Project Assistant, Public Affairs & Health Policy

at  APCO Worldwide

APCO is hiring one Project Assistant to join the Brussels team from January 2025. The new hire will be a part of APCO’s industry-leading health practice, as well as the Research Team (APCO Brussels’ group of junior staff).
APCO’s health practice works with high-profile organizations spanning industry, patient and medical organisations, and NGOs.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a genuine interest in and knowledge of EU health policy, be fluent in English , and have excellent written and oral communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS & DESIRED SKILLS:

• Knowledge of and interest in EU and global health policy
• Knowledge of and interest in the EU institutions and decision-making process
• University Degree in a relevant field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks and perform to a high standard under tight deadlines
• Language skills: fluency in English (C2 level). Command of another European language is a plus
• Prior experience within the EU institutions, in-house public affairs roles, or consultancy is a plus
• Eligible to work in the EU

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out research and intelligence gathering tasks (e.g. monitor legislative developments, weekly institutional agenda, etc.)
• Develop an understanding of relevant issues affecting clients, particularly in the health sector
• Draft client materials (e.g. monitoring, stakeholder mappings, policy briefings, etc.)
• Support client event organization (e.g. putting together invites list, conducting follow-up phone calls, etc.)
• Support new business development by contributing to brainstorms, conducting research, compiling bios and preparing slide decks
• Ad-hoc support tasks (e.g. Translations, management of stakeholder associations)

WHO IS THIS ROLE SUITED FOR?

• Someone who shares our values of Curiosity, Empathy, Inclusivity and Boldness
• Someone with a passion for and interest in public affairs and communications, particularly on issues affecting the health sector
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same
• Someone with good time management skills and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines at one time
• Someone with good verbal and written communications skills and the ability to understand and convey complex information
• Someone who enjoys working as part of a team
• Someone who enjoys being creative and contributing ideas
• Someone who enjoys meeting new people and building a network