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Executive Secretary
Europa Nostra
2009-10-23

Job description:

Europa Nostra, the pan-European federation for Cultural Heritage brings together, represents and provides service to more than 250 Heritage NGO’s and some 1500 individual members.

 

With effect from 1 January 2010 a vacancy will arise at the dynamic International Secretariat of Europa Nostra situated in The Hague for the function of

 

 

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

 

 

(M/F, 5 DAYS / 37,5 HOURS PER WEEK)

 

Tasks

 

Support to the Secretary General and the Chef de Bureau in, inter alia, the following principle tasks:

 

- Handling telephone communications and agenda planning for the Secretary General and, as required, the Chef de Bureau;

- Preparation and handling of routine correspondence, as required;

- Distribution and handling of incoming and outgoing mail, preparation and upkeep of working files, administrative and logistical support with travels and external meetings;

- Making arrangements and preparing documents for Europa Nostra meetings;

- If and when required attending meetings (locally and abroad) and taking minutes;

- Filing and other general office tasks.

 

 

 

What we offer

 

A temporary contract for six months, with either prolongation or transformation into a permanent contract. The salary will amount to € 2,000-2,250 gross per month for a 37,5 hours/5 days working week (depending on experience and qualifications).

 

Applications should include a cover motivation letter and a full curriculum vitae and should be sent before 1 December 2009 at the attention of the Secretary General to the following address:

 

Europa Nostra

Lange Voorhout 35

2514 EC The Hague

THE NETHERLANDS

 

Job interviews are scheduled to take place in week 50 and 51.

 

For additional information you may contact Mr Ernst Jaap Rozenboom on +31 70 3024051 or on ejr@europanostra.org.

 

 

Company description:

Europa Nostra is a Non Governmental Organisation representing a network of more than 400 member and associate organisations from all over Europe. Europa Nostra is the voice of European civil society caring for cultural heritage. The organisation campaigns against the many threats to Europe’s cultural heritage: when monuments or sites are in danger by uncontrolled development, environmental change, neglect or conflict, EN raises its voice. Annually, through the European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards, EN celebrates excellence and dedication by architects, craftsmen, volunteers, schools, local communities, heritage owners and media.

 

 

 

Requirements:

- HBO (or international equivalent) education level;

- Fluent English; excellent spoken and written command of Dutch; a strong command of French, both spoken and written;

- Computer literacy (MS Outlook, MS Office, Excel, Power point) and the ability to familiarise swiftly with new computer systems;

- Good planning, organisation and communication skills;

- Representative, outgoing personality, service oriented, organisation sensitive;

- Stress resistant, flexible, accurate and precise, team working spirit, able to work in a team and also independently;

- Experience in an international environment or organisation will be an asset;

- Living in the The Hague area or prepared to move there.

 

 

Please do not to apply if you do not fully meet the above profile.

Contact name: E.J. Rozenboom
Contact email: ejr@europanostra.org
Second email: adb@europanostra.org
Contact phone: +31 70 3024051

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