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March 2006

Front Page

Down Load Network

Network Front Page

Action Briefing UK

Major Threat To Democracy

NERC Bill - Rights of Way

Campaigns Reports

Public Affairs

FEMA

Recruitment for GS

Member Interviews

MAG News

Foundation Parking Booklet

Biking Charities Cash Boost

News

Looked But Failed to See

Bendy Traffic Lights

Squirrels - Cows - Kebabs

Cleared of Moto Charges

Want Cheaper Petrol?

Victory Filtering

Helicopters Swoop

Congestion Road Pricing

Traffic Jam Sensors

Transport Trends

Number Plate Thefts

Darling on Road Pricing

ANPR - Speed Cameras

Another Balls Up

Perverting Course of Justice

Partnership Commissioner

Global Warming

Cynical Global Warming

Articles

Liberties Lost?

Events

Events MAG UK

April Fools Party (NE Lincs)

Northumberland Bikers

Easter Egg Run

HOE and Brum Demo

Farmyard Party

Into The Valley

MAG at the Moto GP

Previous Issues

Previous Issues

General Secretary Recruitment for FEMA

POSTION CLOSED

Click Here for details on the FEMA website. Outline below

GENERAL SECRETARY

FEMA is the Brussels-based Non-Governmental Organisation representing riders' interests within the European Union institutions and the United Nations agencies.

We are looking for a dynamic individual (m/f) to join the FEMA Secretariat. The full-time job will be located in Brussels and will involve a 6 months trial period.

MAIN TASKS

Representing the interests of riders with the European Union institutions on developments in European Community legislation and policy impacting motorcycling.

Monitoring and analysis of regulatory and policy developments, advising member national organisations on their implications, supporting campaigns of the national member organisations in relation to proposed EC policy and legislation.

Drafting clear reports on regulatory and policy issues.

Drafting position papers.

Managing the Secretariat's communication with the Member Organisations, the institutions and the media.

Supervising a small team operating in an international environment.

WE OFFER

An exciting and rewarding full-time job in a federation representing citizens.

Inspiring co-operation with the delegates of the 22 member associations from 17 different countries.

Interesting contacts with our European and International partners (riders, industry, others).


An informal working environment in a three person Secretariat.

An attractive remuneration package, with fringe benefits.

WE ASK FOR

PROFILE

Either university degree or relevant working experience at an equivalent level.

A practising motorcycle or scooter rider.

Fluency in English, any other language is an asset.

Good written and oral communication skills.

Strong advocacy and negotiation skills.

Ability to understand and resolve cultural differences.

Skills in dealing with the media.

Good computer skills.

Willingness to occasionally work abroad and at weekends.

EXPERIENCE

Ideally: working for a riders' organisation professionally or as a volunteer.

Knowledge of the EU decision-making procedures.

Professional experience in the EU institutions and/or lobbying field is an advantage.

Experience in a Non-Governmental Organisation or in the Transport sector is an asset.

Send CV, picture and application letter before 17th March, 2006 to:

Mr. Kees Meijer
President FEMA
Rue des Champs 62,
B-1040 Brussels, Belgium
Email: recruitment@fema.kaalium.com

Selected candidates will be interviewed in Brussels on the weekend of the 1st and 2nd April 2006