As the Policy Officer, you will:

• Support the campaign of Alzheimer Europe (AE) and its national member organisations in getting dementia recognised as a European priority
• Develop a report on existing national dementia strategies to be published in the 2018 Yearbook of Alzheimer Europe
• Collaborate with the organisation’s national member associations in the development of national reports on dementia policies
• Co-edit the “Dementia in Europe” magazine with the organisation’s Communications Officer
• Develop policy statements and contributions to ongoing Commission consultations
• Present the views of Alzheimer Europe to members of European institutions
• Support the activities of the European Alzheimer’s Alliance
• Liaise with other European carers’ and patients’ organisations
• Report on relevant EU and national policy developments and contribute to the organisation’s monthly newsletter
• Support the organisation’s social media activities on Twitter

 You should have the following experience and qualities:

• Completed university education and experience in a similar position (education or background in EU affairs, communication or journalism will be considered as an advantage)
• A good understanding of the workings of the European institutions
• A perfect knowledge of English and good working knowledge of at least one additional European language
• Excellent writing skills
• Experience of social media
• Good computer knowledge (Internet applications, Word)
• A keen sense of responsibility and initiative
• Willingness to travel to Brussels and Strasbourg for meetings of the European Parliament and other networking opportunities