Job Opportunities

Europe, Middle East, Africa

To submit your CV for future employment opportunities in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, please contact:

Recruitment Manager APCO Worldwide 90 Long Acre London WC2E 9RA United Kingdom Phone: +44-207-526-3600

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Brussels

Associate

Associate/Senior Associate

Help Desk Officer

Project Associate

Project Associate (Sports and Media)

Project Associate (Transport and Environment)

Web Developer

Associate
Brussels

APCO Worldwide in Brussels is seeking an Associate with at least 2 years of experience to join its health care practice. The role is suited to a graduate preferably with a strong understanding and practical experience of the health care and consumer health policy and communication environment.

The Associate will be involved with the day–to–day delivery of client projects and the development of new business projects and the health care practice. He/she will be strong on tactical implementation, but also have the ability or potential to take day-to-day ownership of client projects and manage them to completion. Good written and oral communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities:

• Produce accurate written materials, such as presentations, reports, press releases, summaries and other client materials
• Monitor media, policy and political issues, create coverage reports and inform team members of relevant developments
• Participate in strategic planning sessions and provide support in the development of public affairs and communication plans for clients
• Identify new business opportunities. Generate revenue forecasting / budgeting reports
• Perform research and draft text for new business proposals; quality control/proofread documents
• Support billing process
• Other responsibilities, as assigned

Qualifications and Standards:

• Education: University degree essential

Experience:

• Essential to have relevant consultancy and/or strong experience in public policy
• Strong planning & organizing ability
• Keen interest required in public policy, business and the media
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of the European institutions
• Understanding of and expertise in health care will be considered a strong asset for the position
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written English and at least one other EU language
• Must be eligible to work in Belgium and willing to relocate to Brussels
• Have strong IT and presentational skills

Competencies Required:

• Strong time management skills
• Excellent written and oral skills
• Demonstrated tactical abilities
• Professional demeanor
• Self-motivated
• Ability to multi–task

Office Environment: The physical abilities needed to perform the duties of this position, in addition to the office climate.

• Office environment is general office setting
• Some travel required

APCO WORLDWIDE INC. will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in order to enable them to perform the essential or primary duties for this position.

A competitive salary is offered for this role plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Candidates meeting all the above criteria should apply in writing with CV and cover letter, detailing current remuneration to Recruitment Team, at APCO Worldwide, Rue du Trône 130, B-1050 Brussels or brussels@apcoworldwide.com by 29 February 2007. Please put “Associate Health care” in the subject heading.

You will be contacted only if you have been chosen for an interview.

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Associate/Senior Associate
Brussels

Our Brussels office is currently seeking a Consultant/Senior Consultant to join its successful and expanding technology and media practice. The role is suited to a graduate with a strong understanding and practical experience of EU policy and communication challenges in the audiovisual, media and intellectual property domains.

The Associate/Senior Associate will be involved with day–to–day management of client projects by supervising project teams and junior staff and delegation of projects. The Associate/Senior Associate will implement client programs with a proven ability to interact effectively with one of more of the EU institutions, trade associations, companies and the media. The Associate/Senior Associate will be responsible for developing communication plans, managing client relationships and developing new business. In addition, the Associate/Senior Associate will demonstrate strategic abilities, and have good written and oral communication skills with mother-tongue level English. The Associate/Senior Associate will interface with all levels of staff and clients regarding projects.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in client planning meetings and brainstorming sessions
• Participate in the development of advocacy and communication plans for clients
• Produce drafts of written materials, such as press releases, summaries, presentations, reports and other client materials
• Support other team members as necessary in order to complete client projects
• Identify new business opportunities. Perform research and draft text for new business proposals; quality control/proofread documents
• Conduct research and analysis using the internet, search engines and other means as appropriate
• Other responsibilities, as assigned

Qualifications and Standards:

• Education: University Degree. Preferably post-graduate level in a relevant discipline

Experience:

• First-hand knowledge and experience (2 – 4 years) of audiovisual, media and intellectual property issues gained within the EU institutions, a consultancy or a relevant trade association, interest group or company would be a definite asset
• Strong understanding of the formal and informal workings of the European institutions essential
• Experience of devising and implementing EU political advocacy or communication programs
• Sufficient professional experience to manage client relationships in a commercial environment
• Research and analysis skills
• Fluent written and spoken English is essential, plus at least one other Community language

Competencies Required:

• Strong time management skills
• Demonstrated tactical abilities
• Self-motivated
• Excellent written and oral skills
• Professional demeanor
• Mentoring, coaching skills for staff management

Office Environment: The physical abilities needed to perform the duties of this position, in addition to the office climate.

• Office environment is general office setting
• Some travel required

APCO WORLDWIDE INC. will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in order to enable them to perform the essential or primary duties for this position.

A competitive salary is offered for this role plus a comprehensive benefits package.

To apply for this position please email your CV with a covering letter detailing your current notice period and salary expectations to brussels@apcoworldwide.com by 21 March 2008. Please put “Associate/Senior Associate - Audiovisual” in the subject heading.

We regret that we can only respond to those candidates short listed for the role.

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Help Desk Officer
Brussels

The primary role of the Help Desk Engineer is to manage the provision of technical support for computer users at APCO Worldwide in EMEA. This will involve various aspects of network administration, troubleshooting LAN/WAN connectivity and computer/software problems over the telephone and at the desk. The position requires the candidate to support various software packages including Windows XP Professional/Vista, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Exchange, Network Operating Systems, anti-virus software, and other desktop-based business software applications in a LAN/WAN environment. It is expected the engineer would also take responsibility for maintaining our Disaster Recovery systems.

The Help Desk Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the timely resolution and analysis of all logged helpdesk tickets and escalation where required. Other duties as they are assigned.

The primary focus of this role is one of customer service; ensuring staff can work optimally within a stable environment with the tools they need to do their job. The Help Desk Engineer needs to ensure that support requests are dealt with to an agreed charter of service.

The Help Desk Engineer should be familiar with the equipment provided to users and should be able to advise the regional Network Manager on amortisation of equipment for the coming year.

It is expected that the Helpdesk Engineer will be keen to expand skill set and will work hard to make him/herself familiar with new technologies as we plan to deploy them.

Functional Supervision: Regional Network Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance/technical support to Help Desk Staff
• Perform Trend Analysis on tickets, advise regional IT of training/hardware/software requirements
• Quality assurance on computer builds, equipment installs and maintenance
• Building desktops/laptops to corporate standards
• Perform network administration tasks on windows servers and network appliances
• Remote office support and administration
• Troubleshoot and provide guidance to users via telephone to solve their problems
• Record issue resolution
• Provide desk-side support when necessary
• Occasional out of hours and weekend work is a requirement of this role
• This role will involve occasional travel to our remote sites in Paris, Berlin, Bonn, Johannesburg, Moscow, Dubai, London, Tel Aviv and Rome

Skills and Experience :

Minimum 2 years experience in customer support in a Networking environment using Windows-based computer workstations

• Experience supporting Windows XP Professional, Vista experience an advantage
• Excellent (and demonstrable) Microsoft Office skills
• Broad understanding of TCP/IP essential
• Experience of installing networking equipment, printers
• Windows 2003 Server experience essential
• Experience of Exchange, SharePoint, BES, network security, firewalls or SQL an advantage

Education and Certificaton:

• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) or MCSE desirable
• Advanced technical training and certification in Microsoft’s server products, desktop applications, or hardware (A++) desirable
• Bachelors, Associate, or Technical degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Management Information Systems essential

A competitive salary and benefits package is offered for this role.

To apply for this position please send your CV with covering letter to Jim Bullock, jbullock@apcoworldwide.com, the regional network manager. The closing date for CV’s is May 5, 2008.

We regret that we can only respond to those candidates short listed for the role.

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Project Associate
Brussels

APCO Worldwide’s Brussels office is currently seeking a Project Associate to join its Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT) Practice. The role is suited to a graduate with a strong understanding and practical experience of policy and communication challenges in EU competition law, standardization and intellectual property.

The Project Associate will support the team’s day-to-day client activity on a range of Brussels and global projects and accounts. Our clients are multinational companies and coalitions with local, regional or global political and media communication programs.

The Project Associate will be a team member involved with day–to–day support of client projects by drafting materials (i.e. press releases, opinion pieces, fact sheets) and by conducting research on a variety of client related issues, media, government, political or issues monitoring and logistical support. The Project Associate will be responsible for coordinating meetings and events. In addition, the Project Associate will show demonstrated tactical abilities, and have good written and oral communication skills. The Project Associate will interface with all levels of staff and may interface with clients regarding project issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and analyze research using the Internet, search engines and other means as appropriate
• Participate in strategic planning sessions and develop communication plans for clients
• Support other team members as necessary in order to complete client projects
• Attendance and follow up of Brussels meetings and events
• Produce drafts of written materials, such as press releases, summaries, presentations, reports and other client materials
• Support the reporting service to clients (weekly/monthly reports)
• Monitor media, government and political issues, create coverage reports and update tracking tools
• Participate in client meetings as appropriate
• Coordinate and execute meeting logistics and events
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications and Standards:

• Education: University degree and preferably post-graduate level in a relevant discipline Preferably post-graduate level in a relevant discipline.

Experience:

• Good understanding of the European institutions essential
• Experience in the EU institutions (European Parliament, European Commission, DGs Information Society, Competition, Enterprise, Internal Market) desirable
• Knowledge/previous experience in TMT a definite asset
• Understanding of and expertise in technology, IP, standardization or competition issues would be considered a strong asset for the position
• Research skills
• Fluent written and spoken English is essential, plus at least one other Community language, a sound command of French would be an advantage

Competencies Required:

• Strong time management skills
• Excellent written and oral skills
• Demonstrated tactical abilities
• Professional demeanor
• Self-motivated ability

Office Environment: The physical abilities needed to perform the duties of this position, in addition to the office climate.

• Office environment is general office setting
• Some travel required

APCO WORLDWIDE INC. will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in order to enable them to perform the essential or primary duties for this position.

A competitive salary is offered for this role plus a comprehensive benefits package.

To apply for this position please email your CV with a covering letter detailing your current notice period and salary expectations to brussels@apcoworldwide.com by February 22, 2008. Please put “Project Associate TMT” in the subject heading.

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Project Associate (Sports and Media)
Brussels

Our Brussels office is currently seeking a Project Associate. The role is suited to a graduate with a strong understanding of policy and communication challenges in the sports and media sectors. The Project Associate will be a team member involved with day–to–day support of client projects by drafting materials (i.e. press releases, fact sheets) and by conducting research on a variety of client related issues. The Project Associate will be responsible for coordinating meetings and events and providing logistical support. In addition, the Project Associate will have good written and oral communication skills. The Project Associate will interface with all levels of staff and may interface with clients on assignments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and analyze research using the internet, search engines and other means as appropriate
• Participate in strategic planning sessions and develop communication plans for clients
• Support other team members as necessary in order to complete client projects
• Attendance and follow up of Brussels meetings and events
• Produce drafts of written materials, such as press releases, summaries, presentations, reports and other client materials
• Support the reporting service to clients (weekly/monthly reports)
• Monitor media, government and political issues, create coverage reports and update tracking tools
• Participate in client meetings as appropriate
• Coordinate meeting logistics and events
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications and Standards:

• Education: University degree. Preferably post-graduate level in a relevant discipline

Experience:

• Good understanding of the European institutions essential
• Experience in the EU institutions desirable
• Knowledge/previous experience in sport and/or media sector a definite asset
• Understanding of and expertise in sport sector would be considered a strong asset for the position
• Research skills
• Fluent written and spoken English is essential, plus at least one other Community language, a sound command of French would be an advantage

Competencies Required:

• Strong time management skills
• Excellent written and oral skills
• Demonstrated tactical abilities
• Professional demeanor
• Self-motivated ability
• Ability to multi-task

Office Environment: The physical abilities needed to perform the duties of this position, in addition to the office climate.

• Office environment is general office setting
• Some travel required

APCO WORLDWIDE INC. will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in order to enable them to perform the essential or primary duties for this position.

A competitive salary is offered for this role plus a comprehensive benefits package.

To apply for this position please email your CV with a covering letter detailing your current notice period and salary expectations to brussels@apcoworldwide.com as soon as possible and at latest by 14 March 2008.

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Project Associate (Transport and Environment)
Brussels

APCO Worldwide’s Brussels office is currently seeking a Project Associate to join its Environment and Transport Practice. The role is suited to a graduate with a strong understanding and practical experience of policy and communication challenges in EU’s transport and standardization policy. Experience in environmental policy is also an asset.

The Project Associate will support the team’s day-to-day client activity on a range of Brussels and global projects and accounts. Our clients are multinational companies and coalitions with local, regional or global political and media communication programs.

The Project Associate will be a team member involved with day–to–day support of client projects by drafting materials (i.e. press releases, opinion pieces, fact sheets) and by conducting research on a variety of client related issues, media, government, political or issues monitoring and logistical support. The Project Associate will be responsible for coordinating meetings and events. In addition, the Project Associate will show demonstrated tactical abilities, and have good written and oral communication skills. The Project Associate will interface with all levels of staff and may interface with clients regarding project issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and analyze research using the Internet, search engines and other means as appropriate
• Participate in strategic planning sessions and develop communication plans for clients
• Support other team members as necessary in order to complete client projects
• Attendance and follow up of Brussels meetings and events
• Produce drafts of written materials, such as press releases, summaries, presentations, reports and other client materials
• Support the reporting service to clients (weekly/monthly reports)
• Monitor media, government and political issues, create coverage reports and update tracking tools
• Participate in client meetings as appropriate
• Coordinate and execute meeting logistics and events
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications and Standards:

• Education: University degree and preferably post-graduate level in a relevant discipline

Experience:

• Good understanding of the European institutions essential
• Experience in the EU institutions (European Parliament, European Commission) desirable
• Understanding of and expertise in standardization and transport issues would be considered a strong asset for the position
• Research skills
• Fluent written and spoken English is essential, plus at least one other Community language

Competencies Required:

• Strong time management skills
• Excellent written and oral skills
• Demonstrated tactical abilities
• Professional demeanor
• Self-motivated ability

Office Environment: The physical abilities needed to perform the duties of this position, in addition to the office climate.

• Office environment is general office setting
• Some travel required

APCO WORLDWIDE INC. will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in order to enable them to perform the essential or primary duties for this position.

A competitive salary is offered for this role plus a comprehensive benefits package.

To apply for this position please email your CV with a covering letter detailing your current notice period and salary expectations to brussels@apcoworldwide.com by March 7, 2008. Please put “Project Associate Environment & Transport” in the subject heading.

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Web Developer
Brussels

APCO Worldwide, a global communication consulting firm, is seeking a talented Interactive Developer with 1-2 years of experience to lead and assist in interactive development within a fast-paced agency environment. This position can be based in London or Brussels as part of our cutting edge online team.

The Interactive Developer works with project teams, online media strategists, and other Web developers to create interactive solutions for client initiatives. The position will build, test, debug and troubleshoot interactive deliverables for a wide range of project types including Web interfaces, interactive online ads and online tools.

Qualified candidates must be able to work as part of a close-knit, cross-functional project team with both technical and non-technical team members, while also being able to be proactive and function independently. Excellent communication, creativity and problem-solving skills are necessary. Candidates must also possess extreme attention to detail and a high level of accountability and responsibility.

Specific experience requirements:

• Relevant work experience and knowledge of ColdFusion a must
• 1-2 years experience and strong knowledge of hand-coded front-end Web development, including: HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Knowledge of Server-Side scripting, including ColdFusion and database connectivity is required
• Experience building interactive online advertisements and/or Web sites
• JavaScript experience is a must; AJAX (Advanced DOM and XML) experience is a plus
• Experience in building relational databases is a plus (preferably using SQL Server)
• Experience in setting up and maintaining internet service hosting environments a plus
• Knowledge and experience working with object oriented programming a plus
• Experience with Microsoft .NET (VB.Net or C#) is a plus

Consulting and/or Agency Experience:

• Client services or agency experience a plus but not required
• Experience working with Marketing and Project teams

Software/Programs:

• ColdFusion MX (6+)
• Macromedia Dreamweaver (CSS/(X)HTML hand-coding experience required)
• Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Fireworks and/or Adobe Illustrator experience a plus
• Knowledge of Macromedia Flash (7,8, and 9) a plus

Education:

• A degree in a Computer Science, Art, Design or Technology related discipline is preferred

Extras:

• Passion for learning and developing in Web 2.0 technologies
• Clean and efficient programming methodologies
• Strong attention to detail and quality assurance
• A desire to work as a part of a collaborative team
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Self-motivated, and able to multi-task within a project-based agency environment
• Take initiative to be productive and efficient
• Able to function independently and still work well in a "team oriented" environment
• Excellent communication skills

APCO, recently named “2007 Large PR Firm of the Year” by PR News, offers a collegial work environment, an award winning training program, opportunities for international exchanges, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.

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Human Resources Business Partner
London

APCO Worldwide, a global communication consultancy, has an opportunity for an experienced Human Resources (HR) professional to work across a number of European countries as an HR business partner. The HR business partner will work alongside managers to help develop and implement people plans; align regional and corporate HR activity; and execute operational requirements. This includes generalist activity including resourcing; employee relations; process and policy development; performance management; compensation and benefits; and training and development. This position will fully manage all recruitment and training for relevant countries and advise and help managers with interviewing, selection, appointments and ongoing learning and development. The HR business partner will also work closely with and advise managers on employee relations (ER) issues, acting both as a management partner and employee advocate to encourage and support a respectful and collaborative work environment.

Candidates must have a degree and/or CIPD qualification in Human Resources, and four or more years of relevant experience. The ability to effectively communicate both in writing and verbally, and build relationships is essential. Also required are a strong team orientation, business awareness and acumen, professional presence and planning/organizational skills.

APCO was named "2007 Large PR Firm of the Year" by PR News, offers a collegial work environment, an award winning training program, opportunities for international exchanges and a competitive compensation and benefits package.

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