BREXIT and the refugee crisis are shaking Brussels and the EU member states. Coalition-building has become more difficult than ever. Three lessons that help solve political problems just as much as they serve to get a new job:
- Make friends when you don’t need them
Strong coalitions are usually built on long-term friendships. The ones you only start building when you need something are difficult to sustain, so build a network of people in your area and be a loyal companion. If you can be trusted, you will receive trust – important especially in the tough times.
- Be clear about what you want
Honesty and authenticity is important in strong coalitions. Coalition partners need to want the same thing, even if they differ on how to get there, and even if this is not their only interest. Keep looking at the bigger picture and pursue this goal with partners in your network.
- Offer something in return
Common goals are sometimes built on exchanges. You want something and someone else can help you achieve it – so what does that someone want, and can you help achieve their goals in return?
You can start practicing right away and see if you can do better than the EU’s political leaders – for instance at the upcoming Public Affairs Conference on 17 and 18 March: http://conferences.quadriga.eu/en/publicaffairs/2016
As always, best of luck and success from our side, and loads of new jobs below! Find attached some jobs and as usual more on politjobs.eu.
Irina Michalowitz – im@politapps.eu
AmCham seeks Policy Officer
Tasks: Listening to the concerns of our member companies through an online survey, analyzing and releasing policy recommendations for the Belgian Government(s), in collaboration with our Committees. Positioning the Chamber as a leading voice in policy discussions. Collecting information on US companies’ activities in Belgium, ensuring data accuracy, and corresponding follow-up actions. Writing blog posts and email newsletters on relevant policy topics. Acting as a committee liaison for one of our committees and supervising the work of its taskforces. Preparing the daily press review. Providing our members with high-quality, professional service. Delivering quality work, which is easily maintainable and future-proof. […]
EIB seeks (Senior) Institutional Policy Officer
Accountabilities: Contribute to implementation of the Bank’s strategy for enhancing the EIB’s external representation and institutional presence through development of the representational activities of the Office of the Permanent Representative in Brussels; Monitor and analyse the EU political decision-making process within EU Institutions and bodies insofar as it concerns the EIB activities, and report developments to the Bank’s services and/or the Bank’s governance structure. This includes: Stay abreast of institutional initiatives within the Bank’s services; Identify, analyse and follow-up institutional initiatives related to EIB activities within assigned institutions and bodies, permanent representations, International or sector-specific organisations; Draft briefing notes and reports on institutional initiatives that are of relevance for the Bank, and liaise with relevant EIB Services at Headquarters […]
FEPS seeks Policy Advisor
Tasks: The candidate should possess at least 4 years working experience on the topic of migration policy; Preferably holds a degree in in this field of study or similar (e.g. political sciences, social sciences, law); Knows the European and international institutions and processes related to this topic; Fully understands a progressive migration policy; would also be coordinating other projects within the framework of a Progressive, democratic Europe which FEPS is carrying out; Needs to have excellent command of English which will be the principle working language. A good level of another official EU working language, particularly French is highly desirable. Any other languages are always an additional asset. […]
eco seeks Policy Manager for internet law
Responsibilities: Analysis and evaluation of current legislative processes at EU-level (EU Commission and Council); Development of eco positions regarding legislative processes and current socio-political Internet and network policy issues; Development and implementation of concepts for successful and focused political lobbying; Contact person for member companies; Representation of the eco association at events and in political organizations; Reporting of the political activities of the Brussels Office in diverse eco publications and channels; Organization and management of events in Brussels […]
CEFIC seeks Manager
Responsibilities: Develop, agree on with the member companies and implement a strategy to deal with the issues (regulatory, scientific or other) the industry will face and establish action plans; Ensure that the strategy and actions of the Sector Group will safeguard and advance the best interests and needs of ECPI’s members and be in compliance with Cefic guidelines; Translate the approved strategy into objectives, plans and budgets for ECPI’s common interest working groups; Smooth out any potential differences of opinion between the members in the best interest of the industry overall strategy; Manage all consultants (scientific, communications and public affairs) working for ECPI and ensure they work in synergy with each other in order to reach their objectives and deliverables; Constantly maintain contacts with potential new members and other professional associations in order to broaden the membership base or to set up alliances that will increase the impact of ECPI’s advocacy in the short and long term […]
AGRA-EUROPE sucht Auslandskorrespondenten (m/w)
Ihre Aufgaben: Den thematischen Schwerpunkt der Tätigkeit bildet die EU-Agrarpolitik. Dazu zählen insbesondere die Recherche sowie die Berichterstattung über alle tagespolitischen Ereignisse sowie die mittel- und langfristigen Entwicklungen in der Europäischen Union. […]
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