Rresearch Executive - Communications Research

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Research Executive - Evaluation

Location: Brussels

Contract: Full-time/Permanent 

About Verian

Verian is a world-leading, independent research, evidence, evaluation, and communications agency, providing services to government and the public realm. We work with our clients to help solve the next generation of public policy challenges. We are experts in public policy, service design, behavioural insight and election research.

Employing over 800 people globally, our Brussels team includes more than 50 specialist researchers and evaluators who work closely with colleagues across Europe. We deliver evidence for decision-making and offer expert advice on public opinion, international statistics, behavioural research, and public policy design and evaluation.

Our clients include national and local governments, EU institutions, the World Bank, and the United Nations. In Brussels, our Policy Research and Evaluation team has built a strong portfolio in areas such as disinformation, digital and social policy, consumer protection, youth, education and training, humanitarian aid, environmental behaviours, and public health.

The Role

We are looking for a Research Executive with a strong interest in public policy research and evaluation, particularly in the context of EU institutions. You will support the delivery of policy evaluations and impact assessments as part of a growing and ambitious team that delivers work with real influence and visibility across Europe.

In this role, you will work closely with senior colleagues and contribute to high-profile, mixed-methods research studies. You’ll be exposed to a wide range of topics and gain experience in both the technical and client-facing aspects of research project delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow within a multidisciplinary, multicultural environment made up of researchers, economists, statisticians, and data specialists.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management and coordination of research and evaluation projects for European and international clients.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of research and evaluation tasks, including desk research, data collection, and analysis.
• Assist with quantitative and qualitative data analysis and interpretation.
• Help prepare clear, evidence-based reports and presentations for clients.
• Support internal and external project management processes.
• Communicate proactively about progress, risks, or changes with colleagues and clients.

Your Profile

• You have a Master’s degree in Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Economics, Statistics or European affairs and a keen curiosity in public policies and data analysis
• You have an analytical mind and have good writing skills
• Have solid knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative research methods
• Prior experience with policy analysis, evaluation and research
• You are proficient in English. The command of other EU languages is a strong advantage.
• You bring with you, energy, enthusiasm, and motivation

• You are a team player and client centric
•  Be used to multi-tasking and be detailed-oriented

• Show proactiveness and ownership of tasks, problem solver, forward looking
• Open-mindedness and cultural sensitivity in a multicultural environment

Why Join Verian?  

Becoming a part of Verian means joining a dynamic and collaborative community that thrives on intellectual curiosity and a mutual dedication to creating positive change. As a team member, you will engage in innovative projects that impacts policies, drive social change, and shape the future of our society.   

You will work alongside enthusiastic colleagues in an open and engaging environment, where everyone feels included and valued, in an environment where their wellbeing is taken into account. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and strongly support workplace inclusion. Verian is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to offering reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.