We are hiring: Regional policy officer (Regional)
Application deadline Applications should be submitted not later than 15 October 2026. How to apply Please send your CV and a motivation letter to [email protected], using the position title as the subject line of your email.
Role purpose
Convert evidence from Roma entrepreneurs and project delivery into
practical policy recommendations, structured dialogue and institutional
partnerships at national, regional and EU levels.
Key responsibilities
- Monitor relevant EU, regional and national policy developments
affecting entrepreneurship, employment, SME support, finance and
Roma inclusion
- Prepare policy analyses, position papers, briefings, consultation
responses and speaking notes
- Coordinate structured dialogue with ministries, municipalities,
employment services, EU Delegations, business organisations and
civil society
- Gather and validate entrepreneur experience and implementation
evidence with the MLE and hub teams
- Identify policy bottlenecks and develop feasible recommendations
with responsible institutions and proposed follow-up
- Support peer exchange and policy-learning events across
participating countries
- Maintain a stakeholder map, engagement plan and record of
commitments
- Represent the action at approved meetings and communicate positions
consistently
- Track policy uptake and institutional changes attributable or
contributable to the action
Expected outputs
- Annual regional policy agenda
- Country and thematic policy briefs
- Stakeholder engagement tracker
- Documented policy dialogues and follow-up actions
- Evidence of policy uptake, referrals or institutional commitments
Essential qualifications and experience
- Advanced degree in public policy, law, economics, European studies,
social sciences or a related field
- At least 5 years of policy analysis, advocacy or public-affairs
experience
- Strong knowledge of EU enlargement and socioeconomic inclusion
issues in the Western Balkans
- Excellent analytical writing, facilitation and
stakeholder-management skills
- Fluent English; one or more relevant regional languages strongly
preferred
Desirable qualifications and experience
- Experience engaging EU institutions or EU Delegations
- Knowledge of Roma inclusion policy and anti-discrimination
frameworks
- Experience using programme evidence for policy change
Indicative performance measures
- Quality and timeliness of policy products
- Diversity and seniority of engaged institutions
- Commitments converted into documented follow-up
- Project evidence reflected in policy discussions or instruments
- Consistent coordination across country portfolios
Core behavioural expectations
The postholder is expected to demonstrate integrity, inclusion,
accountability, constructive collaboration, clear communication,
responsible use of data and a practical commitment to results for
entrepreneurs.
Application deadline
Applications should be submitted not later than 15 October 2026.
How to apply
Please send your CV and a motivation letter to [email protected], using the position title as the subject line of your email.