Policy Department for Economic, Scientific and Quality of Life Policies - POST B: EMPL

The Directorate-General for Internal Policies of the Union (DG IPOL) is responsible for organising the work of the Parliament’s committees dealing with the EU’s internal policies, and for assisting Members in the exercise of the legislative, budgetary and oversight powers conferred upon the European Parliament.

Within this DG, four Policy Departments provide parliamentary committees with the expertise required for evidence-based policymaking. Their secretariats produce fact sheets on the European Union, as well as notes, briefings, analyses and studies, either in-house or through public procurement procedures. Events such as workshops and study presentations where external experts meet with MEPs and staff are part of our activities.

In this role, Policy Department A on Scientific, Economic and Quality of Life Policies covers the fields of economic, science and quality of life policies, supporting the work of five standing committees (Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety, Committee on Industry, Research and Energy, Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection) as well as related temporary committees and working groups within its Directorate by providing high-quality expertise, up-to-date analysis and independent research.

This post is to work in the EMPL (Employment and Social Affairs) team. Your main tasks would be to:

• Research facts and analyse policies in the fields of employment and social policy such as working conditions, social security and social protection; and e.g. in health and safety measures at the workplace; public health policies; free movement of workers; social dialogue; digital and green transition;
• Contribute to briefing papers for missions of Committee Members to countries inside and outside the EU;
• Contribute to briefing papers preparing the new legislature of the EP (including so-called commitment trackers scrutinizing the EU Commission);
• Assist in reviewing new research before publication;
• Follow committee meetings and related conferences;
• Update relevant fact sheets;
• Assist with expertise in workshops and presentations.

You are a university graduate with sound knowledge of the European institutions, the European Union's policies and the EU legislative procedures.

You have a strong interest in all aspects of employment and social policy and in general in our area of activity. A background in social and labour law would be a bonus.

Your competencies include the ability to analyse, manage and organise information; you have very good writing and problem-solving skills, you are meticulous and have an eye for detail, you can work as part of a team and possess interpersonal skills.

You are able to draft in English to a very high standard and are fully versed in the use of Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).