Advisor/Senior Advisor - EU Social Policy

Advisor/Senior Advisor - EU Social Policy

Milieu Consulting SRL

Brussels, Belgium

Milieu Consulting is a multi-disciplinary consultancy based in Brussels with a record of excellence in international and European policy and law – in fields such as employment and social affairs, migration, health and safety at work, environmental protection, energy, climate change, chemicals, fundamental rights, justice, public health, and consumer protection. We provide our expertise mainly for European institutions and other public sector clients.

Please visit our website at www.milieu.be to understand more about our activities and our corporate culture.

We are looking for a full-time Policy Advisor with at least five years of professional experience in EU policy research and analysis for an immediate position to support our busy team to work mainly on employment and social affairs, migration, and health and safety at work. Applications from more senior candidates will also be welcome and appointments will be made at the appropriate level.

Key tasks will include the following:

• Carry out data collection activities and data analysis using a wide range of both qualitative and quantitative methods;
• Draft high quality documents and reports;
• Prepare and deliver presentations to partners, clients, and other stakeholders and advise clients;
• Contribute to proposal development and writing, including the identification of appropriate methodological approaches and the drafting of budgets;
• Manage projects within allocated time and budget.

The key qualifications required for the position are:

• Degree/Master’s in sociology, economics, political science or other relevant discipline, and a genuine interest in public law and policy;
• Minimum of five years of relevant work experience - previous EU consultancy experience an advantage;
• Good understanding of data collection tools, qualitative and/or quantitative research methods, data analysis techniques - experience with the European Commission’s Better Regulation Toolbox is an advantage;
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel; and other quantitative and qualitative analysis tools (e.g. Stata, Python, NVivo);
• Clear, concise and accurate writing skills in English; knowledge of other EU languages is an asset;
• An independent, self-starter personality with a commitment to quality;
• Well-organised, practical-minded and able to prioritise a busy and varied workload.

The benefits of joining Milieu:

• English as a principal working language;
• A very informal, supportive and collaborative working environment;
• A minimum of hierarchy and internal bureaucracy;
• A strong dedication to public policy;
• Highly professional and a strong commitment to quality in what we do;
• A dynamic multi-cultural atmosphere with some 25 nationalities;
• A stimulating working environment;
• A relaxed dress code – except when we are meeting our clients;
• Regular company barbecues, training lunches, weekly yoga classes;
• Biennial company weekend retreats;
• Hospitalisation insurance and a group pension scheme;
• The possibility of a hybrid working arrangement (maximum 40% from home).

Milieu Consulting would like to fill this position as soon as possible. The deadline for applications is 4 June 2023.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Milieu Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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