Policy Analyst: Gender Equality

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Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS)

  • Career category: Advocacy/ Policy
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 5-10 years
  • Organisation type: Think Tank
  • Remote option: Not Specified
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: EUR 4,500 EUR / monthly
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 23/11/2026
  • Location: Belgium
Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI) Human rights
The Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS – www.feps-europe.eu) is currently looking for one Policy Analyst for a thematic field: Gender Equality.

About FEPS
The Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS) is the think tank of the progressive political family at EU level. Our mission is to develop innovative research, policy advice, training and debates to inspire and inform socialist and social democratic politics and policies across Europe.

Reporting Line:
FEPS’ Policy Analysts report daily to the delegate of the Secretary General (i.e. the Director or Head of Programme appointed to supervise the thematic field in question)

Mission of the Role:
The mission of the Policy Analyst is to substantiate FEPS’ work on Gender Equality.

S.he will embody FEPS’ internal expertise in the field (including feminism, anti-discrimination policies, equal opportunity, social investment, demography etc.). To do so, the Policy Analyst will design, steer and implement a coherent portfolio of FEPS (co-)funded projects (including its development and consolidation) aimed at impacting policies, political debates and/or public awareness related to the EU’s approach to Gender Equality.

The ideal candidate will have the following profile:
  • At least an MA or MSc degree in a relevant field. A PhD will be considered a relevant asset and account to the years of professional experience
  • Knowledge and interest for EU affairs and political sensitivity
  • At least 5 years professional experience in a field connected to Gender Equality
  • Proven expertise in quantitative and qualitative research, data analyses and surveys design
  • Capacity to follow developments at international, European, national, regional and local levels, and analyse relevant trends across political, economic and social dimensions
  • Experience in designing, overseeing and managing multi-stakeholders’ projects
  • Written and oral proficiency in English and in a second European language. Any additional European language will be considered an asset
  • Proven ability to draft analysis, research and policy recommendations
  • A strong set of soft skills, with specific reference to:
    • Innovative and out-of-the-box thinking
    • High organisational and time-management skills
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Advanced interpersonal and social skills
    • Exceptional team player with the ability to contribute positively to a team
    • Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
  • Readiness to travel and adapt to flexible working hours

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