Consultant - EU Education
December 3
Description
• Supports the management of policy research involving analytical, investigative and other fact-finding work. • Conducts data collection and analysis and the interpretation of results, under supervision from a Proposal or Project Manager or Director. • The Consultant will work primarily in the areas of education, training, skills and related social policy areas. • The position entails carrying out primary data collection through various research methods, reviewing and compiling secondary data as well as carrying out data analysis to contribute to parts of our research or evaluation reports. • It will also involve managing projects up to a certain size. • The Consultant will be working on multiple projects at a time, interacting with all levels of ICF staff and external stakeholders during workshops and events. • We are interested in individuals who can demonstrate a real interest in European policies in the areas we cover combined with strong analytical, writing and organisational skills. • Skills in quantitative data analysis would be an asset. • Undertake high-quality research and data collection and analysis activities. • Conduct qualitative analysis (experience with NVIVO an advantage). • Conduct quantitative analysis (experience with Excel essential; experience with STATA or R an advantage). • Assist with report-writing and presentations. • Contribute to the preparation of tenders and reports for the European Commission and other EU clients. • Arrange, conduct and facilitate interviews, surveys and focus groups. • Develop, conduct and analyse case studies. • Accompany colleagues on site visits and to client meetings. • Collaborate closely with other project teams, and external partners and stakeholders.
Requirements
• A Master’s degree in social science for example: economics, sociology, psychology, political science, or a related discipline. • More than four years of experience in the context of European social policy, and the indicated policy fields of: education, training and skills. • Experience in applying a variety of research and evaluation methods (qualitative and/or quantitative) – theoretical background in research methods is a must. • Very good writing skills, including editing and proofreading skills. • Excellent oral and written English; fluency in at least one additional European language is an asset. • Knowledge of European policy making process and EU Institutions. • Prior experience working for the European Commission or one of its agencies an advantage. • Proven ability to work in multinational and multisiciplinary teams. • Intermediate or advanced computer user skills (e.g. Microsoft applications, Nvivo, R, Stata, Microsoft Copilot).
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