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SeniorConsultant–Migration
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“Senior Consultant – Migration at ICF. Skills: EU migration and asylum policy, policy research studies and evaluations for EU Institutions, project management, qualitative and quantitative research and analysis methods. supporting the work of the European Migration Network (EMN). contributing to research and evaluations in other policy areas covered by DG HOME (e.g. legal migration, irregular migration and return, visa, large-scale IT systems, and border management), as well as adjacent policy ar”
Industry & Context.
solve complex problems; rigorous analytical techniques; critical insight
physically located in Belgium by Day 1 of employment (or shortly before your start date)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's degree / PhD in social sciences, law, public policy, politics, economics or a related discipline, Five to seven years of professional experience in EU migration and asylum policy, or closely related fields, Prior experience conducting and managing policy research studies and evaluations for EU Institutions, Experience managing projects, including budgets and research teams, Demonstrable experience in the coordination of internal / external experts at various levels to ensure tasks are completed on time and to budget, Exceptional ability to write and communicate in English, Have the legal right to work in Belgium, or be eligible for sponsorship on a case-by-case basis, Be physically located in Belgium by Day 1 of employment (or shortly before your start date)
Nice to Have
interest in expanding into other DG HOME policy areas or other policy areas covered under adjacent accounts, design and application of qualitative and quantitative research and analysis methods, Robust knowledge of European policy making process and EU Institutions, experience of working for the European Commission is an advantage
What You'll Do.
supporting the work of the European Migration Network (EMN)
contributing to research and evaluations in other policy areas covered by DG HOME (e.g. legal migration
irregular migration and return
large-scale IT systems
and border management)
as well as adjacent policy areas
lead on the production of the wide range of the network’s analytical products
support on the thematic content for dissemination and communications activities
help to win and deliver EU level research assignments
evaluations and impact assessments
development and implementation of innovative research methodologies
Manage comparative research
and production of policy content
including thematic papers and reports
Collaborate with external partners and stakeholders
Support other network-related activities such as working groups and advisory services
Lead the design and content for events to disseminate research outcomes
Manage one or two other small / medium-sized projects (research
or studies) or lead packages of activities and deliverables within larger projects
Conduct EU level research
evaluation and analytical projects
Coordinate and support high quality data collection activities
Lead or contribute to report writing
presentations and briefings for EU institutions and agencies
Lead or substantially contribute to proposals across research
impact assessment and implementation services
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborating with the Commission, Advisory Groups, and EMN National Contact Points (NCP) members; Contribute to client relationship management alongside the EMN Project Manager and Coordinator; Collaborate with external partners and stakeholders; You will be a core part of our growing and collegiate team of like-minded analysts and consultants; You may also be involved in line management of PIA team members
Communication Scope
Exceptional ability to write and communicate in English
Process & Methodology
managing projects, including budgets and research teams, coordination of internal / external experts at various levels to ensure tasks are completed on time and to budget, Manage one or two other small / medium-sized projects (research, evaluations, or studies) or lead packages of activities and deliverables within larger projects
Full Job Description
**Senior Consultant – Migration** **About ICF** ICF (www.icf.com) is a consultancy firm with offices in the UK, Belgium, US and worldwide. At ICF, we help governments, public agencies and international institutions solve complex problems and improve the quality of life of people around the world. We offer critical insight, rigorous analytical techniques and implementation support to deliver innovative solutions and thought-provoking analyses for our clients. Today, ICF is a global consulting services company with over 9,000 full- and part-time employees, but we are not your typical consultants. Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth. **About the team:** We are looking for a Senior Consultant to join our well-established "Policy in Action” practice, which manages a spectrum of evaluations, studies and large programmes, including the European Migration Network. The practice combines research and evaluation services with technical assistance, training, networking and other implementation services to EU institutions. Our current portfolio of projects supports the main Directorates-General of the Commission, including DG Migration and Home Affairs (DG HOME), DG Employment (DG EMPL) and DG European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operation (DG ECHO). You will be a core part of our growing and collegiate team of like-minded analysts and consultants. You will work in an international environment in which more than 30 nationalities are represented. **About the role:** You will play a key role in supporting the work of the of the European Migration Network (EMN), which will approximately take up half of your working time. As part of the other half of your time, you will be contributing to research and evaluations in the other policy areas covered by DG HOME (e.g. legal migration, irregular m
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