- Joint Research Centre
- Brussels, Belgium (Remote)
- Full-time
Policy Officer – Relations with International stakeholders
- Joint Research Centre
Brussels, Belgium
Full-time
Published:
Application Deadline: April 25, 2025
- Joint Research Centre
Brussels, Belgium
Full-time
Published:
Application Deadline: April 25, 2025
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
The Joint Research Centre (JRC) provides independent, evidence-based knowledge and science, supporting EU policies to positively impact society.
The current vacancy is for Directorate for Strategy and Impact, Unit Member States Partnerships and International Relations, whose mission is to manage DG JRC's relations with its institutional and scientific strategic stakeholders in Member States and in countries associated to Horizon Europe and with international partners. Its activities aim at supporting JRC excellence in science and at raising the profile and reputation of the JRC through the coordination of the JRC outreach strategy.
The Unit is looking for a new colleague to take charge of steering and nurturing relations with strategic stakeholders in third countries, international organisations, and other partners. S/he will be responsible for fostering international partnerships, monitoring and reporting on political and other relevant global developments, coordinating with scientific departments, supporting high level meetings and events, and contributing to strategies that enhance JRC scientific excellence and reputation worldwide.
Please see also Working at the Commission – conditions and environment (europa.eu).
CONDITIONS:
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities of the selected candidate mainly include:
REQUIREMENTS:
Essential
The successful candidate should have the following essential qualifications:
Desirable
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are already on a valid CAST FG IV reserve list, or you have already applied to one of the calls below, you can directly submit your application at JRC Recruitment Portal.
If not, before applying to this position, you must register for one of the two following databases:
Note that each of the calls above has different minimum eligibility requirements and different selection tests.
The JRC cultivates a workplace based on respect for other people and the environment, and embraces non-discriminatory practices and equality of opportunity. In case of equal merit, preference will be given to the gender in minority.
The Joint Research Centre (JRC) provides independent, evidence-based knowledge and science, supporting EU policies to positively impact society.
The current vacancy is for Directorate for Strategy and Impact, Unit Member States Partnerships and International Relations, whose mission is to manage DG JRC's relations with its institutional and scientific strategic stakeholders in Member States and in countries associated to Horizon Europe and with international partners. Its activities aim at supporting JRC excellence in science and at raising the profile and reputation of the JRC through the coordination of the JRC outreach strategy.
The Unit is looking for a new colleague to take charge of steering and nurturing relations with strategic stakeholders in third countries, international organisations, and other partners. S/he will be responsible for fostering international partnerships, monitoring and reporting on political and other relevant global developments, coordinating with scientific departments, supporting high level meetings and events, and contributing to strategies that enhance JRC scientific excellence and reputation worldwide.
Please see also Working at the Commission – conditions and environment (europa.eu).
CONDITIONS:
- Type of contract: Member of the European Commission’s contract staff, Function Group IV (article 3b of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants);
- Duration of contract: 36 months (renewable up to maximum 6 years);
- Area: Relations with International stakeholders;
- Place of employment: Brussels (BE);
- Indicative basic salary: 4.270,49 - 6.185,58 € (applicable as of 1st of July 2024) For more detailed information please consult: Working Conditions.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities of the selected candidate mainly include:
- Contribute to the implementation and monitoring of JRC’s international relations;
- Establish and maintain regular contacts with authorities of relevant third countries and international organisations and their representatives;
- Prepare and negotiate arrangements with partners in priority countries and international organisations;
- Monitor the implementation of arrangements with partners from third countries and international organisations, organise meetings of relevant Steering Groups, draft progress reports;
- Organise/support high-level interactions of the Director General and of the Commissioner with international stakeholders, third Countries, visits to capitals and meetings with key stakeholders from national authorities, academia and business;
- Give support representing the JRC in international meetings and events including coordination and organisation of events and conferences liaising with speakers and participants, drafting related documents (invitation, programme, outcome documents);
- Analyse, follow-up and give updates on the political, economic situation in JRC partner countries and in particular developments related to research, science and innovation;
- Assess and coordinate with JRC Directorates the collaboration with relevant third country partners and international organisations;
- Prepare documents and reports, as well as briefings, speeches, summit declarations, press statements and others;
- Compile, process and / or structure data from various sources.
REQUIREMENTS:
Essential
The successful candidate should have the following essential qualifications:
- A university level education and at least 3 years of experience in managing international partnerships, external relations, representation and negotiation, analysis and intelligence;
- Excellent drafting skills for technical and non-technical audience and presentation skills;
- Excellent analytical skills and a proactive attitude;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- A very good knowledge (C1) of English is required.
Desirable
- 2 years experience in research and analysis in science;
- 2 years previous experience of the functioning of the institution.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are already on a valid CAST FG IV reserve list, or you have already applied to one of the calls below, you can directly submit your application at JRC Recruitment Portal.
If not, before applying to this position, you must register for one of the two following databases:
- The Call for Expressions of Interest | EU Careers (europa.eu) (CAST Permanent FG IV), which is used by a wide range of organisations (institutions, bodies, offices and agencies of the European Union);
- The specialised call for researchers (JRC Call COM/1/2015/GFIV – Research), which is mainly used by the JRC.
Note that each of the calls above has different minimum eligibility requirements and different selection tests.
The JRC cultivates a workplace based on respect for other people and the environment, and embraces non-discriminatory practices and equality of opportunity. In case of equal merit, preference will be given to the gender in minority.
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