Department: GSMA Europe
Team: Public Policy
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Position type: Fixed Term Contract – 1 year, Full-Time, Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office)
What the hiring manager says
“This role is a unique opportunity to join the GSMA Europe team to support the mobile industry and stakeholders to influence digital and telecoms policy in Europe. You will be a member of a talented and motivated team working to build a better regulatory environment for the European connectivity sector. The GSMA is a special workplace where you can develop in a fast-changing environment, while being part of a globally-renowned organisation.”
Elsa Sependa, Head of Public Policy – Europe
About the Team
Located in Brussels, GSMA Europe represents the interest of mobile network operators in Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). In this region, more than 200 mobile network operators provide connections to 730 million unique subscribers. Our team of ten EU policy specialists works closely with global colleagues, using our combined expertise to give the mobile connectivity industry a powerful voice.
About the role
As EU Policy Coordinator, you will contribute to GSMA Europe’s efforts to support our members in advancing their collective public policy interests, related to the European connectivity agenda. You will will be part of the Brussels team that develops consensus positions amongst our European members that inform and influence European policy. Your role will have two main aspects: you will support our Director of Policy on cross-cutting topics such as cloud, fraud, sustainability, emergency calls, and network sunsets; and support our Spectrum Director in ensuring that mobile operators have timely and affordable access to appropriate radio spectrum.
You will be responsible for providing systematic monitoring, analysis and dissemination of political intelligence to inform GSMA’s policy and advocacy work via online media or by attending events, hearings and workshops. You will help coordinate the work of our operator expert groups in Europe, including establishing agendas, developing meeting notes, preparing summaries and briefing papers and following up on agreed activities. You will be a part of coordinating and contribute to GSMA policy positions by consolidating member feedback and writing, updating and editing position papers, policy briefings, public consultation responses, letters, and presentations. You will get to manage functional and administrational support to GSMA working groups and task forces, for example by setting up meetings and disseminating positions to stakeholders.
About You
This is a Fixed Term Contract for 1 year, which would suit someone with a genuine an interest in public policy and EU affairs.
We are looking for candidates who are self-motivated, conscientious and creative, with a can-do attitude. You’ll need to be able to work across different cultures and deliver results both through individual contribution and by contributing to team efforts through culturally diverse, collaborative teams. You will be required to demonstrate and develop strong project management skills and the ability to work independently.
Please note that the role requires pre-existing authorisation to work in the EU.
About your skills
You are highly proficient in English (oral and written). Additional language skills would be an asset.
You have excellent written and oral communications skills, including the ability to structure and tailor complex content into clear messaging for different stakeholder audiences.
Your other core skills include delivery, communication, agility, initiative and teamwork.
We strive to offer a meaningful and inclusive application experience for all candidates. Should you require any accommodations or adjustments due to a disability or for any other reason during the hiring process, please contact talent@gsma.com with your request.
Contract type
Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)Worker type
EmployeeWorking at the GSMA offers you unparalleled access to the mobile industry. We offer a chance to truly shape the direction of mobile, whatever your role. By joining the GSMA, you will be exposed to a fast-paced rapidly evolving environment, working on global solutions, genuinely fascinating and industry-changing projects and a stimulating and dynamic environment designed to enable you to flourish.
In addition to architect-designed offices and competitive compensation, our benefits include fantastic learning & development opportunities, generous holiday allowances, four additional days off for professional development and many others.
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We care deeply about diversity, equity and inclusivity and aspire to be the best at it. Your well-being and work/life balance is important, so flexi-time and remote working is available to all staff. We're keen to ensure everyone is equal, represented and connected so we particularly encourage applications from all demographics. The sucess of the GSMA year on year will continue to be contributed by people from all walks of life.
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