Junior Policy Analyst / Policy Analyst – health, employment and social policies – EPC

The European Policy Centre is seeking a Junior Policy Analyst / Policy Analyst to work on its Europe’s Political Economy (EPE) programme.

The successful candidate should have a solid academic background, interest in health and employment or social policies, a good understanding of EU institutions and policies, as well as experience in organising events. The candidate should have the following profile:

• University degree and post-graduate or equivalent, for example, in health and/or social policies, EU studies, EU law, and/or political economy
• At least three years of relevant work experience (other than internships), including in organising events and in policy analysis
• A good understanding of Europe’s health challenges and relevant EU policy instruments, with an interest in wider social policy and economic governance
• 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 EPC’s health activities and support for employment and/or social policy activities.
• Research and writing policy analyses
• 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: by autumn 2016

Terms and conditions: Negotiable. This position is 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 EPE-Health

Deadline for applications: 3 June 2016

Read More and apply here.