Welcome to the EurActiv JobSite

Policy Analyst (BT)

IEEP - Institute for European Environmental Policy - 20 October 2009

E-mail job | Printer-friendly version|

Job Description

IEEP has a vacancy for a Policy Analyst on core EU environment policy, covering water, waste and industrial pollution. It will involve working closely with, and supporting the research of, Dr Andrew Farmer, Senior Fellow.

Read about the institute

Job Description
The areas of research that will require support vary from day to day and from year to year. However, they will broadly cover the following areas:

• Water policy and governance (freshwater and marine).
• Industrial pollution control policy and implementation.
• Waste policy.
• Institutional governance, including in non-EU countries.

The research is funded through a variety of mechanisms, ranging from multi-year research framework funding to short-term consultancy contracts with the European Commission or Member State governments.

Particular aspects of the job will include:

• Supporting research through gathering data, information, interviews, etc., relevant to specific projects.
• Undertaking analysis (quantitative and/or qualitative) of data, literature, etc.
• Contributing to the writing of reports, papers and other research outputs.
• Contributing to the preparation of tenders and proposals for further research.
• Contributing to management of projects, project database, presentations at meetings, etc., as appropriate.

IEEP is a relatively small organisation, so like other staff the appointed candidate will be required to show commitment and flexibility in undertaking a range of general tasks in pursuit of the smooth running, effectiveness and development of the Institute.

Person Specification
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes.

Essential Qualities

• A postgraduate degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant natural or social science discipline (natural science/European studies/ European law);
• 3-4 years of relevant work experience;
• Knowledge of at least one specific relevant policy area (water, waste, industrial pollution and/or institutional development);
• Demonstrated quantitative and/or qualitative research skills;
• Excellent written and spoken English, proven experience in writing and editing reports in English, and the ability to present information in a clear, precise and accessible style;
• Demonstrable ability to plan and manage tasks effectively and accurately, to produce work of high quality under pressure, and to meet tight deadlines;
• A good level of computer literacy including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and experience of web based research;
• Enthusiasm and adaptability to work across a range of subjects as part of a team, and ability to communicate effectively with staff within IEEP and in other organisations.

Desirable

• Understanding and knowledge of EU affairs, including, policies, EU institutions, and policy-making processes.

IEEP is a small organisation, so like other senior staff, the post holder will be required to show commitment and flexibility in undertaking a range of general management tasks in pursuit of the smooth running, effectiveness and development of the Institute.

This is a permanent contract (subject to a probationary period) and will be based in our London office.

Salary range: £21,000 – 26,000 gross annual salary (Appointment at the higher end of the scale will be dependent on previous experience)

All applications must reach us by noon on Monday 16 November 2009. Interviews will be held in London in the week beginning 30 November 2009.

PLEASE NOTE: Recruitment agencies need not apply

How to apply
If you fit this person specification and you would like to apply for this post, please

• Fill in an application form
• Prepare an application letter explaining your interest in the job and showing clearly how you meet our job and person requirements.
• Enclose a short (maximum ten pages) extract of work that you have written within the past year, with minimal editing/amendment by others, preferably on a subject which is relevant to this post.
• Send your completed application form, letter and work extract to recruitment@ieep.eu, clearly marking the title of the email or envelope: Policy Analyst (BT) - 2009.

Due to anticipated interest in the post, we are unfortunately not able to reply to unsuccessful applicants. However, if you wish to receive confirmation that we have received your application please enclose a stamped, self addressed envelope. If you have not had a response to your application within one month of the closing date you should assume you have been unsuccessful in your application.

PLEASE NOTE: IEEP strives to be an equal opportunities employer and undertakes that there shall be no discrimination in employment policies or salaries on grounds of race, ethnic origin, gender, disability, religious or other belief, sexual orientation, marital status or age.

IEEP want to know how you found their job advert so please state that you found this position advertised in EurActiv.

Get the Euractiv JobSite newsletter and receive the latest EU jobs.

Follow the EurActiv JobSite on Twitter and get job-seeking tips and the EU Job of the day.
 

E-mail job | Printer-friendly version |