Junior Policy Analyst / Policy Analyst – EU migration and mobility policies

The European Policy Centre is seeking a Junior Policy Analyst / Policy Analyst to work on its European Migration and Diversity (EMD) programme.

The successful candidate should have a solid academic background in migration, a good understanding of EU institutions and EU immigration and asylum policies, as well as experience in organising events and working with multiple stakeholders. The candidate should have the following profile:

• University degree and post-graduate or equivalent, for example, in law, political sciences, European studies
• At least three years of relevant work experience (other than internships), including in organising events and in economic analysis,
• A good understanding of EU migration and asylum policies
• Ability to research, write and  present high quality policy analysis
• Strong interest in European affairs and commitment to European integration
• Excellent communication and social skills (oral and written)
• Ability to engage and network with experts and interested stakeholders
• Ability to work both independently and in a multi-disciplinary team
• Dynamic, flexible, reliable and attentive to detail
• Fluent in English

Main duties:

• Implementation of the different projects run by the EMD programme, for example, on the future of the Schengen area, reform      of the CEAS, migrants’ integration
• Monitoring political, legislative and judicial developments in the context of the refugee crisis
• Research and writing policy analysis
• Organising events (drafting event proposals, invitations and programmes, contacting speakers, assisting during the events)
• Liaising with external experts and interested stakeholders, as well as building and maintaining a network
• Supporting fundraising activities for the programme

Possible additional responsibilities:

• Representing the EPC at external events
• Engaging with media

Start date: As soon as possible

Terms and conditions: Negotiable. This position is suitable for a free-lancer.

Candidates who meet the above requirements should send by e-mail a motivation letter together with a CV to Ms Maral Bedrossian, m.bedrossian@epc.eu – Please mention EMD JPA

Deadline for applications: 27 May 2016

Read more and apply here.