About the Role
We are now recruiting a further Senior Consultant with a proven track record of managing projects and bidding relating to the European Commission.
You should have a strong interest in EU public policy and programmes and experience in the design and delivery of evaluation and monitoring assignments for the EU institutions.
We are particularly interested in individuals with a track record of working on assignments for the following European Commission DGs: CNECT, GROW, EMPL, HOME, INTPA, JUST, MARE and SANTE.
The successful candidate will be required to:
take responsibility for the day-to-day management of evaluation assignments, mainly for the EU institutions, including:
• liaison with clients to understand their needs and requirements
• providing conceptual leadership on evaluation assignments
• leading and managing project teams and experts
• ensuring project teams deliver high-quality work and reports according to agreed plans and budgets
contribute to new business development, including by:
• developing tailored methodologies
• leading and/or making a significant contribution to proposals
• and identifying and pursuing opportunities in new and existing markets
support the development of our team, for example by:
• line-managing and mentoring junior staff (as required)
• proactively helping more junior staff to reach their potential
• showing a commitment to your own personal commitment
Skills and experience of impact assessments, cost effectiveness and cost benefit analysis are very welcome!
Are you passionate about a broad policy area and would you like the opportunity to develop and lead work, within this area? If so, we would love to hear from you! Our people are ambitious and committed to developing an interesting and rewarding career with us.
This role may involve occasional international travel.
Requirements
You need to be a team player with a positive can-do attitude, a strong analytical mind and a commitment to professionalism.
The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in evaluation and monitoring, and demonstrate the following skills and attributes:
· Familiarity with the EU institutions and policy-making processes.
· Experience of:
· leading large and complex evaluations for the EU institutions
· developing winning proposals, including budgets and timelines for evaluation and monitoring assignments.
· Capacity to:
· lead the development of strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, supplies and consultants
· work under pressure, both independently and as part of a team, and to meet tight deadlines
· juggle several projects / assignments at the same time
· Excellent writing and analytical skills, and a good understanding of different quantitative and qualitative social research techniques and methods
· Excellent command of the English language and at least one other EU language (at or near fluency).
· Commercial acumen, required to develop competitive pricing and achievable budgets and work plans.
About the Company
A leading company within the European International Development sector. A large and well respected brand name with significant expertise in MEL including for European Commission framework contracts.