The EPC is looking for a Policy Analyst (PA) to join its Europe’s Political Economy Programme, to work especially on topics related to the EU trade policy, Single Market and industrial transformations, starting preferably in September-October 2020.
The successful candidate should have a solid academic background, a good understanding of EU institutions, experience in organising policy debates, as well as knowledge on and a good understanding of current EU policy developments in one or more of the above-mentioned policy areas.
The candidate should have the following profile:
- University degree in a relevant subject;
- At least three years of relevant work experience (other than internships), including in policy analysis;
- Demonstrated ability to research, write and present high-quality policy analysis;
- Strong interest in European affairs and commitment to European integration;
- A good understanding of some/all of the relevant policy areas: trade policy, Single Market and industrial transformations;
- Excellent communication and social skills (oral and written);
- Ability to engage and network with experts and interested stakeholders;
- Ability to work independently as well as in a multi-disciplinary team;
- Dynamic, flexible, reliable and attentive to detail;
- Fluent in English.
The main duties are:
- Development and implementation of the EPC’s activities on some/all of the following policy areas: Single Market (including the EPC's Single Market Roundtable), feeding into ongoing projects linked to industrial transformations and EU trade policy with a potential focus on the future of multilateralism and economic relations with the USA and China, as well as contributing to research and organisation of the Europe’s Political Economy Programme;
- Research and writing policy analyses;
- Overseeing/organising and moderating events (drafting event proposals, invitations and programmes, identifying and contacting speakers);
- Liaising with external experts and interested stakeholders, as well as building and maintaining a network;
- Supporting/leading fundraising activities for the Programme in the relevant policy areas;
- Producing new ideas and taking initiative on projects and activities.
this job offer is not open for applications
