GENERAL CONSULTANT IN CIRCULAR ECONOMY & STAKEHOLDER DIALOGUE​

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• Full-time position

• Location: Brussels, Belgium

• Starting date: 1 May or 1 June 2021

• Minimum: 10 to 15 years of professional work expierence

• Apply quickly: rolling evaluation as applications come in

 

FOCUS

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Prospex Institute searches for an experienced consultant with a background in circular economy and stakeholder dialogue for taking up a co-leadership in EU research projects (e.g., on rare earths, multi- layered materials, (bio)plastics, textiles) and other projects. Ideally with experience/background and interest in strategy development and negotiation/conflict resolution. Work experience: 10 to 15 years.

 

TASKS

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Focus

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• In the field of circular economy (e.g., for rare earths, multi-layered materials, (bio)plastics, textiles) and other fields: substantial dialogue with diverse stakeholders (from government, business, research to civil society and citizens)

• Contribution to and co-leadership of Prospex Institute’s work in top level EU research projects (e.g., SecREEts, Bioplastics Europe, SCIRT, CIMPA)

• Co-design and co-facilitation of participatory and co-creation dialogue and engagement processes, including multi-stakeholder, in-person, digital and hybrid ones

• Perform analyses of processes and outcomes and collaborate on further concept and tool development in these areas

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Related tasks

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• Develop foresight, strategies and action plans and processes

• Contribute to negotiation/conflict resolution processes and tools

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Supporting tasks

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• Project management, project planning, guide the organisation and implementation of projects and processes

• Team and quality management, ensuring quality delivery and guiding junior and other consultants in their activities

• Networking and alliance building, contribution to proposal development and writing

• Participation in project meetings and events across Europe

 

YOUR PROFILE

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Degree and experience

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

• Work experience for 10-15 years

• Experience with EU research & innovation programmes/projects an asset

 

Knowledge and interests

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• Significant applied knowledge in the field of circular economy

• Applied knowledge of dialogue, engagement processes and methods, and ideally negotiation and

  strategic processes and methods

• Interest in a variety of topics and sectors, including but not limited to circular economy and

  research and innovation

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Skills and attitudes

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• Excellent conceptual analytical skills, applied to technical, strategic and/or decision-making processes

• Ability to design, organise and implement engagement processes, including moderation/facilitation of events

• Skills in negotiation/conflict resolution processes and strategy development a strong asset

• Goal- and deadline-orientation, very good organisational and project management skills, ability to work independently and as a team player

• Demonstrated professional, open-minded and proactive, respectful and user-/customer-friendly attitude to engage with diverse individuals and groups

 

Language, location & travel

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• An excellent native or near native command of English and a second European language; all languages an asset

• Ideally 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

• 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

• Appropriate remuneration

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WE ARE

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• A small, 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

• Believers in the value of dialogue

• Providing an open team culture in an inspiring and positive work environment

• Based in Brussels, Belgium, with contributors across Europe and 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

• Your expected remuneration, information on current remuneration and other relevant requests

• A minimum of 2 references with contact details

• Examples of your work as appropriate

In case of questions, please contact Katharina Faradsch via katharina.faradsch[at]prospex-institute.org

 

We look forward to hearing from you!