Political Assistant (iv) in Berlin bei European Centre of Excellence for Civilian Crisis Management (CoE) e V

European Centre of Excellence for Civilian Crisis Management (CoE) e.V.

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.

About the CoE:
The Berlin-based CoE was opened in September 2020 during the German EU Council Presidency upon
the initiative of the Federal Foreign Office. The CoE is a service provider for EU Member States and EU
institutions, especially the European External Action Service (EEAS), supporting them in their efforts to
strengthen civilian crisis management capabilities. It acts as a knowledge hub for the collection and
exchange of national models and experiences ("good practices") and for the development of concrete
ideas and practices on how European civilian crisis management can be further developed. The CoE
currently has 23 members, all of them EU Member States.
The CoE is a young, dynamic, and unique organisation, operating at the intersection of EU Member
States, EU institutions in Brussels, and civilian CSDP missions in the field. As such the CoE offers an
excellent work environment for personal and professional development and the chance to grow in a
rewarding role that contributes to improving the EU's crisis management around the world!

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.

• Bachelor's degree in political science, international relations, foreign and security policy, or

equivalent degree in a related field;

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;
• Proven interest in and demonstrable knowledge of European policy issues, especially CSDP

and crisis management;

• Understanding of European political processes, policies, and institutions;
• Experience managing projects and / or events;
• Excellent research and analytical skills;
• Adaptive and responsible, with a collaborative working style and ‘can-do’ attitude;
• High political and intercultural sensitivity and diplomatic skills;
• Eligibility to work in Germany.

• 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.

Our offer:

• A position of responsibility with room for manoeuvre in a young and dynamic organisation;
• Opportunities for continual professional development and learning on the job;
• Dedicated time for vocational training;
• Part of an international team of experts with a collegial atmosphere;
• State-of-the-art equipment and spacious, wheel-chair accessible office in the heart of Berlin;
• Options for teleworking as well as flexitime;
• 30 days’ annual leave and 24, 31 December as additional leave days
• The CoE as a recipie