31/01/2022

The WEEE Forum a.i.s.b.l. is an international association speaking for forty-five not-for-profit organisations across the globe that manage the collection and treatment of electronic waste. Together with our members on the five continents, we are at the forefront of tackling the worldwide societal challenge of electronic waste. We aspire to be among the world’s foremost e-waste competence centres, excelling in the implementation of the circular society.

The WEEE Forum is recruiting an intrinsically motivated, pro-active, creative, and results-driven Administrative Assistant (him/her) to join its team. He/she will essentially provide administrative support to membership activities and to the team involved in reputable grant-funded projects as well as campaigns, communication, and research. The post is part-time or half-time, subject to a trial period.

The WEEE Forum is headquartered in Brussels, yet the team is currently composed of six professionals based in Belgium, Spain, and the United Kingdom. We offer a competitive salary for a versatile job with a high degree of autonomy that allows for personal and professional growth, flexible working hours at the location of your choice and a gradual onboarding process co-ordinated by the team.

The candidate must meet the criteria as spelled out in the Job Description.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 5 years professional experience
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft suite of software tools
• Knowledge of project management procedures, tools and funding considered a plus
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills, other languages a major plus
• Pride in getting things done with an eye for detail
• Pride in providing administrative support to managers of projects under quality, budget and time constraints

The letter of motivation addressed by electronic mail to Pascal Leroy, Director General of the WEEE Forum, should explain in clear terms why you are eager for the job and how your skills and experience meet the job requirements detailed above. Please send the letter and your curriculum vitae (preferably in Europass format) to info@weee-forum.org and put “New position at the WEEE Forum | [Name][Surname]” in the subject line.

For more information about the organisation, see www.weee-forum.org or call Pascal Leroy on +32 473 75 61 53. Job queries will be dealt with in confidence and in accordance with GDPR legislation and the WEEE Forum’s privacy policy.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This is a unique opportunity to work with enthusiastic individuals in a dynamic, multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment.

Closing date for applications: 20 February 2022 midnight.

Expected start date: as soon as possible.