Policy Analyst – Biodiversity Programme

An experienced candidate is sought with a good knowledge of EU biodiversity policy and/or knowledge of implementation of the Birds and Habitats Directives, developed policy analysis expertise and excellent writing skills in English. It is intended that this will be a permanent post, depending on performance and our success in acquiring projects.

We are seeking someone capable of working independently, managing project teams and tasks, and contributing to written reports under tight deadlines, and liaising with clients (in particular the European Commission), partner organisations, and other key stakeholders. An ability to understand, assess and synthesize technical and strategic EU policy issues and to prepare objective, evidence-based coherent reports in English is vital.

There is some flexibility over the precise level of experience and the location of post, but the intention is for this post to be permanently based in our head office in Brussels, as part of its strategic expansion. However, consideration would be given to having the post temporarily in our London office, or permanently in London or elsewhere (i.e. as a remote worker) for an exceptional candidate.

Further information

Further information about IEEP is available on our website - http://www.ieep.eu/. If you would like to discuss the post please contact the manager of the Biodiversity Programme – Graham Tucker (gtucker@ieep.eu).

How to apply

If you fit this person specification and you would like to apply for this post, please:

1. Fill in the application form that can be found on the website under ‘work with us’;
2. Prepare an application letter explaining your interest in the job and showing clearly how you meet our job and person requirements;
3. Enclose a short (maximum ten pages) extract of work that you have written within the past year, with minimal editing/amendment by others, preferably on a subject which is relevant to this post;
4. Send your completed application form, letter and work extract to recruitment@ieep.eu, clearly marking the title of the email: ‘Policy Analyst – Biodiversity Programme’.

All applications must reach us on our before Wednesday 26th April. Interviews will be held in the week of 8th May in our Brussels and/or London office. Travel expenses will be reimbursed by IEEP.

Previous applicants for the biodiversity position advertised in November 2016 (closing date of 8th January 2017) need not reapply, as potentially suitable candidates will be contacted.