The European Public Health Association – EUPHA – is recruiting a Policy liaison officer (m/f) (36 hours per week). The policy liaison officer will work at the EUPHA satellite office in Brussels, Belgium, to support the main office.
Main responsibilities:
a) represents EUPHA in Brussels

• represents EUPHA according to the instructions of the Executive Director.
• attends relevant meetings/events; or identifies a EUPHA representative to attend.
• maintains contact with Brussels-based stakeholders, including EUPHA partners, the European Parliament, European Commission.

• updates the EUPHA office about opportunities in Brussels, e.g. events, conferences, public health files

• follows policy process of (public) health related files
• monitors EU policies, activities and programmes
• assists with the drafting of statements, press releases, policy briefs etc.

• arranging logistics for a EUPHA event in Brussels e.g. location

• performs tasks within the EUPHA office, as delegated by the Executive Director
• assists the Executive Director and Conference coordinator in the planning and organising of the content of the EPH Conference.

• MSc working and thinking level;
• 1-3 years of experience in European public health or related disciplines;
• Familiar with European health policy making;
• Previous experience working in and/or a solid understanding of EU public, legislative and regulatory affairs, including experience in advocacy and dealing with the European institutions;
• Knowledgeable about the policy-making processes at the European level;
• Good communication skills in English;
• Insight in the working field of public health and relevant performers therein.

• Representative;
• Strong communication skills, including face-to-face interaction;
• Stakeholder management;
• Pro-active;
• Independent working.

• Interviews will be organised in the week of 20 May.
• Preferred commencement: June or July 2019.