Consultant EU Employment and Social Policy - Policy Research and Programme Implementation
Consultant EU Employment and Social Policy - Policy Research 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 Consultant 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 Research and Evaluation work for DG Employment and Social Inclusion 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 to name a few.
As a consultant your work can include working on employment and social policyrelated subjects for DG EMPL (public employment services active labour market policies skills and LMI social inclusion) and the European Labour Authority (such as tackling undeclared work the work of labour inspectorates labour mobility social security coordination or other employment and social policy related issues). These are key areas and projects we are recruiting for. It can also include education and training related policy subjects with other agencies of the European Union.
Depending on your experience you would support the delivery of large research contracts and policy implementation programmes and deliver specific activities within programmes reporting to Senior Consultants Programme and Contract Managers. You could work across more than one project and be expected to:
- Contribute to large research and evaluation pieces on employment and social policy related subjects carrying out research and analysis work across a number of frameworks.
- Contribute to the organisation and support of programmerelated activities with the aim of building capacity such as working groups secretariats helpdesk or advisory services communities of practice and expert networks and more.
- Prepare reports presentations and other written deliverables for a range of audiences from technical reports through to website content.
- Research analyse and produce policy content in different forms. Examples include thematic or analytical papers case studies good practice fiches mapping and comparative exercises monitoring and evaluation surveys stakeholder interviews etc.
- Contribute to the design and organisation of facetoface virtual and hybrid workshops and events supported by a dedicated event logistics and technical team. With a strong focus on content development for our more senior consultants your work could include supporting elements of the agenda writing summaries and supporting event discussions.
- Contribute to aspects of proposalwriting and preparations supporting sections of the technical offer and coordinating with relevant experts.
- Undertake other consultancy tasks as required working independently.
At Consultant level you will typically support senior consultants and senior members of the team as they coordinate packages of activities and deliverables.
Required experience:
- University degree or equivalent in a related discipline for example public policy politics economics law
- 4 years professional experience in consultancy public policy and/or government affairs in the EU and/or UK
- Knowledge and interest in employment policy labour mobility areas linked to the European employment strategy.
- Strong organisational and coordination skills including time management multitasking and the ability to work in a fastpaced environment.
- Solid foundation in research and analysis including qualitative and quantitative methods.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including interacting with multinational and multidisciplinary stakeholders.
- Knowledge of communications methods and tools in the context of disseminating outputs
Personal Qualities:
- Ability to selforganise prioritise and manage/ work with multiple teams in parallel under tight deadlines in a fastpaced environment
- High level of ability and confidence to perform tasks with limited supervision
- Ability to work flexibly to meet client and organisational priorities and needs
- Sound research and business ethics including the protection of proprietary and confidential information
- Excellent verbal written analytical and communication skills in English additional European languages an advantage
- 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
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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:
Contract
Employment Type
Full-Time
