TechAmerica Europe represents leading European high-tech operations with US parentage. Collectively we invest €100bn in Europe and employ approximately 500,000 Europeans. TechAmerica Europe Member companies are active throughout the technology spectrum, from software, semiconductors and computers to internet technology, advanced electronics and telecommunications systems and services. Our parent company, TechAmerica, is the leading voice for the US technology industry worldwide.
TechAmerica Europe is recruiting an E&S Policy Manager with special focus on:
- Environmental policy issues – RoHS, REACH, WEEE, Eco Design and nano materials;
- Standards policy issues – NLF (MSR and CPSR), third country market access, RED;
- eHealth.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate technical discussion amongst Member companies and organise Working Group meetings and external advocacy;
- Formulate timely, technical and concise contributions to EU decision-makers;
- Undertake research and provide information support to Members;
- Maintain, strengthen and develop network across the EU institutions and wider stakeholder environment;
- Represent the organisation externally and advocate policy positions to EU decision-makers;
- Project manage stakeholder discussions and facilitate events.
Qualifications:
- Integrity, diligence, ability to manage multiple dossiers, pro-activeness and an outgoing/positive nature;
- Strong knowledge of EU policy making;
- Knowledge/experience of one or all of the identified policy areas and willingness to learn new topics to deliver value to the members;
- Fluent command of written and spoken English plus working knowledge of French;
- Proven experience in private, public or NGO sector in a similar role;
- University degree in EU law, political science;
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
This is a unique opportunity to work with cutting edge technology companies in a dynamic and multinational environment.