If you are committed to trade union values and social justice, this Project Officer role at EFFAT in Brussels offers meaningful, hands-on work. You will support the federation's work on transnational companies, help establish new European Works Councils, and contribute to key EU-funded projects on capacity building, organising, and trade union renewal.
About the Organisation
EFFAT, the European Federation of Food, Agriculture and Tourism Trade Unions, is recruiting a Project Officer to join its Secretariat in Brussels. The position supports EFFAT's work on transnational companies, European Works Councils (EWCs), and key EU-funded projects, including activities on organising, capacity building, and trade union renewal.
About the Role
As Project Officer for Transnational Companies, you will support the Secretariat's work in transnational companies and play a key role in implementing projects that enhance social dialogue and establish new European Works Councils in major transnational companies. Your role will be especially important in two new projects: the EFFAT Academy on capacity building, which develops trainings and supporting tools for affiliates on capacity building, trade union renewal, and organising; and an EFFAT project on European Works Councils, which aims to establish new EWCs in key transnational companies and develop new tools for EWC members on Due Diligence and Just Transition. You will also assist affiliates in establishing EWCs alongside EFFAT's wider political work.
Main Tasks
🗂️ Handle the project(s) on a day-to-day basis
📑 Support administrative and political work around EU projects
🤝 Support the Secretariat in coordinating union action in key transnational companies
🏛️ Support the establishment of new European Works Councils
📋 Support the Secretariat in implementing the EFFAT policy on organising
🎪 Coordinate and prepare internal and external meetings and events in Brussels and abroad, including administrative and logistical aspects
📞 Liaise with affiliates, providers, and project experts in preparation of events
🌐 Update content on EFFAT's website, extranet, and social media channels
📨 Assist in the preparation and dissemination of circulars and communications
📝 Prepare material, presentations, minutes, policy briefings, and documents for meetings, calls, and conferences
⚖️ Become familiar with the EU social acquis, in particular the legal framework on Due Diligence and information and consultation rights
Your Profile
✊ A strong commitment to trade union values and social justice
📚 Familiarity with union organising strategies is an asset
⚖️ Familiarity with EU social policy legislation, including European Works Councils and human rights due diligence, is an asset
💼 Prior experience in trade unions, social movements, and campaigns, and in EU project management, is an advantage
💶 The ability to engage in responsible financial oversight of activities and projects within budgetary limitations
🗣️ Excellent written and spoken English (native or equivalent); other languages are an asset
✍️ Excellent writing, editing, presentation, and communication skills
🚀 Proactive, well-organised, and detail-oriented, with a problem-solving mindset
🌍 Comfortable working in a multicultural, multilingual team environment
💻 Strong digital literacy, including MS Office, digital collaboration tools, and web content management systems
✈️ Willingness and ability to travel within Europe from time to time
The Details
📍 Location: Brussels, Belgium
🚀 Starting date: mid-September 2026
How to Apply
Send a CV and a motivation letter in English to Enrico Somaglia, EFFAT General Secretary (e.somaglia@effat.org), with Victor Plyson (v.plyson@effat.org) in copy.
👉 Apply by email: e.somaglia@effat.org (cc: v.plyson@effat.org)
