JOB DESCRIPTION

The EBN Secretariat is recruiting a candidate, passionate about the European business and innovation world and the role of entrepreneurship in our society. We are looking for an individual committed to the potential of research and analysis to strengthen the quality and scope of the services and support we provide to the members of our network. The successful candidate joins the Brussels-based team as Research& Impact Officer per mid-November 2021 the latest.

ROLE

The main responsibilities are as follows:

Collect and review surveys for business innovation centres; ensure completeness and accuracy of information; follow up with subjects to resolve problems or clarify issues with data collected
Create benchmarking and impact reports with collected data
Coordinate the analysis, quality control, and data management and prepare findings for publication
Develop assessment and evaluation tools for EBN Technical assistance missions (assessing incubation and entrepreneurship centres not part of EU|BIC community)
Draft sector specific incubation and entrepreneurship related reports
Identify potential research topics in accordance with EBN strategic objectives
Support in creating content for the EU|BIC Training & Resource Centre. Support the certification process for EU|BICs.

In return we offer:

Market-conform salary package, contributory pension, and additional hospitalisation insurance
The opportunity to acquire broad communication experience in an international association
Working from its office in the heart of the EU in Brussels
20 days paid holiday + 5 additional days by EBN
Work travel reimbursement.

EXPERIENCE

Required experience:

2-3 years of work experience in research, monitoring and policy studies in consultancy, membership organisation, public body or academia
Very good understanding of qualitative, quantitative methods, desk research and analysis
Master degree required (relevant graduate degree in the areas of economics, international development, business administration, or related field is a plus). Strong analytical skills, including ability to interpret data sources
Ability to write clearly and succinctly
Capacity to produce accessible and engaging research deliverables and communicating research findings to a wide range of practitioners
Experience in managing multiple relationships within an organisation, managing different work-strands simultaneously
Strong presenter of complex concepts, ability to communicate effectively with clients
Technically savvy - highly proficient in Google packages, Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent command of written and spoken English, other languages are considered an advantage.

Desired:

Demonstrated experience with designing and implementing research tools (surveys, questionnaires, focus groups)
Demonstrated experience with statistical analysis and data visualisation tools
Demonstrated experience with business support organisations, startups and innovation ecosystems
Curious and entrepreneurial mindset
Detail-oriented and problem-solving
Ability to move quickly between collaborative and independent work styles
A self-motivated, quick learner with great initiative who can apply good judgement with confidence.

TO APPLY

Qualified candidates should submit their application via email to job@ebn.eu, including:

CV
Cover letter (maximum one page).

Please use “Research & Impact Officer” as the subject line of the mail.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Starting date of work: as soon as possible and no later than the 29 November 2021.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidatures will be treated confidentially. EBN is an equal opportunities employer.

About EBN

EBN (European Business and Innovation Centre Network) is a not-for profit that serves a pan-European, global community of people that use innovative business as a driver for regional (economic, sustainable, and social) development. EBN’s initiatives include EU|BIC certification, development and distribution of quality business support programmes, facilitation and initiation of project collaborations, global networking, and advocacy for excellent business support actors like the EU|BICs.

About EU|BICs

Certified EU|BICs use business and innovation as a force for regional (economic, social, and sustainable) development with the best possible actions to create thriving startups and SMEs. EU|BICs meet the highest verified standards in business support services and take real steps to ensure that their services are best advantageous to their clients and support greater wellbeing in their regions. There are now more than 110 quality-certified EU|BICs and 30+ Associate Members in over 35 countries shaping the global EU|BIC community.

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