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Research Assistant

EIPA - 08 October 2008

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Job Description

The European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA) aims to be Europe’s leading centre of excellence on European integration and the new challenges for public management. We provide high-quality opportunities for learning and development as well as advice and support for EU Institutions, public administrations and other organisations.

EIPA has four Antennae: the European Centre for Judges and Lawyers in Luxembourg, the European Centre for the Regions in Barcelona, the European Training Centre for Social Affairs and Public Health Care in Milan and the European Centre for Public Financial Management in Warsaw. The working languages are English and French.

EIPA has a temporary vacancy in its Unit on European Policies, for a: RESEARCH ASSISTANT (F/M) on External Relations (Full-time)
We have a multinational team with different professional backgrounds. We provide analysis and practical insights into the design, interpretation and application of the policies of the European Union.

We are seeking to recruit a Research Assistant with expertise in external relations to support our senior scientific staff.

Job Profile:
Duties will mainly consist of:

• supporting the senior members of the scientific staff in EU external relations;
• to assist in the organisation of activities in this area including contract activities with the EU institutions;
• to assist in the research of the senior scientific staff in EU external relations;
• to help develop new learning and training material.

Requirements:
• University degree and postgraduate studies in political science, international relations, law or economics, with a very good knowledge of EU matters in general and, in particular, EU external relations and this may include CFSP/ESDP, trade, development and European Neighbourhood Policy aspects;
• Preferably two years of professional experience in public administration, consultancy or an academic environment;
• Experience in research and publications will be an added advantage;
• Good communication, presentation and writing skills;
• Fluency (speaking and writing) in one of the working languages of the Institute (English, French) and understanding of the other are essential. A working knowledge of other European languages will be considered an asset;
• Demonstrated analytical and organisational skills;
• Excellent PC and internet skills, in particular the use of PowerPoint;
• Experience in and affinity for working with people from different cultural backgrounds;
• Preferably the nationality of one of the EU/EEA Member States or one of the Candidate Countries; Conditions of Employment:

The successful candidate will initially be offered a one-year contract with the option of renewal for another period of one or two years. The offered grade and salary level will be in line with the requirements of the function and will also depend on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

More detailed information regarding:
• the job content can be obtained from Dr Simon Duke, Professor Unit European Policies, ++31 43 32 96 222 or s.duke@eipa.eu
• the employment and working conditions can be obtained from Mrs An Cazaerck, Coordinator Personnel Department, via phone ++31 43 32 96 366; or via e-mail a.cazaerck@eipa.eu.

Applications written in English or French, including a comprehensive curriculum vitae - and with reference to the vacancy number (V0102) - should be sent by 22 October 2008 to i.vansintfiet@eipa-nl.com or to the European Institute of Public Administration, for the attention of Mrs A. Cazaerck, Coordinator Personnel Department, P.O. Box 1229, 6201 BE Maastricht (NL).

We prefer that applicants apply online and use the format of the Europass curriculum vitae, which replaces the European CV launched in 2002. You can download this format via http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/ Please check our website http://www.eipa.eu for more general information about our Institute and other vacancies at

EIPA. Company details
Name:EIPA
Site: www.eipa.eu
Deadline:22/10/2008

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