Manager EU Employment and Social Policy - Policy and Programme Implementation
Manager EU Employment and Social Policy - Policy and Programme Implementation
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About ICF
Today ICF is a global consulting services company with over 7000 full and parttime employees but we are not your typical consultants. Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. We believe in collaboration mutual respect open communication and opportunity for growth.
About the role:
We are looking for a Manager to join our wellestablished Policy Implementation and Programmes practice which manages a spectrum of large programmes. The practice provides technical assistance insights research networking and other implementation services to EU institutions particularly the European Commission as well as organisations in the UK. Our current portfolio of projects supports the main DirectoratesGeneral of the Commission spanning Mutual Learning Services for DG Employment and Social Inclusion Supporting the European Network of Public Employment Services (PES) providing support services to the ESF programme supporting the European Platform Tackling Undeclared Work on behalf of the European Labour Authority operating the European Centre of Expertise on labour market policy and labour law supporting the EQAVET Network designing and delivering training services working within the framework of DG REFORM and managing the Erasmus Alumni Network Services to name a few.
The person will depending on their experience and our portfolio of contracts:
- Support the management / directly oversee the daytoday management of specific activities or strands of work within programmes reporting to relevant Contract Managers and Contract Directors; or
- Oversee the daytoday management of one or several programmes reporting to relevant Contract Directors.
Depending on their experience the person could be expected to:
- Support / manage the daytoday implementation of European programmes or parts of such programmes covering both the content and organisational aspects
- Plan and manage the work of large multinational and multidisciplinary teams
- Set up and manage formal and informal networks of government officials experts subcontractors and other stakeholders
- Setup monitor and manage large and complex budgets with an understanding of different cost models
- Oversee risk management and contractual compliance in line with ICF systems clients terms and other requirements setting up/managing PMOs on larger projects
- Prepare key written outputs such as contractual reports methodological concepts and frameworks visionary papers analytical/evaluative pieces and other pivotal documents for the client
- Oversee and quality assure written outputs produced by other team members and experts such as event reports toolkits guidance notes background papers good practice fiches evaluations adhoc studies etc.
- Oversee and quality assure key activities and deliverables including the:
- Organisation of meetings and events ranging from small workshops and study visits through to largescale seminars and conferences
- Management of networks working groups and other collaborative structures
- Management of helpdesk and secretariat services
- Communications aspects of programmes such as websites portals/ repositories newsletters graphic work of publications etc.
- Management of other activities relevant to each programme
- Develop implement and continuously improve tools systems and procedures for effective programme management as well as coordination across the wider team and business
- Chair and facilitate external meetings and events with an understanding of group dynamics and participation
- Prepare and deliver presentations to internal and external audiences
- Contribute to business development through capture of key opportunities and proposalwriting
- Take on the line management training development and mentoring of staff
- Undertake other management tasks as needed
These are positions that come with responsibilities and we are therefore seeking individuals with at least 10 years professional experience. This experience must cover relevant policy areas with a priority placed on European employment and social policy social inclusion and education. Other policy areas are of interest and we welcome candidates with a varied policy background. Your experience should also be underpinned by strong project / programme management skills ideally backed up by relevant training and / or certifications.
Required experience:
- 10 years of professional experience ideally backed up by relevant training and / or certifications such as Prince 2 PMP PMI etc.
- Experience in managing multinational and multidisciplinary teams of more than 5 people
- Experience of managing European networks working groups and other collaborative structures
- Experience in quality control of delivered services client orientation and project conflict resolution experience
- Experience in the coordination of internal / external experts at various levels to ensure tasks are completed to time and to budget
- Experience/knowledge of PMOs
- Knowledge of communications methods and tools in the context of disseminating outputs
- Experience in leading or contributing to capture and proposalwriting to win new work
- Knowledge of the European market
Personal Qualities:
- Ability to selforganise prioritise and manage/ work with multiple work strands and teams in parallel under tight deadlines in a fastpaced environment
- High level of ability and confidence to perform tasks with minimum supervision
- Ability to work flexibly to meet client and organisational priorities and needs
- Strong commitment to and interest in the abovementioned policy areas
- Sound research and business ethics including the protection of proprietary and confidential information
- Excellent communication skills including experience with presenting key methodologies and concepts to clients
- Excellent verbal written analytical and presentation skills in English additional European languages an advantage
- Commitment to the progression and development of junior research / other staff
- Ability to work with all levels of internal staff as well as clients and subcontractors
- Ability to work within multicultural multidisciplinary teams spread across several countries
- Willingness to travel within Europe as required
- Entrepreneurial talent to identify and realise new opportunities as well as new innovations / approaches that will improve efficiency
Ready to apply
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Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider but were not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cuttingedge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges navigate change and shape the future.At ICF we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether inperson or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However we understand that some candidates may require accommodations that involve the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
