Policy and Project Officer

European University Association

Hours
40 hours per week

About the Organisation

European University Association (EUA) is recruiting a highly motivated professional for its Governance, Funding, and Public Policy Development Unit. The successful candidate will support the team in its work to promote sustainable and efficient funding models and monitor funding trends and regulatory frameworks for universities.

About the role

This position provides a unique opportunity to work in a large and diverse European membership organisation in a multicultural environment, and to gain insights into its work with and for universities from across Europe, as well as the functioning of European policy-making for higher education. EUA’s dynamic and committed staff members come from across Europe and beyond, and the Association highly values its diversity.

The position is based in Brussels, and it is expected that the successful candidate will relocate if they are not already based in Brussels. The office is conveniently located in the European Quarter near the Merode metro station. The Policy & Project Officer will be expected to work on-site at the EUA office.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of consultations and engagement with EUA members on the Association’s funding and governance work, including logistical aspects (organisation of physical and online meetings); content preparation (briefing notes, development and implementation of surveys), content exploitation (drafting minutes and interviews), summaries, and developing analytical summary notes.
• Project work (including data collection and analysis, event organisation, project proposal development and implementation, as well as reporting and financial management) as part of a project team and under supervision.
• Support to policy work (including monitoring, information gathering, drafting, and presenting position papers/briefings).
• A range of other tasks, as they emerge, such as liaising with EUA members and partners, preparing information and background materials, representing EUA at external meetings and events, presenting EUA work online or in physical meetings, etc. 

Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes

Qualifications & Skills:

• At least two years of experience in the field of EU affairs, research, and higher education policy.
• Excellent command of English and at least one other European language. Excellent writing and presentation skills and proven experience in drafting documents, reports, statements, etc. in English.
• Experience in the design of surveys and data analysis; interpretation and visualisation of data, knowledge of data analysis software.
• Ability and willingness to learn about complex funding and regulatory systems
• Eagerness to work in a multicultural and multilingual environment.
• Strong ICT skills with an interest in learning to use new tools. 

Required Qualifications

• Relevant higher education second-cycle degree (such as a master’s degree in economics, politics, and social sciences).

Compensation & Benefits

• Attractive remuneration package
• Compensation for teleworking
• Reimbursement of public transport costs
• Lunch vouchers, a pension scheme, and complementary health insurance with extensive cover.

Working locations

• Hybrid model, working in the Brussels office and remotely.
• Possible occasional travel within Europe.

How to apply

• If your profile matches the requirements for the role, please email your CV and a concise motivation letter, quoting your salary expectations, to [email protected]. The deadline for applications is 22nd May 2026.

Interviews

• Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• EUA regrets that we are unable to acknowledge all applications received. Please note that only suitable candidates will be invited for an interview.

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