New position opening: researcher and campaigner with Corporate Europe Observatory

Corporate Europe Observatory (CEO) is a research and campaign group working to expose and challenge the privileged access and influence enjoyed by corporations and their lobby groups in EU policy making.

Key areas of work

* campaigning against industry capture of EU advisory groups, for ending the secrecy around corporate lobbying, as well as on other priority issues (together with other groups in the ALTER-EU coalition);

* research and writing of articles, blog posts and reports on specific issues around the influence of corporate lobbying on EU policy-making processes;

* help strengthen the visibility and impact of CEO's campaigning against excessive corporate influence in EU policy-making.

Specific tasks

* help translate our analysis and demands on complex EU-level issues into simple concepts and messages that can generate wide public support;

* develop imaginative campaign activities and work to attract media coverage;

* co-organise conferences, events and stunts;

* contribute to research and analysis;

* write campaign materials, as well as articles for newspapers, magazines and websites;

* speak at public meetings & build relations with parliamentarians and other decision-makers.

Essential requirements

* two or more years of successful experience in (EU-level) campaigning;

* commitment to the values, vision and mission of Corporate Europe Observatory (CEO);

* substantial knowledge about the role of transnational corporations in the global economy;

* broad knowledge about European unification and key EU policy issues;

* good understanding of EU decision-making processes; 

* ability to think analytically and plan strategically;

* ability to work closely with others in a team, in an often high-pressured environment;

* ability to manage own workload without close supervision;

* experience with coalition-building and coordination of international civil society / activist networks;

* experience with event organizing and media outreach;

* excellent writing and communication skills;

* experience with investigative journalism or other relevant research is very welcome;

* fluent English (other languages an advantage).

We offer

36 hours per week, for a one-year period (to be prolonged pending fund-raising). The gross salary is between 2100 and 2600 euro per month (depending on experience).

Interested?

If you are interested in applying for this position please send your CV and a covering letter to ceo@corporateeurope.org by midnight on Wednesday 17 October 2012. Your letter should highlight how your skills and experience are well-suited to the requirements of this position. Short-listed candidates will be contacted by Monday 22 October 2012 (only shortlisted candidates will be contacted). We are looking forward to your application. Read more about CEO's work at : http://www.corporateeurope.org/