Regional development & Social policy Junior Consultant
Ecorys UK Limited
Location
Madrid | Spain
Job description
About Ecorys
Owned by our employees and a foundation, Ecorys is a world-class research-based consultancy that helps our clients make a positive impact on society. From research and evaluation, through to project management and communications, we are leaders in providing the evidence and advice that our clients need to tackle the issues that affect communities around the world.
What you will be doing
In our Madrid Office, the Policy and Research team is currently looking for a Junior Consultant to join us to work on regional development and social policy research projects. This role involves the development of research methods, the design of projects, as well as work on proposals and report writing.
As a Junior Consultant, your role will include but is not limited to:
Contribute to the preparation of tenders and research proposals, including elaboration of research methods and support with administrative documents.
Support the design and the implementation of data collection (e.g. literature review, stakeholders mapping, interviews, survey, workshops, focus groups);
Deliver qualitative and quantitative analysis, contribute to the preparation of reports (analysis and policy evaluation implemented for the European Commission and other public institutions);
Contribute to Ecorys’ communication and outreach activities, collaborating with other teams, experts, organisations and external stakeholders (attend conferences and workshops, deliver presentations).
Manage and deliver part of projects and/or specific tasks to support public institutions in the implementation of regional development programmes.
What we will need from you
Essential
University degree in Law, Economics, Public Policy, Social science/research.
Track record of 1-3 years of work experience in the fields of EU research and innovation, regional development and/or social policy; preferably with European institutions, EU clients, partners and organisations.
Fluency in Spanish and English (spoken & written) is essential; including the ability to work professionally in these two languages.
Experience in policy analysis and evaluation skills, especially linked to regional development, research and innovation and social policy themes.
Experience in qualitative and quantitative research including designing, analysing and writing up findings from desk research, interviews, focus groups, surveys, and other data sets.
Ability to work on your own initiative, to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Desirable
Experience in supporting business development activities, writing successful bids, reports and concept notes.
Experience in delivering presentations and client outreach.
What we offer
Joining a prestigious international consulting firm with more than 600 employees, 97 million in turnover last year, and offices in 14 different countries.
Hybrid work scheme (office 60% - remote 40%).
A permanent contract after a probationary period of six months.
Remuneration in line with the market, with social benefits from the second year in the company and with an individual professional progress plan that also includes a variable remuneration based on the achievement of objectives.
We encourage interested and qualified candidates to submit their CV and 1-page cover letter in English via our online application form by 13/03/2024 COB. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis.
