Research & Project Assistant - Brussels, België - International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems (IPES-Food)

Beschrijving

Job functions:

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Research support. Conducting desk research (i.e. gathering data and providing synthetic review of literature) to support the development of IPES-Food reports and briefing notes.
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Project support. Working with project managers to help advance IPES-Food's advocacy work on key topics, including monitoring policy developments, interacting with partners on behalf of IPES-Food, maintaining databases, and facilitating internal working group calls, in-person panel meetings, and online and in-person convenings, workshops, and webinars.
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Communications support. Working with the communications manager in the finalization and production phases of reports to synthesize messages, proofread, develop infographics, prepare social media content, help identify target audiences, and support report launches.


Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a policyrelated role in food, agriculture or a highly relevant sector (e.g. with an NGO, a scientific organization or public/international institution);
• Master's level qualifications in a relevant field (e.g. Political Science, Development Studies, Environmental Science, Food & agriculturerelated topics) or highly relevant professional experience;
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Strong analytical skills, allowing rapid understanding of political processes and contribution to research processes;
• An allrounder with a high degree of adaptability, and excellent prioritization (sometimes taking on new tasks at short notice);
• A good listener with high attention to detail & ability to write and communicate clearly both in relation to everyday tasks, and in representing the organization to external audiences;
• Able to work autonomously, and to maintain strong working relationships with people/partners from different backgrounds and sectors.

Desirable qualities and skills:

• Good knowledge of food systems issues, sustainable development, and global politics;
• Proficiency/fluency in other languages is a major plus;
• Experience in event organization;
• Proficiency with online informationsharing, conferencing, and communication tools.

Conditions:

• Brusselsbased, with possibility to homework from other locations for up to 1 week per month;
• Start date: as soon as possible while respecting notice periods;
• Competitive salary including 13th month, 25 days vacation and other benefits (meal tickets, transport costs);
• Fixedterm contract (CDD) of 12 months with extension foreseen;
• Shortterm travel (23 times per year) required for panel meetings and key events;

How to apply:

CV, 2-page maximum.

List of 3 referees (NB referees would not be contacted until after the interview phase).

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