Job Openings
We are looking for a Senior Policy Manager, who will assist a growing team to manage new and ongoing Lisbon Council initiatives.
Your job will be:
• Assist in the substantive and logistical preparation and execution of Lisbon Council initiatives, including events and publications
• Drafting and editing texts, including grant proposals
• Engage with members of the Lisbon Council network and act as a point person for specific activities
• Monitor policy developments, track issues, conduct research, etc.
• Represent the Lisbon Council at events and stakeholder meetings, including public speaking engagements
The ideal candidate should have 5-7 years of relevant work experience, and fulfill legal requirements to work in Belgium.
She/he will have an interest in the modernisation of Europe, a sound knowledge of the European Union, with a particular emphasis on economics, human capital, education, skills, innovation and sustainability. She/he should have a university-level degree (MA or Ph.D.), be fluent in English and at least one other language, and have excellent writing skills. She/he will have superb and demonstrable writing and drafting skills, including research proposals, policy papers, letters, programmes, etc. She/he should be an entrepreneurial self-starter and team player with a good work ethic and the ability to bring projects to fruition, from start to finish. Prior experience with managing projects and grant writing a plus.
The successful candidate will report to the President and be based in Brussels. S/he will be paid a competitive compensation commensurate with the responsibilities of the role.
Only candidates that are considered for this position will be contacted.
To apply for this position, please contact us by e-mail only at info@lisboncouncil.net. Please write in the subject line ‘Senior Manager’ and submit a cover letter, biography / CV and a writing sample (i.e. research paper, editorial).
