Policy & Research Assistant

Policy & Research Assistant

ASEE - Association for Supported Employment Europe

Brussels, Belgium

The Association for Supported Employment Europe is recruiting a Policy and Research Assistant to support its work promoting inclusive labour markets for all.

Main responsibilities

• Monitor EU and selected national policy developments, EU funding calls and consultations related to employment and disability inclusion, as well as the activities of other networks active in relevant fields;
• Produce written outputs, e.g. news articles, LinkedIn updates, policy briefings;
• Support the drafting of policy positions and consultation responses;
• Support editorial work: proofreading, light copy-editing, and formatting of materials;
• Attend meetings, webinars and conferences; take notes and prepare short meeting reports and action points;
• Assist with ASEE meetings/events’ preparation and follow-up;
• Gather information about completed and ongoing research and tools related to and supporting the implementation of Supported Employment;
• Carry out research regarding the business case for diversity and Supported Employment;
• Perform other related tasks to support the ASEE team’s activities.

Profile

• Strong interest in employment policy, disability inclusion and rights, European affairs;
• Commitment to non-discrimination, equal opportunities and the rights of disadvantaged groups;
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English; proficiency in another EU language is an asset;
• Strong research and synthesis skills; ability to turn complex information into concise, audience-appropriate content;
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and accuracy;
• Proactive, reliable and able to work independently and as part of a small team;
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple small tasks and deadlines;
• Comfortable with digital tools (MS Office, Zoom, AI LLMs);
• Familiarity with EU institutions, policy processes and funding instruments is an advantage.