External Engagement and European Cooperation Technical Assistant

Would you like to work for a European Agency? If you have a good proficiency in English and previous experience in international relations and stakeholders engagement this could be your chance to work in a multicultural and dynamic environment.

We are looking for an External Engagement and European Cooperation Assistant.

Responsabilità

• Support the coordination and management of the Advisory Forum process, including the preparation, running and follow-up of Advisory Forum meetings and activities of respective Discussion Groups; management of the Advisory Forum corporate mailbox; ensure updates of related quality documents (Advisory Forum WIN); ensure the implemenation of Scientific Cooperation Newsletters.


• Support the administrative work, namely the preparation, managament and follow up of meetings concerning the competence mapping of organisations in support of future MS networking / engagement / partnership / outsourcing needs;


• Support the administrative work of the Programme Committee of the Risk Assessment Research Assembly (RARA), including the preparation, managament and follow up of meetings of the sub-group preparing the Parallel session on Current and Future Regulatory Science opportunities.

• Excellent knowledge of English (at least B2 level);


• At least 1 year of experience in stakeholders' management and cooperation roles within EU institutions and/or international organisations; 


• Experience in and knowledge of International relations, European affairs and EU institutions;


• Knowledge of food safety regulations would be considered an asset; 


• Technical competencies: excellent drafting skills in English; coordination skills; internal and external communication skills; analytical skills;


• Behavioural competencies: Team player - working with others; Analysis and problem solving; Drive for Results; Political Savvy and Strategic Agility; Multi-tasking. 

Assignment: initial contract until 30/06 starting from 01/05, with possibility of extensions. Expected duration of assignment until 31/12. 

Salary: between €1850 and €2350 per month before taxes depending on years of experience.

Work modalities: initially working from home (Italy), relocation to Parma required in the future.

Please send your English Europass CV