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Senior Consultant - Skills and Education Policy

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ICF

7d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Government & Politics
    Education & Teaching
  • Madrid

AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant degree, 6+ years in consultancy/public policy, education policy knowledge, strong coordination and communication skills, research abilities, and a commitment to staff development.
  • You will manage programme activities, prepare reports, design workshops, support proposal writing, and undertake various consultancy tasks as needed.

Requirements

  • University degree or equivalent in a related discipline, for example law, public policy, politics, economics
  • 6+ years professional experience, including project management, in consultancy, public policy and/or government affairs in the EU and/or UK
  • Knowledge and interest in education and training policy, ideally in relation to VET, higher education and graduate tracking.
  • 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 work strands and teams in parallel under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • High level of ability and confidence to perform tasks with minimum 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
  • Commitment to the progression and development of junior research / other staff
  • 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
  • Entrepreneurial talent to identify and realise new opportunities, as well as new innovations / approaches that will improve efficiency

Responsibilities

  • Support the management of large programmes and have a leading role in delivering specific activities or strands of work within programmes. Programme-related activities aim to build capacity and support peer learning in different structures, ranging from established thematic working groups and policy networks to one-off peer learning events.
  • Prepare and oversee reports, presentations and other written deliverables for a range of audiences, from technical annual reports through to website content.
  • 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 senior consultants, this includes developing elements of the agenda, writing summaries, and facilitating event discussions.
  • Contribute to proposal-writing and preparations, including writing sections of the technical offer, and identifying and coordinating with relevant experts.
  • Undertake other consultancy tasks, as required.

FAQs

What is the role of the Senior Consultant - Skills and Education Policy at ICF?

The Senior Consultant will be responsible for overseeing policy content and organizational aspects of projects related to education and skills policy, managing large programmes, preparing reports and presentations, designing workshops and events, and contributing to proposal writing.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A university degree or equivalent in a related discipline (e.g., law, public policy, politics, economics) is required, along with 6+ years of professional experience in consultancy, public policy, or government affairs in the EU and/or UK.

What specific knowledge should candidates possess for this role?

Candidates should possess knowledge and interest in education and training policy, particularly in relation to vocational education and training (VET), higher education, and graduate tracking.

Is prior project management experience necessary?

Yes, candidates should have project management experience, demonstrating strong organizational and coordination skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, the position offers opportunities for growth and progression, including the mentoring and development of junior research and other staff.

What are the personal qualities sought in candidates for this position?

ICF is looking for candidates who can self-organize, prioritize work effectively, possess a high level of confidence to work independently, maintain sound ethics, and demonstrate excellent communication skills.

Is knowledge of additional European languages an advantage?

Yes, while fluency in English is essential, knowledge of additional European languages is considered an advantage.

Will the position require travel?

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

How does ICF ensure an equitable interview process?

ICF maintains a fair and equitable interview process by prohibiting the use of artificial intelligence tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews, ensuring authenticity and integrity.

What type of work environment can a candidate expect at ICF?

Candidates can expect to work in a collaborative, multicultural, and multidisciplinary team environment spread across several countries.

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.