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Job Vacancy – Programmes Coordinator (Applications CLOSED)

3 October, 2024 By Barbara Polin

Role Description The Programmes Coordinator manages the AER’s three flagship programmes: Eurodyssey, the Summer Academy and the Youth Regional Network (YRN). This entails network management, event organisation, advocacy, as well as budgetary and administrative tasks related to the Programmes’ functioning. The Programmes Coordinator reports directly to the AER Secretary General … [Read more...]

Job Vacancy: Financial and Administrative Manager (Strasbourg, France)

11 September, 2024 By Barbara Polin

About the job The Financial and Administrative Manager will be responsible for overseeing the general financial administration of the association, including a part of the Assembly of European Region’s finances related to EU-funded projects. Prior experience in bookkeeping is essential for success in this role. Key responsibilities include financial reporting and related … [Read more...]

Job Vacancy: Institutional Relations & Advocacy Coordinator (Applications CLOSED)

25 July, 2024 By Barbara Polin

Role Description Reporting directly to the Secretary General, the Institutional Relations & Advocacy Coordinator will play a central role in coordinating and implementing the AER’s advocacy strategy, in collaboration with the AER’s members. The holder of this position will develop and maintain strong relationships with institutional stakeholders to maximise influence and … [Read more...]

Internship: Communications, Events and Programmes

12 July, 2024 By Barbara Polin

The Assembly of European Regions is looking for a Communications, Events, and Programmes Assistant to join the Brussels team in Autumn 2024 for at least 3 months. Starting and ending dates are flexible with a preference for early-mid October. Deadline: 15.09.2024 COB. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis. Established in 1985, the AER is the largest … [Read more...]

The AER welcomes Vania Freitas as Secretary General

9 July, 2024 By Barbara Polin

Vania Freitas has been appointed by the Executive Board as Secretary General of the Assembly of European Regions (AER). Previously in charge of institutional relations and advocacy for the AER, Vania Freitas brings to the network over fifteen years of experience in developing political priorities and strategies for membership-based organisations in international contexts. … [Read more...]

Internship: Policy & Knowledge Transfer [CLOSED]

14 May, 2024 By Johanna Pacevicius

Dates: October 2024-March 2025 Duration: 6 months Location: Strasbourg (FR) The Assembly of European Regions (AER) is the largest independent network of regions in wider Europe. Bringing together regions from 35 countries, AER is the political voice of its members and a forum for interregional cooperation. Profile Candidates should have a general understanding of … [Read more...]

Farewell message of AER Secretary General

3 May, 2024 By Barbara Polin

Christian Spahr farewell

Dear AER members, partners and friends, In March, I have announced my intention to take on a new professional challenge. As agreed with the Board, I have passed the baton to our Institutional Relations & Advocacy Coordinator, Vania Freitas who is now managing the Secretariat as Interim Secretary General until my successor is chosen. Definitely: It has been a highly … [Read more...]

Upcoming management change at the AER

21 March, 2024 By Barbara Polin

The Assembly of European Regions (AER) is preparing for a change at the helm of its Secretariat: Secretary General Christian Spahr has announced his intention to take on a new professional challenge. Following consultation with the Executive Board, he will pass the baton at the end of April to the AER Institutional Relations & Advocacy Coordinator, Vania Freitas who will … [Read more...]

The AER is hiring its new Secretary General (Applications CLOSED)

21 March, 2024 By Barbara Polin

About the Assembly of European Regions The Assembly of European Regions (AER) is not just the largest independent network of regions in wider Europe; we are a beacon for democracy, good governance, and regional innovation. Founded in 1985, our mission is to empower regions and foster a sustainable future through collaboration. With over 130 member regions from more than 25 … [Read more...]

The AER is hiring a Financial and Administrative Manager (Strasbourg/Brussels) (Applications CLOSED)

14 March, 2024 By Barbara Polin

Do you have a strong background in financial management? Do you enjoy providing high-quality administrative support to a team? And do you have work experience e.g., in an association, with EU-funded projects, in an international environment or a small company? If this sounds like you, you might be our new Financial and Administrative Manager (full-time).  You will handle the … [Read more...]

AER Manifesto for the European Elections 2024: Trust in the Future Through Stronger Regions

29 January, 2024 By Barbara Polin

In a world in turmoil, building trust in the future passes through fostering stronger local and regional democracies. The AER Manifesto for the European Elections 2024 underlines the importance of involving regional governments in European crisis management, and in creating a prosperous, sustainable, inclusive, and politically integrated Europe – especially in view of the … [Read more...]

The AER is hiring an EU Finance and Administrative Manager (Strasbourg/Brussels) – APPLICATIONS CLOSED

21 December, 2023 By Barbara Polin

Are you a numbers guru, with experience in EU project management? And a good organiser who is happy to reinforce an enthusiastic, small, international team with a wide range of responsibilities? If so, you may be our new EU Finance and Administrative Manager. Apply now! We are looking for a colleague to successfully support our Project Unit in the financial management of … [Read more...]

(Closed) AER IS HIRING AN EU PROJECT MANAGER

20 July, 2023 By Laura Bassan

AER IS HIRING AN EU PROJECT MANAGER We are looking for a colleague to help us in managing the implementation of EU funded projects, joining the AER Project Unit and being able to collaborate closely with colleagues in other workstreams of the AER Secretariat, member regions, and project partners. If you like to work for liveable, prosperous regions and a sustainable … [Read more...]

AER is looking for a Communications & Events Assistant (Erasmus+)

20 July, 2023 By Laura Bassan

About the Assembly of European Regions The Assembly of European Regions is looking for a Communications and Events intern to join the Brussels team in Autumn 2023 for at least 3 months. Starting and ending dates are flexible with a preference for late September/early October. Deadline: 15.09.2023 COB. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling … [Read more...]

AER is hiring a Financial and Administrative Manager! (deadline EXTENDED: 30 July 2023)

20 June, 2023 By Barbara Polin

  Do you have a strong background in financial management? Do you enjoy providing high-quality administrative support to a team? And do you have work experience e.g., in an association, with EU-funded projects, in a small company or an international environment? If this sounds like you, you might be our new Financial and Administrative Manager (full-time, 39 … [Read more...]

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