SUPPORTING RESEARCHER​

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CLOSED - Open invitation to apply for current job opening at Prospex Institute vzw

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• Fulltime entry-level position in Berlin

• Starting position, 6-months contract; minimum: Master’s Degree

• Starting date: 1 July 2022

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FOCUS

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Prospex Institute searches for supporting researchers for its stakeholder engagement work in a variety of international projects in research and other fields, such as (indicative and not limited to) EXCESS, DECIDE, BIOPLASTICS EUROPE, CIMPA, ABSOLEU, etc. The new colleague will join our multi-national team in Berlin (Germany).

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WE ARE

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• A highly professional, internationally recognised and growing non-for-profit organization

• Contributing to key topics with society – for society

• With a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team in different locations in Europe

• Working with top level partners across Europe and beyond

• Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, with teams in Berlin and Ljubljana and with an international network and reach

• More at www.prospex-institute.org

 

YOUR PROFILE

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Degree, expertise

 

• An adequate academic qualification (minimum: Master’s degree) in a relevant field

• Knowledge in the area of stakeholder dialogue, participatory, co-creative processes

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Experience, interests

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• First professional experience in internship an asset – yet not required

• Interested in dialogue processes and engagement of citizens and stakeholders, also in advanced content, research and technical fields

• Interested in a variety of areas and topics including sustainability, research and innovation, energy, health and others

 

Skills and attitudes

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• Very good organizational skills

• Very good skills for research, writing and reporting, content development in diverse electronic and other forms

• Proficiency in handling digital tools

• Aptitude to support short- and long-term consultancy projects

• A team player and able to work independently

• Open-minded, professional, pro-active, respectful and user-friendly attitude

 

Language, location & travel

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• Languages: for all locations an excellent native or near native command of English

  • Additionally for Berlin: a very good command of German (B2); additional languages an important asset

• Familiar with the context and environment in the location in question

• Willing to travel frequently, also internationally, between 1 day and several days per month (COVID-19 situation allowing)

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TASKS

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• Support stakeholder engagement, dialogue and related processes, such as interviews, in-person, hybrid or online events and tools, also logistically

• Support junior and other consultants through research

• Help draft written reports and documents in flawless English and, as applicable, in other languages

• Support stakeholder mapping, identifying stakeholder groups mindful of concerns regarding diversity and inclusivity

• Support documentation of projects, and the preparation of presentations

• Support coordination of projects and execute a variety of stakeholder engagement assignments under the supervision of a more senior consultant and in close collaboration with other team members

• As applicable: participation in project meetings and events across Europe (COVID-19 situation allowing)

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WE OFFER

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• The opportunity for meaningful contribution to addressing society’s challenges

• Inclusion in international, high-level projects

• A salary package in line with this starting position

• Opportunities to participate in the development of a fast-growing organization

• An innovative, inspiring, and positive work environment with an open team culture

• A combination of content- and engagement-oriented work and of team- and self-guided work

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ARE YOU INTERESTED?

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Then please fill in your application in English in the online form below.

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IMPORTANT

 

Your application needs to be complete and include:

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• Your motivation letter (one-page letter)

• Your updated CV (complete with biographical data)

• Copies of diplomas and certificates

• Relevant requests

• At least 1 reference with contact details

• Examples of your work as appropriate