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1-2 Avenue des Arts, 1210-Brussels, Belgium Tel. +32 (0)2 511 70
83 Fax +32 (0)2 511 72 98Email : [email protected] Website :
http://www.eurochild.org
Call for applicationsPolicy Officer
Children in Alternative Care
Eurochild Brussels Secretariat
Eurochild is an international non-profit-making network
organisation based in Brussels. We aimto promote the welfare and
rights of children and young people at European level and,
throughour membership, at national levels across Europe. Our work
is underpinned by the UnitedNations Convention on the Rights of the
Child. Eurochild is supported by the EuropeanCommunity Programme
for Employment and Social Solidarity (2007-2013), managed by
DGEmployment, social affairs and inclusion of the European
Commission. This position is fundedby Hope and Homes for Children
UK.
Job Title: Policy OfficerDuration of contract: One-year,
full-time, renewable
Accountable to: Eurochild Secretary General
Location: Eurochild Secretariat, Brussels
Starting date: September 2011
Deadline for applications: 20 June 2011
How to apply
To apply, please complete the application form hereunder and
return it by e-mail to:
[email protected], mentioning in the subject line Application
for the position of PolicyOfficer.
NB: CVs and applications sent by post will not be
considered.
The deadline for applications is 20 June 2011.
Interviews will be conducted on 18-19th July 2011 in Brussels.
Only shortlisted candidates willbe contacted.
A job description and conditions of employment are available at
the end of this document.
Eurochild is an equal opportunities employer.
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STANDARD APPLICATION FORM
Confidentiality
All information given on the application will be treated in a
confidential manner.
Please complete in English.
Forename(s) or given name:
Surname:
Please indicate your preferred title:
Date of birth:
Please state where you saw this job advertised:
Home address:
Postcode:
e-mail address:
Country:
Telephone:
May we use this?
Declaration
I declare that the information provided on this form is correct
to the best of my knowledge andunderstand that any information
submitted in connection with employment and subsequentlyfound to be
incorrect or deliberately misleading could lead to dismissal
without notice.
Signed Date
Applications should be sent to: [email protected] before 17h
on 20 June 2011.Interviews will take place during the week of 18
July 2011 in Brussels.
Please note CVs will not be accepted.
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]
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1. EducationFurther/higher educationName and address
of college/university
From/to Full-/
part-time
Qualifications obtained
2. Training and developmentPlease give details of any training
courses attended which are of direct relevance toyour
application.
Course title From/to Course provider Summary ofcontent
3. Present and previous work experiencePlease give details of
your occupation(s) starting with the most recent. Please include
anyunpaid work that is relevant to the post and explain any
gaps.
Employer's name and
address (please startwith current/mostrecent)
From/to
(month/year)
Position held including
brief description of your duties
4. Any other relevant experience including voluntary work
Name of organisation Nature of work From/to
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4. Languages
Please specify your level of competence within a range of 1 to
4
1: Basic
2: Competent3: Fluent
4: Mother tongue/Native
Language Spoken Written
English
French
Others (please specify)
5. Membership of technical or professional bodies
6. Publications/articles
Name Nature Date
9. All offers of employment are subject to receipt of
satisfactory written references. Please
provide the names, addresses and telephone numbers of two
referees, one of whomshould be your present or most recent employer
or an academic referee if moreappropriate. Referees will not be
contacted without your prior permission.
a) Name
PositionAddress
Telephone numberWhat is your connection with this referee?
May we approach this referee prior to interview?
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b) Name
PositionAddress
Telephone numberWhat is your connection with this referee?
May we approach this referee prior to interview?
10. If selected, when would you be able to take up employment
with Eurochild?
11. Further information
Please describe why you wish to work with Eurochild (max 250
words)?
Please describe why believe that you fulfil the necessary
requirements as set outin the job description and person
specification? (max 500 words)
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CONDITIONS, COMPETENCES AND JOB DESCRIPTION
1. CONDITIONS
Eurochild offers first a 12-month Belgian employment contract
(salary range 2800-3300 grossper month) according to level of
experience and expertise with the possibility for extension.
Eurochild also offers secondary employment benefits such as
lunch vouchers, 13th monthsalary, hospitalisation and pension
insurance after 6 months of employment and 26 days paidholidays.
The starting date will be as soon as possible from September
2011.
2. EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCES
At least 5 years of relevant work experience; Demonstrable
commitment to childrens rights;
Knowledge of the structures and policy making processes of the
European Union
institutions;
Professional experience of advocacy work, preferably within or
towards the EU
institutions;
Knowledge and experience of deinstitutionalization and child
protection particularly in
an Eastern European context would be a particular asset;
Capacity to facilitate working meetings and seminars;
Ability to research, collate, analyse and summarise information
in English;
Ability to work on their own initiative and to prioritise
work;
Ability to work flexible hours and to travel frequently;
Computer literacy and IT skills.
3. TASKS
The appointed Policy Officer will report to the Eurochild
Secretary General. He/she will also beguided by an advisory group
comprising members of the Eurochild management board, theelected of
the thematic working group on children in alternative care, and a
representative ofHope and Hopes for Children UK that is funding
this position. His/her tasks will include to:-
Lead and facilitate the thematic working group on children in
alternative care
Represent Eurochild in the European expert group on
de-institutionalisation, ensuring
involvement of Eurochild member organisations where
appropriate
Strengthen links with the EU institutions especially the
European Commission and
European Parliament on issues of de-institutionalisation (DI)
and children in
alternative care (CiAC)
Strengthen ties with other external stakeholders interested in
DI: Council of Europe, UN
High Commissioner for Human Rights, Fundamental Rights Agency,
private
foundations
Develop policy positions on children in alternative care,
de-institutionalisation and
European structural funds.
Support exchange and influencing capacity of Eurochild member
organisations in the
fields of DI, structural funds and quality care
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Collect & document examples of good / bad practices on DI
and use of structural funds
through the Eurochild membership
The appointed policy officer may also be requested to undertake
certain horizontal tasks within
Eurochild as requested by the Secretary General, such as
contributing to internal and externalcommunication, disseminating
information and consulting with members, participating in staff
and members meetings.
