EaP Index management (65%)

• Ensure the quality delivery of data and narrative assessment of sectoral reports;
• Work closely with the editor for the review of the reports, providing directions to ensure that recommendations follow EaP CSF main advocacy messages (developed in coordination with EaP CSF colleagues);
• Organise focus groups for the discussion of the results;
• Oversee the scoring Index entries on the basis on the data gathered, together with Methodology Expert and Editor;
• Develop a concept for the Index launch event and oversee its smooth implementation;
• Ensure the publication of the Index annual report, liaising with designers and data visualisation experts;
• Liaise with consultants/service providers to ensure a timely and qualitative delivery of services;
• In cooperation with the communication and advocacy manager at the Secretariat, prepare and implement a communication and advocacy strategy around the results;
• Launch the new process, drafting the timeline and recruiting experts;

Required Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree in European Studies, International Relations, International Affairs or related field;
• Minimum of 3 years of research and project management experience in a similar position, preferably in an international environment;
• Knowledge of and interest in the Eastern Partnership countries and the EU policies vis-à-vis EaP countries;
• Has at least a basic understanding of statistics, and is able to convert questionnaire results into qualitative and quantitative reports;
• Has experience using national and international statistical databases (OECD, UN, EUROSTAT);
• Preferably has experience using Infogr.am or other data visualization tool and MailerLite (or other mail manager software);
• Skills in using database management, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software;
• Language skills:
  – Excellent written and spoken English;
  – Preferably some knowledge of Russian;
• Strong ability to establish priorities, work within tight timelines and multi-task;
• Ability to work under minimal supervision with high level of resilience;
• Good team player with strong inter-personal skills;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Holding the legal permission to work in Belgium (The Secretariat is not in a position to assist with obtaining the permission to work in Belgium).

What we offer

• An interesting and challenging role;
• Space for development of new ideas;
• Excellent networking opportunities;
• Attractive remuneration;
• Being part of a small, friendly, dynamic and international team in the heart of the Brussels EU district.