Researcher, EU

Position description

The EU Researcher supports Crisis Group’s EU-focused research and advocacy, and assists in the implementation of an EU-funded project on conflict analysis, policy advice and early warning. Duties include organising and participating in advocacy meetings with EU institutions and member states, the organisation of events in Europe and elsewhere, EU policy monitoring and research for Crisis Group’s publications, as well as a range of administrative tasks. The post-holder will also assist in the production of the global conflict tracker CrisisWatch and will participate in monthly horizon scanning activities with the EU. The position is full-time and Brussels-based and appointment will initially be until the end of the project in December 2025.

 

Responsibilities:

Advocacy support

• Under supervision of the Senior EU Analyst, arrange and conduct advocacy meetings on behalf of Crisis Group’s EU Team with representatives from EU institutions and member states, with a focus on Africa, Latin America and the Middle East/North Africa. This  includes identifying relevant interlocutors, presenting policy recommendations and analyses, and taking detailed notes;

• Organise Crisis Group’s staff advocacy schedules in Brussels and other major European capitals; help with the preparation of targeted talking points and represent the EU Team in these meetings; 

• Prepare tailored recipient lists and disseminate Crisis Group’s publications in a targeted manner.

Research and policy monitoring

• Compile and disseminate analysis and information on policy developments on EU common foreign and security policy to Crisis Group program and advocacy staff, ensuring maximum internal awareness of relevant EU debates and activities;

• Draft written material on conflict issues and European policies as directed, including background notes and the monthly EU team situation report, and contribute to occasional papers and commentaries for publication;

• Support the production of Crisis Group’s EU Watch List and Updates, by producing policy backgrounders, conducting research meetings and supporting the drafting of targeted recommendations; 

• In coordination with the research team, research and draft timely monthly country updates to support production of the global conflict tracker, CrisisWatch, as part of our global early warning work and represent the EU team in monthly horizon scanning activities with the EU.

Project support and Administrative tasks

• Assist the project manager in handling logistical and administrative planning, implementation and follow up of workshops, roundtables and public events in varying locations;

• Upon request, take over specific tasks related to the project implementation, such as the organisation of events;

• Support the collection of data for Crisis Group’s monitoring and evaluation systems, and in the preparation of interim grant reports as required;

• Coordinate the management and expansion of the EU Team’s contact database in Brussels and EU capitals;

• Provide other administrative support as required.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in the EU institutions, policy organisations or NGOs working in EU affairs or peace and security;

• A Masters degree in European studies, conflict studies, political science, international relations or similar;

• Excellent organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail;

• Excellent verbal and written English. An ability to work in French is desirable, knowledge of other EU working languages is a plus;

• The ability to work well under pressure in a busy, multicultural environment and under tight deadlines;

• Team player with the ability to liaise and communicate clearly with a variety of stakeholders;

• Authorisation to work and travel in the EU.

 

Application instructions

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