Policy Officer

il y a 2 semaines


Bruxelles, Région de Bruxelles, Belgique Quality Education in Europe for Sustainable Social Transformation (QUEST) Temps plein
About QUEST

Quest stands for Quality Education in Europe for Sustainable Social Transformation. We are a European network based in Brussels that connects pioneer organisations in order to promote change in education. Since 2017, we strive to promote research, policies and practices that support respectful, innovative and transformative education.

About the job

This often includes being aware of any impact a policy change may have and communicating this to affected communities.


A policy officer is responsible for advising public bodies, governments and think tanks about best practices for using research and analysis to help them make decisions.

Their work influences how these organisations implement policies and strategies in education.

  • Write QUEST policy strategy and reviewing it
- write reports and briefing papers
- analyse and evaluate educational issues happening worldwide
- formulate and implement policies in education

  • Coordination of the development and implementation of targeted advocacy strategies towards the EU Institutions and Member States, contributing to making key changes in promoting a more respectful, democratic and inclusive education.
- deliver high-quality policy advice
- review existing policies to identify out-of-date or incorrect information
- advise on recommended changes required to existing policies
- ensure projects progress in a timely fashion
- keep computerised records and policy documentation up to date.

  • Help the project team in the research/policy side of the projects
  • Contributing material to QUEST communication channels, including our website, newsletter, and social media channels.
  • Supervising and guiding the policy assistant
  • Coordinating the organisation of events and online webinars, including an annual Policy Conference, and preparing and delivering high profile presentations to a wide range of decision makers and stakeholders
  • Participate in conferences and events
The selected person will work under the supervision of the General Committee and QUEST coordinator.

  • 13 years of relevant experience in policy or advocacy work at the European level;
  • Passion about education
  • Knowledge of EU education policies;
  • Excellent capacity for policy analysis and clear writing;
  • Excellent written and spoken English;
  • Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
  • Willing to travel if needed
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team;
  • Positive, flexible and friendly approach.
  • Right to live and work in Belgium

WE OFFER

  • Starting date: start of July 202
  • A CDD of six months, part time position (19 hours) based in Brussels
  • A friendly, dynamic, and multicultural team and international working environment;
  • An opportunity to gain handson experience on EU educational policy and advocacy
  • A monthly salary based on salary scale for our sector (329) coupled with various benefits (lunch vouchers, additional holiday, teleworking benefits, flexible working conditions;telework up to two days a week)
How to apply

The cover letter should explicitly reference how your profile matches the job requirements described above.

Applications will be assessed upon receipt; we therefore encourage early submission.


Should you be interested please do not wait till the last day, as we may have already filled the position.

**Do not forget to mention that you found this job ad on the EURACTIV Jobsite
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