Joint Research Centre is looking for a Policy Officer - Member States and Stakeholders relations

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 Member States

Place of employment: Brussels (BE)

Indicative basic salary: 4102,3 - 5941,96 € (applicable as of 1st of January 2024). For more detailed information please consult: Working Conditions

WE ARE

The Joint Research Centre (JRC) provides independent, evidence-based knowledge and science, supporting EU policies to positively impact society.

The current vacancy is for Unit Member States Partnerships and International Relations of the Directorate for Strategy and Impact. The Unit 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 join the team in charge of steering and maintaining relations with strategic stakeholders in Member states, countries associated to Horizon Europe, international partners and other stakeholders. In this role, you will be responsible for fostering European and international partnerships, following and reporting on political and developments worldwide, helping in coordinate with the scientific departments, supporting high level meetings and events, and contributing to strategies that enhance JRC scientific excellence and reputation.

We offer:

The JRC offers a vibrant and multidisciplinary academic work environment, combined with a competitive salary and benefits/allowances package.

Please see also Working at the Commission – conditions and environment (europa.eu)

WE PROPOSE

The jobholder will mainly have the following tasks:

• Contribute to steering JRC collaboration with scientific and high level institutional stakeholders in Member States, third countries and international organisations, including negotiation and monitoring of collaboration arrangements;

• Organise/support high-level interactions of the Director General and of the Commissioner with stakeholders in Member States, Associated and third Countries, visits to capitals and meetings with key stakeholders from national authorities, academia and business;

• Coordination and organisation of events and conferences including liaising with speakers and participants, drafting related documents (invitation, programme, outcome documents);

• Analyse, follow-up and give updates on the political, economic, scientific research aspects, trends and developments in Member States and third countries in the area of JRC's work;

• Prepare documents and reports, as well as briefings, speeches, summit declarations, press statements and others;

WE LOOK FOR

The successful candidate should have the following essential requirement:

• A university level education and at least 2 years of experience in relations with stakeholders, and/or international relations;

• Preferably 2 years experience in research and analysis in science;

• Good knowledge or previous experience of the functioning of the institution is an asset;

• 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.

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 http://recruitment.jrc.ec.europa.eu/?type=AX

If not, before applying to this position, you must register for one of the two following:

• 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), or

• 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.