EU Public Affairs Manager M/F-

The European & International Department (DAEI) is responsible for ensuring that the Group :
- monitors and analyzes the impacts of regulatory developments, public initiatives, at the various decision-making levels, with sufficient anticipation
- develops coherent institutional positions
- implements lobbying actions at relevant levels

Part of the DAEI, the Public Affairs Office in Brussels in charge of representing the Group towards the European Institutions contributes to these tasks with the specific mission to strengthen AL’s visibility vis-à-vis the EU Commission, Parliament, Council and stakeholders that influence them. It particularly :
- contributes to defining the European Public Affairs Strategy ;
- manages relationships with EU institutions on topics requiring representation of the Group ;
- animates the network of European public affairs managers ;
- manages the external consultants used when necessary to implement/prepare influence ; actions, as well as additional internal resources to carry out legislative monitoring ;
- organizes events to develop the Group's influence actions with the EU institutions ;
- develops institutional messages with the WBLs, clusters, DAEI & other support functions.

 

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The Public Affairs Manager will support the Head of Brussels’ office in his mission.

She/he will notably be in charge of the following non-exhaustive tasks:

1/ maintain monitoring & information tools on EU issues and manage them on a daily basis ; 

2/draft internal analyses and other contribution to the EU decision making process ;

3/support the organisation of internal coordination and external meetings ;

4/prepare draft advocacy messages based on discussions with experts ; 

5/propose advocacy actions and help build external networks ...

 

Are you a MATCH?

 

Educational background : Master in Public affairs, Communication, Legal,

Languages : English + German + French

Specific knowledge and know how : Excellent knowledge of the EU decision-making process. 2y experience in the EU Brussels bubble. Abilities to summarize and at ease with IT/AI  tools Familiar with Energy/Hydrogen/Semiconductor/ Health related EU public policies is  an advantage

Behavioral skills : Organised.  Interpersonal and networking skills. Strong analytical and writing skills. Very reactive and autonomous. High sense of ethics and collaboration.

 

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At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.