Europe Jacques Delors is looking for a full-time (40 hours/week) Policy Analyst (F/M/D), based in Brussels. The position is to be filled as soon as possible, initially for the duration of a year, with the possibility to extend.

Europe Jacques Delors is a Brussels-based, non-profit and independent think tank, which was created in early 2020 in addition to the Jacques Delors Institute in Paris and the Jacques Delors Centre in Berlin. United by a common theme – Penser l'Europe, Europa denken, Thinking Europe – the three think tanks aim to contribute to the debate on the European integration in line with Jacques Delors' vision and legacy.

Europe Jacques Delors is focusing on sustainability and environmental issues, working on agrifood, ocean protection and green finance. We are a young dynamic team of 10 people working in the European Quarter.

Your tasks:

Manage projects under the supervision of the Director-General.
Monitor relevant legislative files and important events / conferences related to the implementation of the European Ocean Pact and Ocean Act (including the related legislative revisions of MSPD & MSFD).
Monitor legislative developments and initiatives concerning decarbonisation of Maritime Transport at international (IMO) and European level (Ocean Pact related initiatives).
Conduct research and provide timely advice and policy analysis and help to support ambitious policies.
Assist the Vice-presidents of Europe Jacques Delors on their tasks related the Mission Starfish 2030.
Work closely with the communications team, e.g. preparing briefings for events, conceptualising events, sending out invitations to speakers, conducting research for forthcoming publications, developing communication and dissemination strategies for the projects.

Your profile:

Master’s degree in political science, economics, law, social sciences or a related field.
Full proficiency in English and French (at least C1 in both).
Proven professional experience (at least 2 years) in any field related to policy and research.
Advanced knowledge of the European Union, good knowledge of European ocean governance, the European Ocean Pact and sustainability issues related to marine protection and maritime affairs, including the.Mediterranean basin.
Strong research, writing and editing skills to develop impact and sustainability- oriented analysis.
Excellent organisational skills, strong time management and multitasking skills and ability to respond to urgent tasks.
A strong sense of initiative, a commitment to Europe Jacques Delors issues and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.

Process

To apply for this position, please email your one-page motivation letter and CV in English, in PDF format.

Please send your application to info@europejacquesdelors.eu by 16 November 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please format the email subject line as follows: Application Policy Analyst Ocean – FirstName LastName.

The position is a regular CDD contract under Belgian law. The salary is 2 500€ gross monthly and includes benefits (lunch vouchers, working from home allowance, health insurance, pension fund, extralegal holidays).

Due to the expected high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Policy Analyst (ocean)