EASPD is growing rapidly, and we are looking for a motivated team leader to further empower the development of the organisation

Job description

EASPD is recruiting a Head of Knowledge and Innovation to manage a team dedicated to boosting the capacity to create, exchange and use knowledge and innovation within the membership, the secretariat and the disability sector. EASPD aims at playing a leadership and convening role in the development of innovative support models for persons with disabilities all around Europe and gathering and sharing know-how with and between its members and with society as a whole.

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic person willing to further develop and strengthen the Knowledge and Innovation team. The Head of Knowledge and Innovationwill work in close cooperation with both the Policy, the Project Development and the Operations Teams and will directly report to the EASPD Secretary General.

Persons with disabilities are particularly welcome to apply for the position.

Overview of portfolio

Knowledge and Research:

• Development and coordination of the EASPD research agenda
• Coordination of relationships with research institutes and universities
• Coordination of project and exploitation of project outputs

Training and capacity building:

• Coordination of EASPD’s community of practices, training and e-learning
• Coordination of membership and staff learning needs

Innovation and Know-how:

• Manage the current knowledge management practices as well as design new knowledge distribution policies and encourage their use
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders in academia and research centres

Profile

We are looking for a hardworking, innovative, collaborative individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will have these qualities/qualifications:

Essential:

• At least 4 years of relevant professional experience;
• At least 2/3 years of experience in the academic world and/or in the service provision sector;
• Master degree in social sciences, international relations or related field;
• Fluency in English (full professional fluency, written and spoken);
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable and work effectively in and across international teams;
• Excellent coordination skills;
• Knowledge of general business software and aptitude to learn new applications and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

 Desired: 

• Proven experience in a membership based organisation;
• Proven experience in a research position;
• Proven experience of coordination of staff;
• Change management experience, (e.g. change planning, communications, workshop development, stakeholder management);
• Strong IT skills, including database development;
• Good command of at least one additional European language.

Terms of the contract

• The selected person must have a valid permit to work in the EU
• The workstation is the EASPD headquarters in Brussels (BE)
• Open-end contract 38 hours per week; remuneration according to Belgian legislation; PC 329 (Social Sector)
• Starting date: 1^st November 2021

What we offer

• The opportunity to work with a well-respected European NGO in Brussels
• Working in a multicultural environment
• The possibility to contribute to the building of a more social and inclusive Europe 
• An attractive remuneration package.

Application procedure

• If you feel that you have the skills and competences for the job and could fit into our team, please email your CV and (max. one page) motivation letter to Marina Antanasiotis at marina.antanasiotis@easpd.eu
• Deadline for applications is 27 September 2021 11:59pm. Interviews will be caried out on the 7^th October 2021.
• EASPD regrets that we are unable to acknowledge all applications received. Please note that only suitable candidates will be invited for an interview.

The European Association of Service providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD) represents over 20,000 social and health support service provider organisations across Europe and across disability. The main objective of EASPD is to promote equal opportunities for persons with disabilities through effective and high-quality service systems, as based on the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

More information about EASPD is available at www.easpd.eu.

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