Vacancies
CONSULTANT COMPETITIVENESS AND INNOVATION
- The Competitiveness and Innovation unit advises public and semi–public governments on issues relating to competitiveness of sectors and countries and general research and innovation policy.
- In order to meet the increasing demand for our services, we want to strengthen our team with a consultant competitiveness and innovation.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- You will be part of a team and research issues relevant to competitiveness and innovation policy in a broad sense;
- You will read and synthesize literature (scientific papers, empirical reports, …);
- You will analyze data and information collected through both qualitative (interviews, surveys, …) and/or quantitative (using databases such as Eurostat, Amadeus, …) approaches;
- You will be involved in all project phases: writing proposals, implementation and analysis, reporting and advising.
REQUIREMENTS
- University degree in economics or related discipline;
- Some experience in research and advise, preferably in the areas of competitiveness and/or innovation;
- Team player but you can equally work independently;
- Strong communication skills, creative and entrepreneurial;
- Very good command of English and of at least either Dutch or French.
WHAT DO WE OFFER
- An interesting and challenging job as a researcher and consultant in strategic and policy supporting projects;
- Contacts with clients at all government levels (local, regional, national, European);
- Good career perspectives, also internationally;
- On the job training and possibilities for external trainings;
- Inclusion in a motivated team of young and experienced experts;
- A competitive compensation and benefit scheme.
INTERESTED?
- Please send your application and CV to:
- IDEA Consult, In hands of: Arnold Verbeek or Geert Steurs, Manager Competitiveness and Innovation, Kunstlaan 1-2, bus 16, B - 1210 Brussels
- E :
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
or
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
- T : 02/282.17.10
SENIOR RESEARCHER LABOUR MARKET
TASKS AND RESPONSABILITIES
- You will work on challenging projects within the IDEA-unit ‘Labour market and Socio-economic Policy’, especially for clients in the public sector;
- You will work on projects that can range from research to monitoring, from policy evaluation to impact assessment;
- You will be involved in all phases of research projects: proposal writing, analysis, reporting and advice.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN CANDIDATES?
- You have a degree (master, phd) in economic or social sciences;
- You have at least 5 years experience in policy research in fields of labour market and lifelong learning, you are well acquainted with policy evaluation;
- You have good communication skills;
- You are a team player who can also work autonomously and is able to lead a project team;
- You have a thorough, active knowledge of Dutch, English and (eventually) French;
- You are familiar with working with figures and statistical analysis;
WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?
- A fascinating job, doing analysis and formulating policy recommendations in strategic projects;
- Contacts with clients at all government levels (European Union, federal, regional and local government, and social partners,…);
- Being part of a motivated team, within IDEA and within the European ECORYS group;
- On the job training and access to a tailored external training program;
- An attractive remuneration package as senior researcher;
- The opportunity to work in a dynamic setting and a stimulating business culture
INTERESTED?
- Please send your application and CV to:
- IDEA Consult, In hands of: Wim van der Beken, Director, Kunstlaan 1-2, bus 16, B - 1210 Brussels
- E :
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
- T : 02/282.17.10
SENIOR RESEARCHER ON EUROPEAN REGIONAL POLICY
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To prepare and to participate in prospecting new clients and partners
- To lead the preparation of proposals
- To prepare poject go/nog go decisions on project proposals
- To manage a portfolio of projects in an independent way
- To lead teams to realise the project
- To write conclusions and strategic recommendations and to present client reports
- To develop and maintain a network of partners and clients in the market
- To contribute to the planning and global strategy of the domain 'regional and urban development'.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN CANDIDATES?
- You have a university degree, ideally in an Economics related discipline
- You are an expert in the field, with more than 10 years of relevant working experience, preferably in an EU environment
- You have good knowledge and understanding of EU regional policy
- You have knowledge of data and information analysis techniques and models, especially in relation to policy evaluation, monitoring and impact assessment
- You have good project management skills, including knowledge on project finances
- You can manage teams, you motivate and support staff in the achievement of projects
- You have good presentation skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Good knowledge of French and Dutch is an asset
- You are client oriented, can convince and sell ideas and proposals
- A good publication record or a project reference list in the field of European regional policy is an asset
WHAT DO WE OFFER
- A fascinating job as project manager and researcher in strategic and policy supporting projects
- Room for professional development
- Contacts with clients, especially on European level
- Membership of a European network within the ECORYS group
- A competive remuneration package
- Membership of a motivated team
- The chance to work in a dynamic setting and stimulating business culture
INTERESTED?
Please send your application and CV to: IDEA Consult, in hands of Bart Van Herck, Manager Regional and Urban Development, Kunstlaan 1-2/16 - 1210 Brussels
E:
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
|
