Part-time, flexible, remote

An exciting opportunity for someone passionate about political innovation and looking for a flexible, impactful role!

ECoD gemeinnützige GmbH (ECoD NPO) was founded in 2021 by The Innovation in Politics Institute GmbH, an independent and non-partisan organisation that identifies, develops and implements innovations in the private and public sector in order to strengthen democracy in Europe. As a non-profit organisation, ECoD NPO’s mission is to promote democratic governance and to strengthen social cohesion by fostering and expanding participation and awareness across the Council of Europe member states.

The annual Innovation in Politics Awards recognise creative politicians from across Europe who are breaking new ground with innovative solutions to today’s challenges. The Awards highlight projects that exemplify European values of social balance, democracy, and human rights, regardless of political party affiliation or level of government. A Citizen Jury of over 1,000 Europeans evaluates these projects to determine the finalists and winners in the Awards categories such as democracy, climate protection, and social cohesion.

For our team, we are hiring a dedicated:

We are looking for a dedicated Scouting & Research Assistant to help us identify and research innovative political projects. This part-time position is ideal for someone who enjoys research and wants to contribute to a meaningful and established EU-wide initiative while working remotely and managing their own hours.

The responsibilities of the Scouting & Research Assistant include conducting desk research to identify and explore potential projects that align with the criteria of the Innovation in Politics Awards, spanning the CoE region with changing geographical focus area. This role also involves gathering and summarising project information to ensure thorough documentation. Additionally, the assistant will collaborate closely with team members, receiving support and guidance while contributing their own ideas to refine the team’s approach.

We are looking for someone…

Responsibilities and requirements include

Our Benefits:

The role offers a starting hourly rate of €17, with approximately 100 hours to be completed over the coming months. Compensation may be adjusted based on experience and qualifications, with potential for further agreement.

We are an equitable opportunity employer. We believe that having in-house employees from a diverse range of backgrounds enhances our ability to meet our mission of making political innovation accessible for all. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of background. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified persons, in particular people of colour, refugees, women, non-binary persons, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disabilities, and other members of underrepresented and marginalised groups.

Please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest in this role to awards@innovationinpolitics.eu by 21 October. We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We are looking forward to your application!

 

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