Research Officer, Analysis and Knowledge Unit (Contract Agent FG IV) Europol

The successful candidate will work as a Research Officer with the Analysis and Knowledge Unit, the centre for strategic knowledge and analysis, driving the development of the European Criminal Intelligence Model and EU policy cycle through the production of the Serious Organised Crime Threat Assessment (SOCTA) and other reports on e.g. new crime developments.

The main responsibilities may include:

• Edit reports and other strategic documents in English to ensure accuracy, clarity, cohesion and conformity, including rewriting, abridging and restructuring text to improve readability and logical sequence;
• Conduct research on a wide range of issues within the field of responsibility;
• Contribute to the implementation of various projects within the field of responsibility;
• Perform any other duties in the area of competence as assigned by the Head of Unit

Your Profile

We are looking for professionals from all EU Member States, who have:

• Experience in drafting and editing reports, preferably of a strategic nature, and of tailoring written content to different audiences;
• Experience in pro-actively and independently conducting research assignments;
• Strong research skills;
• Excellent drafting and editing skills, including ability to draft clear and concise policy documents on complex matters and to tailor content for various audiences;
• Good analytical and critical thinking skills.

Knowledge of the law enforcement environment and practices, knowledge related to organised crime, terrorism and EU Justice and Home Affairs policies and knowledge of strategic analysis techniques are considered advantageous.

For more details about the position and how to apply, please click here.