The candidate should have minimum 5-7 years of relevant professional experience in EU institutions, think tanks, academia, or policy advisory roles and experience with stakeholder engagement and organizing policy dialogues or high-level events. The candidate must be based in Brussels with a valid work permit.

Compensation:
The compensation for the role is €58,000 - €64,000 gross, commensurate with experience.

Contract Duration: 2 years.

How to apply:
Please follow the link to submit your application. Upload the following documents in a single PDF:

A CV (maximum 3 pages) with 2 reference names and their contact details.
Cover letter (maximum 2 pages), listing 3 examples of professional collaborations or engagements with EU institutions, member states, or Brussels-based organizations. Include your specific role, the nature of the engagement, and its outcome. Please also outline how you would leverage existing EU networks and stakeholders to advance APRI’s visibility and Africa-EU policy dialogue.
Short writing sample, a policy brief or op-ed aimed at a European policymaking audience focusing on Africa.

In the "remark" section of the application, please indicate whether or not you already have the Belgian work permit.

Deadline: April 13th, 2026

APRI is building a diverse and inclusive team. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with perspectives that are underrepresented in policy debates.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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