EUROCITIES, the network of major European cities, is looking for a policy advisor on social inclusion. The successful candidate for this position will work within the policy team under the supervision of the policy director at the EUROCITIES Brussels office. He/she would ideally start end of December 2016.
Job description
The policy advisor will be responsible for supporting EUROCITIES activities related to the implementation of social inclusion policies, with a specific focus on the role that cities play in the European Social Agenda. The main tasks include:
- contributing to the overall work and coordination of the social affairs forum
- providing policy support to a number of thematic working groups by preparing policy briefings, drafting policy papers, organising and co-chairing meetings
- organising capacity building activities with members, such as mutual learning events, peer reviews, study visits
- undertaking policy-oriented research such as identification and collection of good practices, preparing surveys and presenting their results
- preparing policy statements in negotiation with members and writing research papers
- organising and attending dissemination and advocacy activities, including seminars and workshops
- advocacy work with European institutions and other relevant stakeholders
- contributing to the monitoring, reporting and evaluation of the EaSi grant
- drafting project proposals and responses to EU calls and tenders
Person specification
Skills
- excellent research and analytical skills, including the ability to collect, analyse and present information in a clear and concise way
- excellent political judgement from a network of cities’ perspective for advocacy purposes
- ability to write research papers and policy papers in a logical, clear and concise way
- ability to show initiative and self-motivation
- good planning, organisation and coordination skills
- problem-solving approach
- flexibility to deal with multiple and changing priorities
- good negotiating and influencing skills
- able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- excellent oral and written communication skills
- perfect English, other languages an asset
Knowledge
- excellent understanding of EU projects in social inclusion and fighting poverty
- good understanding of evidence-based policy-making
- good understanding of urban policies
- degree in social policies, social sciences, urban development, EU studies or related fields
- good knowledge of local government
Experience
- a minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience in social inclusion policies in the European context
- experience of policy-oriented research, including the ability to write and edit policy research papers
- experience of managing, coordinating and bidding for EU projects in social inclusion
- experience in coordinating forums, working groups and working in membership associations
- experience in EU advocacy and influencing EU institutions, and other relevant stakeholders
- experience in organising events and capacity building initiatives
- experience in working with politicians
Their offer
- an initial one year contract, renewable depending on future funds
- Salary range between €3,100 to €3,800 gross per month according to experience
- Fringe benefits (meal vouchers, pension plan, hospitalisation insurance, refund of public transportation, 13th month)
- Starting end of December 2016-beginning of January 2017
Application deadline: Friday 14 October 2016
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