Career & internship opportunities

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General Information

The EI Secretariat is run by a staff of fifty people who are committed to working in the interest of public education and education personnel. Our staff members work in both the headquarters in Brussels, Belgium as well as in our regional offices in St Lucia, Ghana, Malaysia and Costa Rica. We are looking for dedicated individuals who possess not only the relevant experience and professionalism, but also the following core competence:

• Excellent level of spoken and written English, plus knowledge of at least one of our three other official languages, German, French and Spanish;
• A keen interest in issues related to education and trade union matters;
• Ability to work at an international level, in a multicultural and multilingual environment;
• Ability to balance multiple demands and deadlines with composure;
• An excellent knowledge of IT, particularly as applied to their field of expertise.
   

Working conditions are in accordance with the Education International collective agreement. Education International offers employee benefits including medical, life and disability insurance, a retirement plan and generous holiday and leave benefits. EI is an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate against gender, national or ethnic origins, sexual orientation, disability and age. However, due to the international character of our organisation, emphasis is given to geographical balance when recruiting.

Internship opportunities are available from time to time. Please feel free to contact us to see if an internship position is available.

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Education International: European Region
European Trade Union Committee for Education (ETUCE/CSEE)

1. report to the Conference, Committee and Bureau
2. initiate proposals for consideration by the ETUCE bodies in all matters related to ETUCE policies
3. implement the decisions of the ETUCE bodies
4. maintain liaison with member organisations
5. maintain liaison with the European Trade Union Confederation and be appointed as a representative of the ETUCE on that body
6. maintain liaison with the institutions of the European Union and represent the ETUCE at relevant meetings with these bodies
7. convene and prepare meetings of the ETUCE bodies
8. keep a record of the proceedings of the ETUCE bodies
9. submit activity reports to the ETUCE bodies
10. manage, under the supervision of the Treasurer, the income and expenditure of the ETUCE bodies
11. ensure that the appropriate financial documents and reports are available to the Auditors
12. manage the ETUCE Secretariat (currently comprising … staff members), both in relation to the appointment and management of staff who are directly employed by the ETUCE and to the management of the staff employed by EI while they are providing services to the ETUCE
13. cooperate with the EI General Secretary to make best use of the human and financial resources available to the Region
14. submit reports on ETUCE finances, programmes and activities to the Bureau, Committee and Conference and to the EI General Secretary as required.
     

1. demonstrate a commitment to the aims and values of EI and ETUCE
2. be able to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) in English and at least one other official language of ETUCE
3. demonstrate good communication skills, including negotiating, advocacy and public speaking/presentations
4. have at least 5 years experience in a senior position in a national or international trade union or analogous organisation – preferably in the field of education
5. demonstrate a capacity to formulate and write education/trade union policy documents
6. show positive experience in selecting, managing and leading a range of staff
7. be competent in the construction, management and implementation of financial budgets.