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EIPA - 07 October 2008

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Vacancy number V0101

The European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA) strives to be Europe’s key centre for leading-edge knowledge and expertise on European integration and the 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 vacancy in the Unit for Public Management and Comparative Public Administration for a:

RESEARCHER (F/M) full-time based in Maastricht

Job description:
Supporting project management and assisting in training activities of the Unit, in particular:

• Support project management on studies for the Presidencies of the EU and others;
• Assisting in the development of new seminar concepts;
• Contributing to the writing of papers and publications
• Other related tasks. Requirements / profile:
• University degree in political science/economics/international relations/law;
• At least two years of relevant professional experience in an academic, policy or consultancy environment;
• Proven experience in carrying out comparative studies and/or research on relevant subjects; examples attached to the application will be appreciated;
• Knowledge of public administration within the EU Member States;
• Knowledge of the functioning of the European Union, its Institutions and policy-making processes;
• Clear and concise communication skills; examples attached to the application will be appreciated;
• Experience in and affinity for working with people from different cultural backgrounds;
• Demonstrated excellent analytical and organisational skills;
• Excellent PC and internet skills, in particular familiarity with the Windows Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook);
• Fluency (speaking and writing) in one of the working languages of the Institute and understanding of the other are essential. Knowledge of other European languages will be considered an asset;
• Having the nationality of one of the EU Member States, of the Candidate Countries to the EU, or one of the EEA countries.

Date of commencement: as soon as possible.
More detailed information regarding:
• the job content can be obtained from Mr Tore Chr. Malterud, Head of Unit Public Management and Comparative Public Administration, via phone ++31 43 32 96 254; or via e-mail t.malterud@eipa.eu;
• the employment and working conditions can be obtained from Ms An Cazaerck, Coordinator Personnel Department, via phone ++31 43 32 96 284; or via e-mail a.cazaerck@eipa.eu.

Applications written in English or French, including a curriculum vitae and motivation letter – quoting vacancy number V0101 – can be sent to the European Institute of Public Administration, for the attention of Mrs An Cazaerck, via email i.vansintfiet@eipa.eu (Tel.: ++31 43 32 96 284) before 19 October 2008.

The interview will be held in Maastricht. We prefer that applicants apply online and use the format of the Europass curriculum vitae which replaces the European CV launched in 2002. Company details
Name:EIPA
Site: www.eipa.eu
Deadline:191008

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