Expert in Research and Policy Analysis on Education, Training and Skills – Cedefop

Cedefop is organising a selection procedure to draw up a reserve list of candidates for the position of an Expert in Research and Policy Analysis on Education, Training and Skills

Job Description

Cedefop is looking to recruit an expert with a solid background in research and analysis on (a) vocational education and training, and/or (b) skill needs and the labour market.

The overall responsibility of the jobholder is to support Cedefop in further developing and advancing policy-relevant research and comparative analysis. Depending on the job holder’s profile and expertise, and the Centre’s priorities, s/he will work in the following fields:

• analysis of initial and continuing vocational education and training developments
• analysis of qualification developments and the common EU tools and principles
• analysis of labour market developments and skill needs.

In his/her field of expertise, the tasks and duties of the jobholder will be:

• contributing to designing, carrying out and/or steering research and comparative analysis;

• drafting high quality, scientifically robust and policy relevant reports and papers, for Cedefop’s key stakeholders, especially the European Commission, Member States and social partners;

• promoting and disseminating research outcomes taking into account Cedefop’s main stakeholders and target groups – in particular policy-makers – and the Centre’s communication strategy;

• developing and maintaining good working relations with relevant stakeholders, in particular the European Commission, including EU-level working groups, networks, researchers, and other European and international institutions;

• implementing effective working methods and maintaining good communication and knowledge-sharing; contributing to the Centre’s work programming and reporting;

• ensuring delivery of high-quality outputs and good communication;

• contributing to the implementation of procurement, administrative and financial procedures in compliance with the legal and financial regulations applied by Cedefop.

About Cedefop

Cedefop is the European Agency to promote the development of vocational education and training (VET) in the European Union. It is a forum for policy analysis and research and is a recognised partner in the policy and scientific debates on VET.

Its strategic objective is to enhance European cooperation in VET through evidence and expertise. Cedefop provides advice, research, analysis, information and stimulates European cooperation and mutual learning. It supports the development of VET and evidence-based policy-making in areas such as anticipation of skill needs, improving understanding about qualifications and skills to support mobility across borders and analysing trends in work-based learning and apprenticeships.

Cedefop works closely with the European Commission, governments, representatives of employers and trade unions, as well as with researchers and practitioners.

Deadline for applications: 10 November 2014

Place of employment: Greece-Thessaloniki

Read more and apply here.