Junior Policy Analyst / Policy Analyst – Europe’s Political Economy (EPE) programme

Junior Policy Analyst / Policy Analyst – fiscal and monetary policy, economic governance, single market, innovation, better regulation and trade

The European Policy Centre is seeking a Junior Policy Analyst / Policy Analyst to work on its Europe’s Political Economy (EPE) programme.

The successful candidate should have a solid academic background in economics, a good understanding of EU institutions and economic policies, as well as experience in organising events and working with multiple stakeholders. The candidate should have the following profile:

• University degree and post-graduate or equivalent, for example, in economics or political economy
• At least three years of relevant work experience (other than internships), including in organising events and in economic analysis
• A good understanding of macroeconomics and EU economic governance, and an interest in the single market and a range of policies that foster the economic development of the EU
• Ability to research, write and  present high quality policy analysis
• Strong interest in European affairs and commitment to European integration
• Excellent communication and social skills (oral and written)
• Ability to engage and network with experts and interested stakeholders
• Ability to work both independently and in a multi-disciplinary team
• Dynamic, flexible, reliable and attentive to detail
• Fluent in English

Main duties:

• Implementation of the different projects run by the EPE programme, for example, on fiscal and monetary policy, economic governance, single market, innovation, better regulation and trade
• Research and writing economic and policy analysis
• Organising events (drafting event proposals, invitations and programmes, contacting speakers, assisting during the      events)
• Liaising with external experts and interested stakeholders, as well as building and maintaining a network
• Supporting fundraising activities for the programme

Possible additional responsibilities:

• Representing the EPC at external events
• Engaging with media

Start date: As soon as possible

Terms and conditions: Negotiable. This position is for a free-lancer.

Candidates who meet the above requirements should send by e-mail a motivation letter together with a CV to Ms Maral Bedrossian, m.bedrossian@epc.eu – Please mention EPE-Econ

Deadline for applications: 3 June 2016

Read more and apply here.