The position: Under the general supervision of the Secretary General, the political advisor will be in charge of
1. advising/giving political input to the ELDR; drafting policy papers; organising political missions, statutory events and thematic meetings;
2. maintain and develop contacts with member parties and prospective member parties;
3. contribute to the work for the electoral manifesto for 2009 European Parliament elections

S/He will also carry out activities assigned by the decision-making bodies of the ELDR Party. Occasionally, s/he will represent the Secretary General.

Requirements: The candidate must possess an advanced university degree in Political Science/ International Relations/ European Studies/ or other relevant social sciences studies. S/He is a motivated person, able to show initiative and to plan, organise and implement political projects, used to speak in public and present political positions.
• S/He should have at least 3 years’ experience in working in a political arena, including experience in an EU related environment;
• S/He should have a proven track record of project management;
• S/He should have affinity with liberal democrat values;
• S/He should be fluent in English and in French (excellent drafting skills are required); a good working knowledge of another EU language is an asset.
• S/He should have excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.
• S/He should be computer literate, especially well versed in the latest internet communication tools.

The candidate will be based in Brussels but will also be called upon to travel frequently.

Application: Applicants are requested to send a letter of motivation and curriculum vitae to Federica Sabbati, Secretary General of the ELDR Party, preferably by email to info@eldr.eu or by regular mail to ELDR Party, Rue Montoyer 31, 1000 Brussels. For more information see www.eldr.eu. ELDR is an equal opportunity employer.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Sunday 20th January 2008.