The Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals invites applications for the position of a part-time communications officer to support the research project “REPGOV: Representative Government through Democratic Governance”, funded by the ERC (European Research Council) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (grant agreement No 101020966). REPGOV connects the practice of governance with representative government by developing a novel theoretical framework and empirically evaluating its predictions in the context of contemporary Europe.

The UfMS is seeking to incorporate an ICT Development & Systems Support Officer at its headquarters in Barcelona from an UfM member state. Below is the common job description, detailing the responsibilities and required skills and qualifications.

Are you interested in EU foreign policy in its southern neighbourhood and more generally Euro-Mediterranean relations? Then, this is your chance! You will be fully immersed in the work of the Euro-Mediterranean Policies Department. In particular, you will support the EuroMeSCo team, thereby gaining firsthand experience in running a large project co-funded by the EU in direct contact with think tanks all over the region.

Are you interested in EU foreign policy in its southern neighbourhood and more generally Euro-Mediterranean relations? Then, this is your chance! You will be fully immersed in the work of the Euro-Mediterranean Policies Department. In particular, you will support the IEMed Mediterranean Yearbook team in editing articles and compiling annexes related to this publication, which has become a benchmark in Euro-Mediterranean relations.

All about Arab and Muslim affairs, from socio-political analysis to academic interdisciplinary knowledge. While exploring issues such as Islamophobia and violent extremism, current socio-political dynamics in the Southern Mediterranean region are always at the core of our work. From research to action: this is an interdisciplinary team where you will be able to acquire a wide range of skills and become part of a passionate hard-working family.

Working on a wide range of key issues on the Euro-Mediterranean socioeconomic and human development agenda, the intern will contribute to the conception and organisation of events bringing together high-level experts and practitioners in Euro-Mediterranean affairs, provide assistance to the management of MedThink 5+5 and the MED Confederation networks, and develop analytical and writing skills by drafting reports and providing research assistance.

Do you want to participate in international projects with youths from the Euromed area to bring about social changes and reflect the plural, diverse and rich society in which we live? You will provide support to different intercultural initiatives that we promote as coordinators of the Spanish network for intercultural dialogue and will help promote its achievements on social media.

If you are interested in exploring the social, academic and institutional fabric of the Euro-Mediterranean region from a gender equality perspective, with us you will monitor, disseminate and create contents, and organise events and initiatives promoting a more egalitarian Mediterranean. You will also help develop the online platform of the Euro-Mediterranean Women’s Foundation and provide it with contents through its Documentation Centre.

You will work with a digital and off-line communications team creating content and updating the website, develop and distribute e-newsletters, and use other digital and social tools; contribute to the development and advancement of the digital media communications strategy, including social media outreach and online media contact cultivation; identify opportunities to develop op-eds; draft written materials as necessary.

You will assist in the development of the Institute´s fundraising strategy, including undertaking research on funding prospects, generating creative ideas to effectively approach and attract donors (public and private) and maintain positive relationships, supporting the development of high-quality funding proposals and ensuring the effectiveness of implementation of grants.

The Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals (IBEI) invites applications for a postdoctoral research fellowship (5-year contract, full time). The position will be based in Barcelona. Successful applicant will form part of the research project “REPGOV: Representative Government through Democratic Governance”, funded by the ERC (European Research Council) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program (grant agreement No 101020966). The project is led by Professor Anthony Bertelli. REPGOV connects the practice of governance with representative government by developing a novel theoretical framework and empirically evaluating its predictions in the context of contemporary Europe.