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Policy and Project Officer for Research and Innovation

  • EURASHE
Brussels, Belgium
Full-time
Published:
Application Deadline: February 28, 2025
  • EURASHE
Brussels, Belgium
Full-time
Published:
Application Deadline: February 28, 2025
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ABOUT EURASHE:

EURASHE is the European Association for the Applied Sciences in Higher Education, representing institutions that offer professionally orientated programmes and perform applied research within the Bologna cycles. The role of the Association is primarily to represent the interests of the applied sciences at European level, contribute to policy development and provide members with a platform for communication, information, and exchange. EURASHE also develops and implements international projects in line with its priorities, in order to better understand trends and approaches to higher education and applied research, gather input for policy positions, promote good practices, and share experience among members.

EURASHE is looking for a motivated Policy and Project Officer for Research and Innovation to join its dynamic team in the centre of Brussels.

ROLE AND TASKS:

Working closely with the EURASHE Secretary General and the Policy and Project Manager, the Policy and Project Officer will:

  • Monitor European policies related to research and innovation, including the European Research Area, Horizon Europe and negotiations on the next framework programme, and the European Regional Development Fund;

  • Inform and liaise with EURASHE members and the Board on policy development;

  • Draft and present policy position papers;

  • Develop and implement projects including planning, organising meetings, contributing to deliverables, maintaining documentation, and reporting;

  • General support in the organisation of EURASHE events including annual conferences, seminars, peer-learning events, and working group meetings;

  • Interact with policy makers and stakeholders, and represent EURASHE at external meetings when required.


PROFILE:

We are looking for an independent, open minded and motivated team player who is able to work efficiently in an international team.

Essential

  • Higher education degree (Postgraduate is a bonus);

  • Minimum of two years’ work experience related to EU policies, preferably in the fields of higher education, research, and innovation;

  • Experience in developing, reviewing, and synthetizing policies and EU documents, and communicating outcomes to a diverse and broad audience;

  • Excellent command of English, both spoken and written;

  • Previous work experience in an international environment;

  • Excellent communication, organisational, interpersonal and IT skills;

  • Ability to work independently, under tight deadlines;

  • Willingness to travel within Europe for project and policy meetings.


Beneficial

  • Experience in the management of EU funded projects;

  • Knowledge of the higher education sector;

  • Understanding of the functioning of European institutions and decision-making process;

  • Experience in European public affairs and/or academic or not-for-profit environment;

  • Proficiency in other European languages.


WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Full-time one-year contract (renewable) under Belgian law, that may become permanent;

  • Competitive monthly salary according to work experience and qualifications;

  • Attractive package of benefits: hospitalisation insurance, transportation allowance, telework allowance, meal vouchers, eco cheques, and 30 days of annual leave;

  • Opportunity to contribute to EU policymaking process and manage large scale international projects;

  • Very friendly working environment;

  • Two days telework per week if requested.


APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Interested candidates should send a concise letter of motivation and two-page CV to jobs@eurashe.eu before the deadline of 28th February 2025, referencing R&I Policy & Project Officer as the email subject.

Interviews will be followed by a short written exercise to test candidates’ (English) writing skills. All candidates will receive notification about the results of the selection procedure shortly after it is completed.

For more information about EURASHE: www.eurashe.eu.
Apply now

Apply for this job

To apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter to: jobs@eurashe.eu

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