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The overall objective (Impact) of the project of which this contract will be a part is to foster a close and stable EU-UK partnership. This will be achieved through public diplomacy action and support for the EU’s policy priorities in the UK, thereby strengthening EU’s engagement with key target audiences and potential partners across the UK.
The specific objectives of this contract are as follows:
- Specific objective (Outcome) 1: Enhance awareness and understanding in the UK of the EU’s institutional structure, social model, policy priorities and values among decision-makers, multipliers, youth, students, academics, media, social partners and key cultural players, thereby advancing the perception of the EU in the UK and supporting its policy agenda.
- Specific objective (Outcome) 2: Strengthen awareness, understanding and promotion in the UK of the EU’s social model, trade, market access and economic interests, and foster improved cooperation with the business community, trade unions and stakeholders to promote EU interest.
Qualifications
Qualifications and skills:
- Advanced university degree (Master Degree) in a discipline relevant to the scope of the assignment, or equivalent relevant professional experience (i.e. minimum 4 years of professional experience in EU policy support in addition to the minimum 10 years of general professional experience in EU policy support mentioned below).
- Fluency in English (CERF level C213).
General professional experience:
- At least 3 years of proven experience as a team leader in managing projects/programmes (Project management skills; people management skills to be able to lead, coach and motivate a team of experts to deliver the required results; experience in people and resource management).
- Minimum 10 years of general professional experience in EU policy support.
Specific professional experience:
- Minimum 3 years of specific professional experience as lead of project(s) supporting EU policy dialogues in external relations in middle and high income countries14 (included in the 10 years of general professional experience).
- Minimum 3 years of specific professional experience working with EU procedures, in particular related to service contracts, monitoring and evaluation (included in the 10 years of general professional experience).
- Working experience in the UK relevant to the scope of this contract will be considered a strong asset.
- At least 3 years of specific professional experience working on economic and trade issues will be considered a strong asset.