The European Union of the Deaf (EUD) is a European non-profit making umbrella organisation whose membership comprises National Associations of Deaf people in each of the EU member states. Established in 1985, EUD is the only organisation representing the interests of Deaf Europeans at European level. EUD maintains EU level dialogue with European Union Institutions, in consultation and co-operation with its member National Deaf Associations.
The role of the PCA is one that is both rewarding and challenging. You will be providing an efficient and confidential communication/translation service for a Executive Director using Sign Language. This will involve translating telephone calls, reading and translating written text and note taking during conferences. There will be interpreting duties at various meetings as well as administrative duties at the Brussels office.
This position is offered on a flexible basis and may include some evening and/or weekend work. Your working pattern may change from week to week to meet the needs of the service. There will be a lot of European travelling involved.
The ability to communicate in Sign Language is essential for this position and you should therefore already have your Sign Language interpreting qualification, or have the ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge. Experience in office administration and good standard of written English is also essential.
Salary: 30.000 - 33.000 Euros per annum (220 days per annum)
Contract: Full time - 1 year self-employed contract (renewable on annual basis)
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Closing date for receipt of applications is 12noon on Friday 3rd April 2009.
If you are looking for a new challenge and wish to know more, or to request a detailed job description, then please contact Mark Wheatley, Executive Director, E-mail:
If you want to learn more about EUD, please visit the website – www.eud.eu
