Job notes

Employer: European Association of Service providers for Persons with Disabilities
Employment type: Full-time
Organisation type: NGOs & Nonprofits
Areas: Policy & Advocacy, Programmes & Events
Issue areas: Human Rights & Social Justice, Economic & Trade Policy
Salary: EUR 3,800-3,800 monthly

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About EASPD

The European Association of Service providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD) is the leading voice of disability services across Europe. Representing over 20,000 services in 50 different countries, we promote human rights and equal opportunities for people with disabilities through effective and high quality support.

Our work focuses on key areas essential to quality support provision. This includes Employment, Vocational Education and Training, Workforce Development and Human Resources, Inclusive Living, Education, Early Childhood Intervention, Person-Centred Technology, Arts, Culture & Sport, and Policy Impact.

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

Job description

Are you passionate about making a real difference for people with disabilities in Europe? Do you want to shape EU policy on disability employment and lead meaningful projects that have a direct impact on people’s lives? Are you looking for a role that combines policy expertise, project management and stakeholder engagement at the highest European level?

Then join EASPD in Brussels as a Policy and Project Officer!

This role will lead EASPD’s disability employment portfolio, one of the most dynamic and policy-rich areas of EASPD’s work. The position combines substantive policy advocacy at EU level with hands-on project management of EU-funded projects, and active engagement with EASPD’s member network.

EASPD is the most representative European umbrella organisation for “alternative employment” models, covering the full range of relevant sub-sectors, including sheltered and supported employment, and other forms of employment support.

The person in this role will be EASPD’s lead expert on the EU Disability Employment Package, Social Economy Policy, Public Procurement, the General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER), and employer engagement. They will build and maintain EASPD’s relationships with mainstream employers, employer federations and social economy actors, and represent EASPD in relevant EU-level forums and processes.

Main Tasks:

Policy and Advocacy
Lead EASPD’s engagement on the EU Disability Employment Package, including monitoring implementation, contributing to consultations, and producing policy outputs
Develop and maintain EASPD’s positions and publications on public procurement, the General Block Exemption Regulation and social economy policy as they relate to disability employment
Build and manage relationships with mainstream employers, employer federations and social economy networks relevant to disability employment
Represent EASPD at EU-level events, conferences, working groups and stakeholder forums on disability employment
Monitor and analyse relevant EU policy and legislative developments, including the European Semester, the EU Strategy on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the EU Pillar of Social Rights in collaboration with other team members
Write position papers, policy briefings, reports and articles on disability employment topics

Project Management
Lead and manage EU-funded projects including day-to-day coordination, partner communication, financial monitoring and reporting to the European Commission
Coordinate the work of project partners across multiple EU Member States, ensuring quality outputs and timely delivery
Organise and facilitate project meetings, workshops and events
Support the development of new project proposals in the employment area

Member Engagement
Facilitate and coordinate the EASPD Member Forum on Employment, creating a space for members to exchange knowledge, share good practices and engage with EU policy developments
Support members in understanding and engaging with EU employment policy frameworks relevant to disability service providers
Develop and disseminate resources, briefings and learning materials for EASPD members on employment topics

Other relevant tasks
Contribute to the broader work of EASPD’s Policy Team, including participation in EU policy events and cross-cutting initiatives
Support the organisation of EASPD conferences, workshops and webinars
Contribute to EASPD’s overall communications and visibility on employment issues

The position will be part of EASPD’s Policy Team, under the leadership of the Head of Policy, and will work closely with colleagues across the Policy, Projects, Communications and Knowledge and Innovation teams.

Candidate profile

Essential:
Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. EU affairs, law, social policy, economics, international relations or a related field)
At least 3 years of proven experience in EU policy work and/or project management, ideally in a Brussels-based NGO, think tank or EU institution
Solid knowledge of the EU Strategy on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the European Pillar of Social Rights, including the Disability Employment Package, Social Economy Action Plan, as well as European Semester and related instruments
Knowledge of public procurement rules, the General Block Exemption Regulation and/or social economy policy as they relate to disability and social services
Experience in managing or coordinating EU-funded projects, including financial reporting and partner coordination
Strong written and oral communication skills in English; ability to produce high-quality policy documents independently
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and experience working with diverse actors including employers, public authorities and civil society
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines
Fluency in English and at least one additional European language

Desired:
Knowledge of or experience in the disability sector, including social services for persons with disabilities
Experience in facilitating member networks, working groups or communities of practice
Knowledge of the social economy landscape in Europe
Experience in developing and submitting EU project proposals
Good command of MS Office and digital collaboration tools

Terms of the contract
A full-time, open-ended contract
The selected person must have a valid permit to work in the EU and reside in Belgium
The workstation is the EASPD headquarters in Brussels (BE)
Contract 38 hours per week
Remuneration: salary within a labour agreement barema of approximately 3.800€ gross, plus a social package including meal vouchers, health insurance, 29 days of holiday, 3 weeks working from abroad and flexible 60% work from home approach
Starting date: as soon as possible

What we offer
The opportunity to lead a high-profile and growing policy portfolio at a well-respected European NGO
A dynamic, multicultural working environment in the heart of Brussels
Direct engagement with EU institutions, policy processes and a pan-European network of disability service providers
The chance to make a tangible contribution to improving employment outcomes for people with disabilities across Europe
Travel opportunities and participation in major EU-level events
A supportive team culture with opportunities for professional development

Application procedure
If you feel that you have the motivation, skills and competences for the job and could fit into our team, please email your CV and motivation letter to: [email protected]
Please also indicate ‘Policy and Project Officer’ in the subject line of your email
The deadline for applications is Friday, 21 August 2026. Interviews will take place in Brussels (preferably in person) during the first week of September
If you have any questions about the application process please contact [email protected]
Persons with disabilities are particularly invited to apply.