The Centre on Regulation in Europe* (CERRE think tank) is looking for a Project Manager, starting as soon as possible.

Tasks

As a Project Manager, our new colleague will be in charge of:

Leading, planning and overseeing the entire delivery of multiple research projects in the digital, mobility and energy sectors:
- Coordinating the pitching of new research projects to members
- Defining delivery timelines for each project
- Organising and running project meetings & conference calls
- Facilitating engagement of members & external stakeholders
- Ensuring the quality of research reports, proof-reading/editing reports
Working with CERRE directors and academics to plan & coordinate streams of research
- EU policy monitoring, especially as regards on-going research topics
- Proactively pursuing contacts and topic to expand research activities – new areas of work, new academic colleagues to work with
Contributing to dissemination activities
- Working with the event manager on research project-related events
- Arranging meetings with EU policymakers & other stakeholders
Contributing to the overall think tank management

Some of the topics CERRE will be working on this year include:

Digitalisation of mobility
Data governance
Competition and regulation of the platform economy
5G, co-investment & network Sharing
Coupling of gas and electricity in the energy sector
EU Green Deal

Skills and attributes

3+ years’ experience in EU project management/policymaking/public affairs/research
Great organisational skills, keen attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
Eager to expand knowledge and develop policy experience in new areas
Ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of stakeholders: academics, industry representatives, national authorities, European and national institutions and policymakers
Good understanding of EU policymaking (experience in energy, digital or mobility regulation a plus)
Excellent team player, ready to help others, solution-oriented
Excellent command of written & spoken English (other languages always a plus)
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft suite

The position is based in Brussels (Avenue Louise/Bois de la Cambre) and a competitive package is on offer to the right candidate, who is ideally able to start as soon as possible.

To apply for this position, send your CV and a short cover letter to mf@cerre.eu with ‘Project Manager [Name of the applicant]’ in the subject line by 16 February 2020. Please note that interviews will start as of 3 February and we encourage applicants to send their applications as soon as possible.

The Centre on Regulation in Europe * (CERRE) is a European think tank specialised in research on regulation across the digital, telecoms, media, energy and mobility sectors. The independence of our work makes us a trusted partner for stakeholders, including policymakers at European and national levels. Our 50+ members include major operators and regulators from across these industries, as well as reputable academic centres.

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