The EPC is looking for a Junior Policy Analyst to join its Social Europe and Wellbeing programme to work on topics related primarily to housing, the demographic transition and the labour market and the future of work.
The successful candidate should have a solid academic background and a good understanding of EU institutions. S/he/x should have a good knowledge of EU policy developments; coupled with an interest in engaging in and developing cross-sectoral activities. S/he/x should also have experience in organising policy debates and writing papers on EU policies.
JPA contracts are offered for one year with a view to being ready to apply for a Policy Analyst contract after approximately 12 months, depending on the speed of development and the need/budget of the programme. Contracts are offered on a consultancy basis at local market rates.
The candidate should have the following profile
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University degree in relevant subjects (e.g. EU studies, public policy)
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Relevant work experience or internships, including in organising events and in policy analysis
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Demonstrated ability to do and/or strong interest policy analysis and willingness to develop these skills
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Strong interest in European affairs and commitment to European integration
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A good understanding of EU policy developments related to the political challenges facing the European Union today
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Basic Project management skills
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Dynamic, flexible, reliable and attentive to detail
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Fluent in English
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Ability to work independently as well as in a multi-disciplinary team
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Ability to engage and network with experts and interested stakeholders
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Good communication and social skills (oral and written)
The main duties are
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Supporting projects related to housing, the demographic transition and the labour market and the future of work.
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Providing research and organisational support for the Social Europe and Wellbeing Programme
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Developing research and writing policy analyses skills
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Organising events (drafting event proposals, invitations and programmes, identifying and contacting speakers)
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Liaising with external experts and interested stakeholders, as well as building and maintaining a network
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Supporting fundraising activities for the Programme
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Learning to produce new ideas and take initiative on projects and activities
Application Instructions
Candidates who meet the above requirements should use the form below to upload a short motivation letter together with a CV for the attention of Emma Woodford. Please mention SEWB-JPA + CV and ML + Name Surname as file names for each document. Deadline for applications is Monday, 20 September 2025.
In view of the expected high number of applications, we will only be able to contact the candidates shortlisted for an interview. Thank you for your understanding and for your interest in this vacancy.
The EPC is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and particularly encourage applicants from groups of society that are not well represented in Brussels think tanks, Brussels-based civil society or European policy making.
A note on the use of AI in applications
We are aware that many motivation letters and CVs are compiled using AI however this has led to high number of applications without any details being included in past employment experiences. Without these insights, we cannot know what you did in each role and will disregard your application accordingly.
