Secretariat of the Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality

The Directorate-General for Citizens' Rights, Justice and Institutional Affairs (DG IUST) is dedicated to supporting the European Parliament in its legislative, budgetary, and scrutiny roles. Our mission is to ensure that the Parliament operates effectively as a guardian of democracy, the rule of law, and fundamental rights, while remaining responsive to the needs of European citizens.  

DG IUST is responsible for organising the work of the following parliamentary committees:

• Committee on Culture and Education (CULT);
• Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI);
• Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE);
• Committee on Constitutional Affairs (AFCO);
• Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM);
• Committee on Petitions (PETI);
• Special committee on the European Democracy Shield (EUDS).

The Secretariat of the Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM) supports the Members of the committee in their daily legislative & non-legislative work around:

• The definition, promotion and protection of women's rights in the Union and related Union measures;
• The promotion of women's rights in third countries;
• Equal opportunities policy, including the promotion of equality between men and women with regard to labour market opportunities and treatment at work;
• The removal of all forms of violence and discrimination based on sex;
• The implementation and further development of gender mainstreaming in all policy sectors;
• The follow-up and implementation of international agreements and conventions involving the rights of women;
• The encouragement of awareness of women's rights.

You will be responsible for assisting the Committees Administrators and Assistants in their day-to-day duties involving committee work. 

These tasks include:

• Conducting research and preparing background documentation and information notes;
• Providing administrative support for Committee meetings and Committee public hearings;
• Assisting with the organisation of Committee missions and other events;
• Assisting with the smooth daily running of the Committee Secretariat as regards practical arrangements and information flow to and from the Secretariat;
• Dealing with incoming communication of the Secretariat via both telephone and emails.

• Passionate, motivated and proactive graduate who can work independently but also as part of an international team;
• Familiar with the rules and policies of the European Parliament;
• Multilingual and open to a multicultural environment;
• Dynamic and enthusiastic about gender equality issues;
• Able to communicate, professional and confidential;
• Able to summarise content concisely and identify relevant sources of information as to the corresponding work of the different EU Institutions and/or national authorities;
• Attentive to detail, accurate and with problem-solving attitude;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Outlook.

The European Parliament is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome all candidates, regardless of their geographical, racial or ethnic origin, political or religious beliefs, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, civil status, or family situation.