Debating Europe

Debating Europe - Friends of Europe

Location: Brussels-based

Start date: ASAP

Employment status: full-time staff

Do you want to help reimagine a democracy fit for the 21st century, one where citizens are encouraged and empowered to play a greater role in the big strategic and policy decisions that will affect their lives, and the lives of future generations? Great, keep reading

Debating Europe is the citizen outreach and engagement unit of Friends of Europe, the Brussels-based think tank for a more sustainable, inclusive and forward-looking Europe. Since launch in 2011, we’ve placed citizens at the very heart of our work, putting forward their opinions and questions for Europe’s leaders to react to, and fostering debate between them.

As part of Friends of Europe’s drive to define a renewed social contract for Europe by 2030, Debating Europe focusses on the twin strategic objectives of regenerating democracy and promoting a new kind of leadership through citizen centric debates, panels, focus groups and workshops.

To make this happen we are looking for a Project Executive to help us grow our impact and reach across Europe.

If you think you fit the bill we’d love to hear from you.

**What will you be doing?**
- Supporting the Editor-in-Chief to organise, manage and deliver all Debating Europe’s online and offline activities to a high standard and according to our stated objectives;
- Planning, scheduling and managing Debating Europe’s editorial calendar, including liaising with participants involved in all our activities;
- Co-ordinating and collaborating with the Debating Europe team and colleagues in the wider Friends of Europe organisation, supporting our strategic objective and work on the Renewed Social Contract.

**What skills and qualifications do you need to have?**
- Two years+ professional experience in project management;
- Strong planning and organisational skills as well as the ability to prioritise, use own initiative and work independently;
- Excellent communication skills in English, and mother tongue or equivalent level in French and/or Dutch (Flemish);
- Interest in and understanding of the EU, it’s institutions and decision-making process;
- Ability to make complex topics accessible and relevant to different audiences;
- An enthusiastic and proactive team player.
- Previous experience in multicultural and multilingual working environments.

**How to apply**
- We expect from our employees that they commit themselves to follow and respect the Friends of Europe equal opportunities policy.
- This position full-time position is based in Brussels, and is open only to nationals of EU/EEA member states or Switzerland, or non-EU nationals in possession of a valid work permit.

Start date: ASAP

To apply, please send a cover letter to

which ensures your motivation, skills, and experience match those of the role advertised, as well as a copy of an updated CV.

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