Senior Policy Analyst – Migration policies – EPC

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

The successful candidate should have a solid academic background (PhD) and more specifically:

• Proven interest and experience in policy analysis of migration, asylum and integration policies at European and global levels.
• Proven capacity to draft and present policy analysis at a high level.
• Recognised expertise in their field (by their peers and policy makers) with extensive publications.
• Capacity to network and to lead team work.
• Enthusiastic interest in and commitment to European affairs.
• Good network within European Institutions.
• Entrepreneurial attitude towards partnership building and programme development.
• Extensive relevant professional experience (at least 6 years other than internships).
• Fluent in English and in at least one other major European language.

Main duties:

• Leading the elaboration & implementation of EPC activities related to migration and mobility, as well as leading on EPC’s work on the refugees crisis and Schengen, including identifying and developing project financing possibilities.
• Making cross-cutting linkages to other policy areas including free movement of people, security, foreign policy and development.
• Leading, coaching and motivating junior members of the EMD team.
• Planning and organisation of related events in coordination with the Events Team.
• Research and analysis for publications and website.
• Chairing of EPC events & meetings and representing EPC at external events in the area of policy focus.
• Contacts with the media in coordination with the Communications department.
• Promoting the EPC to potential members and funders.
• Reporting to the Director of Studies

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 and a list of publications to Ms Maral Bedrossian,m.bedrossian@epc.eu – Please mention EMD SPA

Deadline for applications: 27 May 2016

Read more and apply here.