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Secretary General	European Council on Refugees and Exiles
Salary	c. €85,000
Location	Brussels
Details	The European Council on Refugees and Exiles is seeking a new Secretary General ECRE is a pan-European, 70-strong alliance of refugee-assisting NGOs, established to promote the rights of those who seek international protection in Europe. Our aim is clear: to promote their protection and integration, based on the values of human dignity, human rights and an ethic of solidarity. Do you have the skills to lead ECRE to achieving these goals? A central source of leadership, you’ll inspire and drive our strategic development within a dynamic social and political environment. You’ll collaboratively develop ECRE's strategic planning and actively engage our membership at every stage. You’ll represent us across Europe: developing relationships, raising our media profile and maximising our impact through policy development and advocacy. This role requires a natural leader with significant experience at senior level, a strong commitment to working for those seeking international protection and a background in working with or for an NGO. Cultural and political awareness and strategic skills will prove invaluable, as will a solid understanding of Europe’s political systems and how to influence them. You’ll also need fund-raising experience, people management skills and the ability to negotiate at the very highest levels. Full job description is available here.
Closing Date	5th February 2012
Contact	To apply, please send the completed application form and your curriculum vitae to recruitment@ecre.org. Interviews are expected to be held in the week 27th February - 2nd March. When applying please state that you saw the role advertised through Public Affairs Links.
Website	www.ecre.org