Consultant

Euractiv; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Opportunities for professional growth

Dynamic international working environment

Hands-on involvement in EU policy

Résumé du poste

A leading public affairs consultancy is seeking a Consultant in Brussels to focus on EU policy monitoring and advocacy. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of EU institutions and experience in project management. Responsibilities include preparing policy analyses, engaging stakeholders, and supporting the Secretariat's advocacy efforts. Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of additional EU languages will be an asset. A dynamic international environment offers opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong focus on policy and advocacy.
• Proven experience working in an EU policy environment.
• Solid understanding of EU institutions and funding mechanisms.

Responsabilités

• Monitor and analyse EU policies and initiatives.
• Prepare policy analyses and briefings for stakeholders.
• Support strategic policy and advocacy work.

Connaissances

Policy and advocacy

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Project management

Fluency in English

Experience in Brussels-based associations

Formation

Technical or scientific background

Description du poste

Location: Brussels
Contract: Full-time
Start date: To be agreed

About CLERENS

CLERENS is a leading public affairs and communications consultancy based in Brussels, specialised in advocacy, political and regulatory risk assessment, public funding, and strategic communications. CLERENS consultants have in-depth expertise in energy, environment, climate, and mobility. We empower associations to deliver maximum value to their members. Whether guiding leadership, supporting secretariats, or managing day-to-day operations, we ensure members’ priorities are advanced, their voice is amplified, and their community thrives.

About the Role

The Consultant will support IAM-I, strengthening the Secretariat’s capacity and support the association’s growing activities. The role will primarily focus on EU policy monitoring, analysis, and advocacy, with a strong link to research & innovation, advanced materials, and EU funding frameworks. The position will complement the existing Secretariat team and contribute to strategic, policy, and project-related activities, while working closely with the IAM-I Secretary General and governance bodies.

Key Responsibilities

Policy monitoring, analysis, and advocacy

• Monitor and analyse EU policies, initiatives, and funding programmes relevant to IAM-I, with a particular focus on:
  • EU research and innovation policy;
  • industrial and technology-related initiatives;
  • advanced materials;
  • the EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and related funding instruments.
• Prepare concise policy analyses, briefings, and updates for the IAM-I Secretariat, Executive Board, and members.
• Present policy developments and implications during meetings, webinars, and working group discussions.
• Support the IAM-I Secretary General in strategic policy and advocacy work, including drafting position papers, statements, and strategic inputs.

Stakeholder engagement and consensus building

• Support the preparation and organisation of advocacy meetings with EU institutions (European Commission, European Parliament, Member States).
• Contribute to the development of IAM-I’s advocacy strategy and messaging.
• Facilitate consensus-building among members on policy priorities and positions in a member-driven association context.

Project and organisational support

• Depending on experience and background, support project management tasks, including activities related to Horizon Europe and other EU-funded projects.
• Contribute to the preparation and organisation of IAM-I meetings, events, task forces, and working groups, in coordination with the Secretariat team.
• Provide flexible support across a range of topics, in line with the evolving needs of the association.

Profile and Skills

• Strong focus on policy and advocacy, combined with a general technical or scientific background.
• Proven experience working in Brussels-based associations or a similar EU policy environment.
• Solid understanding of EU institutions, policymaking processes, and funding mechanisms.
• Experience in project management; experience with EU-funded projects is an asset.
• Ideally a technology or science background, particularly relevant to advanced materials or R&I.
• Senior enough to take responsibility for a defined policy or activity area and work with a high degree of autonomy.
• Flexible and adaptable working mode, comfortable covering a broad range of topics in a small Secretariat team.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and communication skills.
• Fluency in English; additional EU languages are an asset.

What We Offer

• Hands-on involvement in EU policy and advocacy on advanced materials and innovation policy.
• Direct interaction with industry experts, policymakers, and European stakeholders.
• A dynamic, international working environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Please send your CV and motivation letter by email, indicating “Consultant” in the subject line, to Mr Thomas Otuszewski at [e-mail]. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged. Due to the expected high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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