Call for Advisors: Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence Advisor/ Consultant

EFAA for SMEs is looking for an advisor/ consultant with a keen interest in Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence policy development at EU and International level, who is a quick learner, able to understand technical matters and eager to contribute to EFAA’s mission and become a fully-integrated member of the team. 
EFAA’s work is focused on the needs of small- and medium-sized accountants and auditors (SMPs) as well as on the interest of their clients, small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the context of today’s fast changing European and international environment. 

The successful candidate will be expected to: 

  • Support the Chair of the EFAA Digital Working Group: draft the agenda, identify relevant topics and high-level speakers for meetings
  • Coordinate the work of the DWG to draft replies to EU and International consultations.
  • Develop articles for Latest from Brussels
  • With the support of the DWG experts draft a short guide
  • Contribute to the organization of a 90-minute webinar for EFAA members

Profile:

  • Academic background in Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Technology, Digital Transformation or Technology Management/or relevant professional experience
  • Good understanding of EU policy-making and influencing processes and strategies; 
  • Experience in advocacy towards the EU and with proven track record of policy and advocacy successes; 
  • Excellent command of oral and written English and of at least one other EU language; 
  • A real team player, proactive, communicative with a positive personality, a strong sense of responsibility and the drive to get things done together; 
  • Able to adapt to changing circumstances, resistant to stress; 
  • Capable networker, able to coordinate and find compromises. 

Conditions: 

The exact amount will be established on the basis of the experience and qualification of the selected candidate. Payment(s) will be made on receipt of an invoice(s)

Contact: 

To apply, please send your CV, motivation letter, including the expected fee, to secretariat@efaa.com with the referral “Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence Advisor”.
Please ensure all requested documents are added to your application. Applications should be sent latest on 13 January closure of business. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. First round of interviews will take place online on the week 13 January.  

Ideal start: as soon as possible. 

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