FULL-TIME POSITION

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• Location:  Brussels, Belgium

• Starting date: 1 January 2022

• Contract duration: 8 months (until 31 August 2022)

• Minimum: Master’s degree

• Apply quickly – rolling evaluation as applications come in

 

FOCUS

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Prospex Institute searches for a supporting researcher for its stakeholder engagement work in a variety of international projects in research and other fields, such as e.g. VARCITIES, SecREEts, BIOPLASTICS EUROPE, etc.

 

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)

 

YOUR PROFILE

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Degree, experience, interests

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

• 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 topics including sustainability, research and innovation

 

Skills and attitudes

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• Very good organisational skills

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

• Proficiency in handling digital tools an asset

• A team player and able to work independently

• Open-minded, professional, pro-active, hands-on, respectful and user-/customer-friendly attitude

 

Language, location & travel

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• An excellent native or near native command of English; Spanish, Norwegian and Eastern European or other languages a strong asset

• Familiar with the Belgian/Brussels environment

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

 

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

• 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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WE ARE

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

• Contributing to key topics with society – for society

• Working with top-level partners across Europe and beyond

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

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

• More at www.prospex-institute.org

 

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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• The filled in application form

• Your motivation letter (one-page letter)

• Your updated CV (with biographical data and grades)

• Copies of diplomas and certificates

• At least 1 reference with contact details

• Examples of your work as applicable