Currently we have a vacancy for a:

Expert in Impact Assessment and Evaluation

located in Maastricht

EIPA wishes to reinforce its in-house capacity to provide services in the area of Better Regulation and evidence-based policymaking. This will include the further development and delivery of training courses on policymaking skills and knowledge; the ability to conduct impact assessments and evaluations in the framework of EU contracts; and the generation of expertise on methods and substance that can support new projects as well as contribute to knowledge in this field.

Tasks and responsibilities

1. Increase the delivery of services within existing L&D and Consultancy FWCs with the EU institutions:

Develop and deliver training courses on Better Regulation, impact assessment and evaluation.
Build up an advanced and competitive training portfolio on Foresight, Evidence-Based Policy Making, Data for Policy, etc. and promote it with clients.
Engagement with consultancy service requests. Design and conduct impact assessments and evaluations, in particular in the areas of DG JUST, DG ECFIN, DG EMPL, DG EAC.
Design methodologies and implement work in relation to policy and economic analysis.

2. Contribute to EIPA business development and strategic growth:

Provide expertise on substance and methodology for the drafting of tender proposals in the above mentioned areas.
Drive EIPA tailored offerings for direct awards.
Lead EIPA’s development as a European center of best practices and innovation in the area of Better Regulation, and establish a network of external specialists.

Requirements

Education and languages
Advanced university degree in economics or econometrics or in mathematical economics. Advantageous- PhD in the same fields
Fluency in English (must). Working proficiency in other EU languages (advantageous)

2. Professional experience

At least 8 years of proven experience in designing and providing impact assessment and evaluation services to the EU institutions
At least 5 years of experience in designing and delivering L&D services for adult audiences in the areas of EU Policy-Making and Better Regulation. Advantageous- L&D services for EU and national public officials
Extensive consultancy experience for the EU public sector in economic and policy analysis
Advantageous- at least 5 years of experience in management of large-scale consultancy projects and in leading diverse data collection teams

3. Knowledge and skills

In-depth understanding and practical experience with the EU Policy Cycle and the EC Better Regulation Guidelines and Toolbox
Advanced understanding and experience with Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA), quantification and monetization, statistical sampling, LFA and other project management methodologies (like PM2)
Ability to draft and deliver consultancy reports in EN

4. Other soft skills

Team spirit
Proactivity and constructive approach to challenges
Service and goals oriented

Our offer

The offered grade will be in line with the requirements of the function and will also depend on the background and experience of the selected candidate. The successful candidate will initially be offered a one-year contract with the option for renewal and the possibility of a permanent contract.

Apply

by sending your CV and motivation letter in English by email via recruitment@eipa.eu for the attention of Ms. An Cazaerck by 5 March 2021 mentioning the vacancy number V0216 as a reference.

In the body of the email, please copy in: “I hereby consent that my personal data is processed by EIPA for recruitment purposes” so that we have your written consent to follow up on your application. For more information you can contact Ms. Isane Aparicio via email i.aparicio@eipa.eu.

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