SMEunited

About the Company

SMEunited is the association of Crafts and SMEs in Europe with 65-member organisations from over 30 European countries. SMEunited represents national cross-sectoral Craft and SME federations, European SME branch organisations and associate members. Combined, we speak on behalf of the 22,5 million enterprises with around 82 million employees across Europe. SMEunited is a recognised employers’ organisation and European Social Partner. SMEunited was formerly known as UEAPME.

SMEunited’s mission is shaping Europe for SMEs and shaping SMEs for Europe. We act to create an SME-friendly climate in the European Union in which SMEs can thrive, and we build capacity with our member organisations and entrepreneurs across Europe so that SMEs benefit from the opportunities offered by the European Union.

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Company Name

SMEunited

Job Title

Senior Policy Advisor “Economic and Fiscal Policies”

Job Description

Are you passionate about SMEs? Do you have experience in EU policy-making, a proven track record in lobbying and building advocacy strategies? Do you want to make a difference for SMEs in their business development?

SMEunited is looking for a Senior Policy Advisor in Economic and Fiscal Policies. Your key responsibilities will consist of developing and managing, in cooperation with our members, the representation of SMEs at European level, towards European institutions, stakeholders and public opinion. You will deal with macro-economic policy, including monetary policy, fiscal policy and wage developments. Furthermore, all issues related to economic growth and structural changes, financing of SMEs, research and innovation and taxation.

Do you work accurately and are you organised? Are you fluent in English and also master other European languages? Are you a socially skilled person ready to work in a multicultural environment? Do you have a flexible attitude and do you like to work in an independent way in a small team?

Then we look forward welcoming you to our team!

Job description
The Senior Policy Advisor will be responsible for:
• Developing and implementing advocacy activities and strategy,
• Cooperating with member organisations and enhancing their capacity in EU policy-making,
• Building and maintaining a strong network with representatives from EU institutions and stakeholders and setting up alliances where appropriate,
• Developing and implementing projects which can contribute to develop knowhow and best practices,
• Contributing to ensure the impact of the SMEunited positions and enhancing the visibility and notoriety of SME views,
• Contributing to the strategy and organisational development of SMEunited, amongst others by coaching team members, proposing ideas on the improvement of products and services, etc.

Skills & competences
For this position, the candidate should have at least 7 years’ experience in EU policy-making and master the following skills:
• knowhow of SME characteristics
• knowledge of macro-economic policy, including monetary policy and fiscal policy, SME finance, research and innovation, taxation, etc.
• good understanding of the functioning of the EU policy process
• strong networking skills
• project management skills
• decision-making with conceptual, creative and analytical thinking
• excellent interpersonal skills, be a team player who can also work independently
• effective verbal and written communication skills
• fluent in English – other languages are an asset
• client and service-oriented
• flexibility
• willingness to travel
• academic level or equivalent based on experience

Conditions
The vacancy is a full-time position (38 hours per week) with a permanent contract under Belgian law. The position is based in Brussels. Applicants must have the right to work in Belgium.
SMEunited offers a competitive salary package consisting of a monthly salary and several additional in-kind benefits. An attractive holiday plan is offered as well. Flexibility and balance between work and private life are equally important.

Contact
To apply, please send your CV, motivation letter and the application form by e-mail to office@smeunited.eu – referral “Senior Advisor ECOFIS” by 6 January 2025 cob.

We intend to organise interviews in the week of 13 January between 16-19h. Details of candidates are kept in the reserve list of the association for six months. Candidates must inform SMEunited if they do not wish their data to be kept.

About SMEunited
SMEunited is the association of crafts and SMEs in Europe with around 70 member organisations from over 30 European countries. SMEunited is a recognised employers’ organisation and European Social Partner and represents crafts and SMEs in the European Social Dialogue and in discussions with the EU institutions. We speak on behalf of the 25,.8 million SMEs in Europe which employ almost 87 million people. We are a non-profit seeking and non-partisan organisation.

Brussels, Belgium

Hybrid

20-12-2024