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Consultant - Policy Implementation and Programmes (EU Employment and Social Policy, Education and Training)

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ICF

8d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Consulting
    Government & Politics

AI generated summary

  • You need a related degree, 2+ years in EU policy consultancy, strong research skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • You will support program activities, prepare reports, analyze policies, organize events, assist in proposal writing, and undertake various consultancy tasks as needed.

Requirements

  • University degree or equivalent in a related discipline, for example, public policy, politics, economics, law
  • 2+ years professional experience in consultancy, public policy and/or government affairs in the EU and/or UK
  • Knowledge and interest in employment policy, labour mobility, areas linked to the European employment strategy.
  • Strong organisational and coordination skills, including time management, multi-tasking and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including interacting with multi-national and multi-disciplinary stakeholders.
  • Solid foundation in research and analysis, including basic qualitative and quantitative methods.
  • Knowledge of communications methods and tools in the context of disseminating outputs
  • Ability to self-organise, prioritise and manage/ work with multiple teams in parallel under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • High level of ability and confidence to perform tasks with supervision
  • Ability to work flexibly to meet client and organisational priorities and needs
  • Sound research and business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information
  • Excellent verbal, written, analytical and communication skills in English - additional European languages an advantage
  • Ability to work with all levels of internal staff, as well as clients and sub-contractors
  • Ability to work within multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary teams spread across several countries
  • Willingness to travel within Europe, as required

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the organisation and support of programme-related activities with the aim of building capacity, such as working groups, secretariats, helpdesk or advisory services, communities of practice and expert networks and more.
  • Prepare reports, presentations and other written deliverables for a range of audiences, from technical annual reports through to website content.
  • Research, analyse and produce policy content in different forms. Examples include thematic or analytical papers, case studies, good practice fiches, mapping and comparative exercises, monitoring and evaluation surveys, stakeholder interviews, etc.
  • Contribute to the design and organisation of face-to-face, virtual and hybrid workshops and events, supported by a dedicated event logistics and technical team. With a strong focus on content development for our more senior consultants, your work could include supporting elements of the agenda, writing summaries, and supporting event discussions.
  • Contribute to aspects of proposal-writing and preparations, supporting sections of the technical offer, and coordinating with relevant experts.
  • Undertake other consultancy tasks, as required.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Consultant position at ICF?

The main focus of the Consultant position is to work on employment and social policy-related subjects for EU institutions, particularly supporting the European Commission and the European Labour Authority.

What type of experience is required for this role?

A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in consultancy, public policy, and/or government affairs in the EU and/or UK is required.

What qualifications are needed to apply for this position?

A university degree or equivalent in a related discipline such as public policy, politics, economics, or law is required.

Will the Consultant be expected to work on multiple projects simultaneously?

Yes, the Consultant will be expected to support the delivery of large programmes and may work across more than one project.

What kind of tasks will the Consultant be responsible for?

The Consultant will be responsible for various tasks, including organizing programme-related activities, preparing reports and presentations, conducting research and analysis, designing workshops, and contributing to proposal-writing.

Are there opportunities for professional growth at ICF?

Yes, ICF emphasizes collaboration, mutual respect, and opportunity for growth, providing a supportive environment for professional development.

Is fluency in additional European languages an advantage for this position?

Yes, while excellent communication skills in English are required, additional European languages are considered an advantage.

Will travel be required in this role?

Yes, there will be a willingness to travel within Europe as required for the position.

What personal qualities are sought for this position?

Candidates should demonstrate self-organization, high confidence in performing tasks, flexibility in meeting client needs, sound research ethics, and excellent communication skills.

How does ICF approach its consultancy work?

ICF combines unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve complex challenges and navigate change, emphasizing meaningful work with intellectual rigor.

We are not a typical consulting firm and our people are not typical consultants.

Consulting
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1969
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

ICF (NASDAQ:ICFI) is a global consulting and technology services provider with approximately 8,000 professionals focused on making big things possible for our clients. We are business analysts, policy specialists, technologists, researchers, digital strategists, social scientists and creatives.