Secretary General

EASPD) is a non-profit European umbrella organisation, established in 1996 and currently representing over 20,000 social services for persons with disabilities via its membership in over 41 countries across the Europe.

EASPD advocates for effective, high-quality, individualised and user-centred services in all areas of life for persons with disabilities. EASPD’s mission is to deliver the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities by supporting its members in the design, development and set up of individualised models of support , responsive to specificneeds and wishes.

To achieve its mission, EASPD works towards influencing decision making mechanisms at European and international level, promotes the sharing of information and development of innovation in the social sector. Detailed information on EASPD, policy / advocacy and project work can be found on our website at :

Job Description

As Secretary General you will manage the implementation of the strategy of the organisation. You will oversee delivery of our policy, project, information, research and training activities, ensuring a strong synergy linking them.

You will work in close cooperation with and report to the Executive Committee, Board and General Assembly.

To assist you in fulfilling your role you will lead a Secretariat currently comprising the Chief of Staff, 4 managers and 25 highly skilled, multi-lingual and enthusiastic members of staff.

Key Tasks

Governance and leadership :

With the Board and Executive Committee to :

• Provide leadership and direction for the organisation, delivering on all core areas of work.
• Develop the long-term strategy, strategic options, and any action plans.
• Supervise the organisation of EASPD governance meetings (Board, Executive Committee and General Assembly) and participate on an ex officio basis.

External relations and representation :

With the President and managers to :

Association management :

With the Chief of Staff to :

EASPD membership :

With the Head of Operations and Board members to :

Policy development :

With the Head of Policy and Board members to :

Projects :

With the Head of Projects, Board members and partners to :

Knowledge, Innovation, Information & Training

With the Heads of Knowledge, Innovation and of Operations, Board members and partners to :

Person specification

Essential :

Personal qualifications and experience :

Skills and competencies

Other essential aspects :

Desirable :

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