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Job vacancy: The European Disability Forum

The European Disability Forum is looking for a dynamic policy officer with good knowledge in social, employment policies and human rights.

You are committed to a human rights and social model approach to disability, and you have an understanding of social policy in relation to disability policies. You work in both English and French. You are looking for a challenging position to improve the life of 65 million Europeans with disabilities.

This position is based in Brussels and is a unique opportunity to advocate human rights before the European institutions. The knowledge of EU policies, institutions and procedures is an asset.

Gross starting salary: 2800 E/month

Contract: One year renewable

Closing date for receipt of applications: 30 August 2010

Date of the interview: 21 September 2010

Contact: recruitment@edf-feph.org

The European Disability Forum is an equal opportunities employer and believes that its objectives will be better achieved if a significant proportion of its staff at all levels is composed of persons with disabilities.

Source: Coralia Catana, Internal Communication and Campaign Officer,

European Disability Forum

Email from: Frank Mulcahy