent will be part of a hard-working, motivated, fast-paced international team. In constant interaction with colleagues, as well as a wide network of members and partners, s/he will pursue the mission of the Association until results are met. ALDA offers unique learning and growing opportunities, as well as a human and flexible working approach; it requires the same flexibility, together with willingness to learn and to achieve goals.

Suggestions and ideas from all staff are welcome, while a sound understanding and respect for the context is needed. The ability to interact in a professional and constructive way with all internal and external stakeholders is a conditio sine qua non.

Terms of Contract

The contract will be for a period of 24 months (apprenticeship contract). The contract will preferably start in the second half of November 2025.

Location: Vicenza.
Starting salary: Salary for this position is 20.000 euro gross (RAL).

Application Procedure

Interested candidates in line with the profile described above should send their CV and cover letter in English by November 10th, 2025 (23.59 CET Time) to [e-mail] with the following subject line: “Logistic Officer – application”.

Please note that due to high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding!