FOCUS
Prospex Institute searches for a supporting researcher for its stakeholder engagement work in a variety of international projects in research and other fields, such as e.g. VARCITIES, SecREEts, BIOPLASTICS EUROPE, etc.
TASKS
- Support stakeholder engagement, dialogue and related processes, such as interviews, in-person, hybrid or online events and tools, also logistically
- Support junior and other consultants through research
- Help draft written reports and documents in flawless English and, as applicable, in other languages
- Support stakeholder mapping, identifying stakeholder groups mindful of concerns regarding diversity and inclusivity
- Support documentation of projects, and the preparation of presentations
- Support coordination of projects and execute a variety of stakeholder engagement assignments under the supervision of a more senior consultant and in close collaboration with other team members
- As applicable: participation in project meetings and events across Europe (COVID-19 situation allowing)
YOUR PROFILE
Degree, experience, interests
- An adequate academic qualification (minimum: Master’s degree) in a relevant field
- First professional experience in internship an asset – yet not required
- Interested in dialogue processes and engagement of citizens and stakeholders, also in advanced content, research and technical fields
- Interested in a variety of topics including sustainability, research and innovation
Skills and attitudes
- Very good organizational skills
- Very good skills for research, writing and reporting, content development in diverse electronic and other forms
- Proficiency in handling digital tools an asset
- A team player and able to work independently
- Open-minded, professional, proactive, respectful and user-/customer-friendly attitude
Language, location & travel
- An excellent native or near native command of English; Italian, Spanish, Norwegian and Eastern European or other languages a strong asset
- Familiar with the Belgian/Brussels environment
- Willing to travel frequently, also internationally, between 1 day and several days per month (COVID-19 situation allowing)
this job offer is not open for applications
