Team Leader – Policy Support Expert#to support public diplomacy actions and provides technical assistance to promote EU policy priorities in the UK

Funded by the European Union and managed by the European Commission’s Foreign Policy Instrument Service (FPI.3), this initiative aims to bolster EU-UK relations. The project supports public diplomacy actions and provides technical assistance to promote EU policy priorities in the UK. Key objectives include enhancing awareness of the EU’s institutional structure, social model, and trade policies while strengthening cooperation with key stakeholders, including businesses, trade unions, and academic institutions.

. Key Expert 1: Team Leader – Policy Support Expert (minimum 400 days)

Qualifications and Skills (Minimum Requirements):

• Advanced university degree (Master’s 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).
• Fluency in English (CERF level C2).

General Professional Experience (Minimum Requirements):

• At least 3 years of proven experience as a team leader in managing projects/programmes (project management skills; people management skills to lead, coach, and motivate a team of experts).
• Minimum 10 years of general professional experience in EU policy support.

Specific Professional Experience (Minimum Requirements):

• Minimum 3 years of specific professional experience as the lead of project(s) supporting EU policy dialogues in external relations in middle and high-income countries (included in the 10 years of general professional experience).[1]
• 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.