The European Federation of Engineering Consultancy Associations (EFCA) is seeking a Director General to lead the organisation and give direction and clarity to the Federation's strategic and policy development.
EFCA's mission is to promote the European engineering consultancy industry at a European level and to represent it to the European institutions. The organisation has member associations in 29 European countries and more than one million staff in engineering and related services.
About the Role The Director General will be the public face of the organisation and will be responsible for its office leadership. The priorities for the new Director General will be to ensure a continuing adaptation to an ever-changing political landscape, raising the profile of the federation, the industry and built environment related federations towards the EU institutions by developing European partnerships and expanding the current membership base.
Responsibilities Advising the Board on all aspects of EFCA's strategic development
Acting as the ambassador for the federation in meetings with leading figures in European institutions, private industry and with European development agencies
Managing the planning and delivery of the federation's established programmes, events and activities in the best interests of the organisation and its members
Exercising financial control and budgetary management for EFCA and its programmes
Leading, managing and reviewing the work of the Secretariat staff the Brussels HQ
Supporting good governance of the association with the Board and Members
Developing and advocating policy positions that influence European decision-makers
Candidate Requirements As a potential candidate, you will be assessed against the following key requirements for the post:
A university Business degree, Master Degree or an MBA
Previous experience with the European Institutions is a strong plus
Solid track record of strong leadership, building and motivating effective and productive teams in an organisation of comparable size
Strong administrative, governance and financial skills demonstrated in a senior strategic role
Experience and understanding of international communications issues, policy and technology
Experience and understanding of international development issues, including technological, social and economic development
A track record of negotiating, influencing and persuading others at a senior level both internally and externally
Effective communication at all levels often covering complex and wide-ranging subjects
Experience in developing and implementing innovative measures
Skills and Abilities The successful candidate will have:
Proficiency in English (both oral and in writing) is a must, command of other European languages is an asset
Ability to establish credibility quickly, particularly in new areas of influence
Ability to speak convincingly in public
A consultative and facilitative style with the ability to influence others where appropriate
Ability to provide direction and leadership in a way that inspires confidence and commitment and encourages ideas, innovation and initiative from others
Ability to demonstrate authority, commitment, consistency and fairness
Ability to think clearly and analytically, grasp complex issues and develop sound judgments in a sensitive environment
Strong influencing and negotiating skills at the most senior levels to lead, develop and participate in partnerships and strategic alliances
Robust and comfortable with operating in a challenging environment
Committed to the efficient and effective management of financial resources and staff
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