Programme Assistant – Ocean Protection and Governance

Position description

Europe Jacques Delors is looking for a full-time (38 hours/week) programme assistant (F/M/D), based in Brussels. The position is for an initial period of 6 months, preferably starting on 1 September, to be filled as soon as possible, with the possibility to extend to a year.

Your tasks:

• Assist the colleagues in the ocean programme, in particular in the daily project management;
• Carry out a range of research tasks, in preparation of upcoming publications or for upcoming panel discussions;
• Assist the Director-General, including preparing and following-up on meetings; preparing media briefings and speaking engagements at events;
• Conceptualise upcoming events, send invitations to speakers, prepare briefings for events, and ensure a smooth coordination process with potential partners;
• Liaise with the communications team and prepare content for social media and the newsletter;
• Carry out administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master diploma in political science, law, social sciences, history, economics or any related field.
• Full professional proficiency in English; French level should be B1 for listening and reading.
• Excellent organisational abilities, strong time management skills and the ability to respond to urgent tasks.
• Strong research, writing and editing skills with the ability to create engaging content on social media.
• Advanced knowledge of the European Union, its institutions, and legislative processes; good knowledge of the European Green Deal and sustainability issues is considered a plus.
• A strong spirit of initiative, engagement for the topics of Europe Jacques Delors and an ability to work both autonomously and in a team.
• Previous experience with think tanks is considered an asset.

Application instructions

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