Vacancies

We currently have the following vacancy.

European Policy Coordinator

Position: Full time (37,5 hours p/week)
Location: Europa Nostra Office in Brussels (Belgium)
Duration of contract: initial period of 1 year, with possibility of renewal

About Europa Nostra

Founded in 1963, Europa Nostra is the largest and most representative federation of cultural heritage NGO’s in Europe and a key civil society partner of the European Union in heritage matters. Europa Nostra’s International Secretariat is located in Brussels and in The Hague.
Our organisation is the European voice of civil society committed to safeguarding and promoting cultural and natural heritage. It is a pan-European federation of heritage NGOs, supported by a wide network of public bodies, private companies and individuals, covering over 40 countries. It is the largest heritage network in Europe, maintaining close relations with the European Union, as well as with the Council of Europe, UNESCO and other relevant European and international bodies.

Europa Nostra campaigns to save Europe’s endangered monuments, sites and landscapes, in particular through the 7 Most Endangered Programme run in partnership with the European Investment Bank Institute. It celebrates and disseminates excellence through the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards run in partnership with the European Commission. Europa Nostra actively contributes to the definition and implementation of European strategies and policies related to heritage, through a participatory dialogue with European Institutions and the coordination of the European Heritage Alliance.

Europa Nostra is the lead partner of the European consortium selected by the European Commission to run the European Heritage Hub pilot project (2023-2025). It is also an official partner of the New European Bauhaus initiative developed by the European Commission, and is a leading European member of the Global Call to Action for a culture-based climate action, promoted in close partnership with the Climate Heritage Network.

Europa Nostra is looking for a dynamic and experienced professional with the knowledge of and/or affinity for Europe’s cultural and natural heritage, to join our Brussels Office as our new European Policy Coordinator.

About the position
As European Policy Coordinator, you will be in charge of coordinating Europa Nostra’s multi-facetted relationship with European and international policymakers with the aim of further reinforcing the role of the organisation as a leading European voice of civil society committed to cultural heritage within the wider European and international policy-making ecosystem.
The European Policy Coordinator reports directly to the Secretary General.
You will communicate regularly and closely with the vast network of Europa Nostra’s members and partners, with members of the Europa Nostra Board, Council and various expert groups or task forces.
You will collaborate closely with the entire staff team based in Brussels and The Hague to ensure coherence of policy priorities, messages and action.
This position requires occasional travelling across Europe.

As European Policy Coordinator, your main tasks will include, among others:
● Coordinating the formulation and implementation of policy advocacy activities in line with the strategic priorities of Europa Nostra;
● Continuous monitoring of European/international policy developments with a direct or indirect impact on cultural heritage;
● Drafting and disseminating position papers, policy briefs and other advocacy material, as well as Europa Nostra responses to public consultations, etc.
● Developing and maintaining close relations with EU policy makers and representatives of EU institutions, as well as with a wider range of key European and international heritage stakeholders (public and private);
● Coordinating the European Policy activities of the European Heritage Hub Project;
● Liaising with relevant EU programmes and actions;
● Liaising with and contributing to European and international expert groups in the field of heritage;
● Representing the organisation relevant European or international meetings and events in Brussels and elsewhere in Europe;
● Organising international events on policy themes, attracting 200+ visitors, including annual Europa Nostra Heritage Agora;
● Contributing to the implementation and management of large scale EU funded projects.

Required knowledge and skills
● Academic education (minimum Master’s Degree) in a relevant discipline
● Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in policy or advocacy – related positions, preferably in the heritage or cultural field;
● Sound knowledge and/or strong affinity with European and international policies and programmes related to cultural and natural heritage;
● In-depth knowledge and/or experience of European Institutions and decision-making processes;
● Excellent drafting, communication and presentation skills;
● Strong analytical skills;
● Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to engage in effective networking activities and work in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams;
● Ability to coordinate and implement multiple tasks and to meet deadlines;
● Demonstrated experience in organisation or large-scale public events and project management;
● Proficiency in English, both written and oral;
● Excellent command of another European language(s), preferably French;

What we offer
● The opportunity to work for an inspiring mission-driven European organisation as part of a dynamic multicultural staff team based both in Brussels and in The Hague;
● An initial contract for 12 months, which can subsequently lead to a permanent contract;
● A competitive salary in line with the sector depending on skills and on the level of experience;
● A holiday allowance of 8%;
● 30 days of holiday per year (based on full-time employment);
● A pension scheme;
● Commuting costs compensation.

How to apply
● Deadline for applications: 5 April 2024;
● Candidates must have a valid working permit to work in Belgium;
● Interested candidates are invited to send to Barbara Zander, General Manager of Europa Nostra (bz@europanostra.org) an email with their Curriculum Vitae and their motivation letter addressed to Sneška Quaedvlieg-Mihailović, Secretary General of Europa Nostra (both in English).