Programme Assistant - Europe's Political Economy

Programme Assistant - Europe's Political Economy

EPC - European Policy Centre

Brussels, Belgium

The EPC is looking for a Programme Assistant (equivalent to a paid internship) to join its Europe’s Political Economy Programme for a period of 6 months, starting on 8 January 2024 (to be discussed).

This is an entry-level position targeted at recent graduates as well as graduates having acquired initial work experience through internships.

The successful candidate should have a demonstrated knowledge of and interest in EU economic policies (e.g. economic governance, Single Market, digital, industrial policies or trade), through prior internships, work or course choices, a solid academic background, a good understanding of EU institutions and decision-making processes, and an interest in organising events and carrying out desk research on various topics related to EU policies.

The candidate should have the following profile:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in economics, political science or law;
• Excellent analytical and writing skills;
• Strong interest in European affairs;
• Good organisational and time management skills;
• Self-disciplined, able to work both independently and in a multinational team;
• Dynamic, flexible, reliable, and attentive to details;
• Good presentation skills;
• Excellent English language skills (oral and written), additional languages are a plus;
• Data visualisation skills are a plus;
• Previous relevant work experience in policy analysis, organising events, and research assistance (internship would suffice) would be a plus.

Main duties:

• Supporting EPC analysts in organising events (including drafting event proposals, invitations and programmes, contacting speakers, assisting during the events);
• Background research, analysis of data, and support in writing publications;
• Contributing to policy monitoring with an eye to developing a strong understanding of EU policymaking processes;
• Support in writing project and funding proposals, as needed.

Apply Now

More Job Searches

Belgium      Academic and Think Tank      Economic and Monetary Affairs      Internal Market and Business Regulation      EPC - European Policy Centre