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ph3Consulting Director - Education Training /h3 p1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants /p pIf you are experienced in leading research and analysis on EU education and employment policy and looking for a new opportunity that brings career growth, we might have the ideal role for you. /p pICF has been supporting the development of European Union (EU) policies on education and employment for almost twenty years. Using the latest research and evaluation, we support the need of the European Commission to inform decisions on policies and programmes. /p pWe also support programmes that exchange learning about what works and highlight good and innovative practices with the European Commission and its Executive Agencies. Due to business growth, we are seeking an experienced policy research professional to lead our work in the area of EU education and employment policy. This will be a senior appointment in this important area of EU policy, and the successful candidate will help us grow our research and evaluation capability. /p pWe expect to appoint at senior level, subject to expertise. The role is positioned in an ICF team dedicated to provision of policy‑relevant research, analytical and evaluation services to the EU institutions. /p h3Core Responsibilities of the Role /h3 ul liLead ICF’s policy research and evaluation services on education policy for the European Commission and its agencies. Specific responsibilities will include leading the evaluation and consultancy framework contracts that ICF has with DG EAC as well as directing projects secured under these frameworks. /li liDirect and support the capture and delivery of research, analytical and evaluation proposals, for DG EAC as well as for EU decentralised agencies with a relevant education policy interest. /li liBuild our in‑house team and wider network of education policy research specialists. /li liBe an active member of the senior management team of this area of our business, working with colleagues to ensure its effective management and achievement of agreed business goals. /li liProvide line management support to team members and contribute to the efforts to enhance the capability of the team and ICF. /li /ul h3Successful Candidate Will Have /h3 ul liA strong academic background; ideally at PhD level in social sciences, public policy, educational sciences, international relations or a related discipline. /li liAt least 10‑15 years of professional experience in education and/or employment policy within the European context; experience of working in a consultancy capacity. /li liExperience of conducting high quality EU level research and evaluation assignments, including the development and implementation of research within the education and employment policy area. /li liStrong analytical skills and the ability to develop sound conclusions and policy‑relevant recommendations. /li liKnowledge of the education and employment research community, including networks of experts. /li liExperience in managing teams, coaching or mentoring colleagues and providing regular feedback to support their development. /li liDemonstrable experience in winning and successfully delivering research and evaluation projects and contracts for the European Commission. /li liExcellent communication skills, including experience with presenting key concepts to clients; both internal and external. /li liExcellent verbal, written, analytical and presentation skills in English, additional European languages an advantage. /li /ul h3Personal Qualities /h3 ul liSound research and business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information. Strong commitment to and interest in the policy fields referred to above. /li liAbility to lead a team to success, inspiring, motivating and supporting more junior colleagues to achieve their potential. /li liStrong entrepreneurial talent to identify and realise new opportunities as well as new innovations / approaches that will secure success in proposals. /li liAbility to work within multi‑cultural, multi‑disciplinary teams spread across several countries. /li liCommercial acumen and an understanding of the policy consulting business model. /li liAbility to work with all levels of internal staff, as well as clients and sub‑contractors. /li liCommitment to the employee progression and development. /li /ul h3Working at ICF /h3 pICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting‑edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. /p h3Candidate AI Usage Policy /h3 pAt ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in‑person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. /p pHowever, we understand that some candidates may require accommodations that involve the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at . We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed. /p pBrussels, Belgium (BE75) /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr