Political Assistant (f/m/div)

at  European Centre of Excellence for Civilian Crisis Management CoE eV

The European Centre of Excellence for Civilian Crisis Management e.V. (CoE) is offering a Political
Assistant position (f/m/div) in full-time. The position is initially limited to two years with the possibility
of extension by mutual agreement. The place of work is Berlin. The position is foreseen to be filled in
July –August 2024.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• German language skills are an asset;
• Study-related internships or work experience in multilateral contexts or member-based
  organisations, ideally directly in the field of, or related to, CSDP would be an asset.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As Political Assistant, you will report to the Head of Sector / Strategic Coordinator for Political Content
and Focus Management. Your role will support the work of the CoE’s 11 thematic priorities, offering
the chance to work with colleagues across the CoE team and gain insights into a broad range of work
areas involved in delivering the CoE’s mission. In particular you will assist in developing and monitoring
political and strategic CSDP content related to the work of the CoE and develop focus management
within the CoE.

Overall responsibilities of the Political Assistant at the CoE:

• Support work on the CoE’s thematic work areas working alongside the Centre’s Senior

Advisors. This includes through research and outreach to the CoE’s members and preferred

partners as well as other key stakeholders;

• Monitor and analyse political developments and their implications for CSDP and the work of

the CoE;

• Prepare and support regular meetings with CoE colleagues or external stakeholders, including

drafting agendas, speaking points, decision papers, visit briefings, statistical analysis and

presentations;

• Support conceptualisation and implementation of the Centre’s events (i.e., workshops,

conferences, General Meetings of the association, etc.);

• Prepare and support regular meetings with CoE colleagues or external stakeholders;
• Assist in managing processes and schedules across all work areas and in maintaining an

overview of work areas and associated CoE deliverables;

• Take into account aspects of gender equality in the execution of tasks;
• Carry out other tasks as required.

you bring to the role? (max. 300 words)

• Curriculum vitae
• University degree certificate
• Work or internship references and further evidence such as language certificates or