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EUA has an immediate opening for a Policy Analyst to the Governance, Funding and Public Policy Development Unit (GAF)

EUA is looking forward to welcoming an experienced professional for its Governance, Funding and Public Policy Development Unit. The successful candidate will reinforce the team in the context of its activities in promoting sustainable and efficient funding and governance models for universities. The position is based in Brussels, with possible occasional travel within Europe. 

THE ROLE AND TASKS OF THE POLICY ANALYST INCLUDE:

• Coordination of consultations with members in the framework of the governance and funding work, including logistical aspects (organisation of physical and online meetings); content preparation (briefing notes, development and implementation of surveys and their analysis); content exploitation (drafting minutes and interview summaries, developing analytical summary notes).
• Policy work (including monitoring, information gathering, drafting and presenting position papers/briefings).
• Support to project work (including data collection and analysis, event organisation, project proposal development and implementation, as well as reporting and financial management).
• A range of other tasks, as they emerge, such as liaising with EUA members and outside partners, preparing information and background materials, representing EUA at external meetings and events, etc.

BACKGROUND, QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Relevant higher education second-cycle degree (such as a Master’s in economics, politics, or social sciences).
• Evidence of interest in funding and governance issues in European higher education and research.
• Expertise in the design of surveys and analysis of datasets; the in-depth knowledge of data analysis software is an asset.
• Excellent command of English and at least one other European language.
• Excellent writing skills and proven experience in drafting documents, reports, etc. in English.
• Ability to quickly learn about complex funding ecosystems.
• Eagerness to work in a multicultural and multilingual environment.
• Strong PC skills with an interest in learning to use new tools.

WHAT EUA OFFERS

The Association offers an open-ended contract under Belgian law and an attractive remuneration package, including the full reimbursement of public transport costs, lunch vouchers and a pension scheme. Although EUA staff are currently working from home/remotely due to the Covid-19 situation, this job is based in Brussels and it is expected that the successful candidate will relocate in the near future if they are not already based in Brussels. 

EUA’s dynamic and committed staff members come from across Europe and beyond and the Association highly values its diversity. The office is conveniently located in the European Quarter near the Merode metro station.  

HOW TO APPLY

If you feel that you have the skills and competences for the job and could fit into the EUA team, please email your CV and a concise motivation letter, quoting your salary expectations, to HR@eua.eu. 

Interviews for this vacancy will be done remotely and will start on 7 October 2020. The successful candidate will be expected to start as soon as possible.

The deadline to apply is 5 October 2020.

Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

EUA regrets that it is unable to acknowledge all applications received.

Please note that only suitable candidates will be invited for an interview.

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