Policy Officer

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and draft policy recommendations, position papers, and reports.
• Conduct comprehensive research and analysis on public safety policies, emergency services, and related EU legislation.
• Support the planning, implementation, and management of EU-funded projects, ensuring compliance with project requirements and timelines, including representation of EENA in online and in-person project meetings.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including EU institutions, national authorities, and partner organisations.
• Develop EENA events programmes, including topics, content and speakers.
• Prepare briefings, presentations, and other communication materials to disseminate research findings and policy positions, including in EU Projects.
• Collaborate with the communications team to ensure alignment of messages with EENA’s overall strategy.
• Support EENA’s advocacy activities
• Contribute to drafting and supporting the submission of EU projects proposals.

WE VALUE

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to synthesize complex information.
• Experience in EU project management is a plus.
• Understanding of the EU policy-making process.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and a commitment to our mission of improving public safety.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in political science, public policy, law, or a related field.
• Experience with EU-funded projects, including Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe, or other relevant programs, is a plus.

APPLY

Please send your CV and cover letter to Jérôme PÂRIS ([email protected]) by 9 August. You should add “Application to the Policy Officer Position” and your name in the subject of your email.

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