Deadline for application: Friday 21 October 2022
Interviews: will start immediately and continue until the vacancy has been filled
Start date: as soon as possible, exact date to be agreed
Duration: 1 year contract with possibility of renewal
Location: Brussels

About OpenForum Europe

OpenForum Europe aisbl (OFE) is a not-for-profit think tank registered in Belgium which explains the merits of openness in computing to policy makers and communities across Europe. The openness principles which guide all our activities are: user centricity, competition, flexibility, sustainability, and the importance of relying on the support of a transparent and open community. Launched in 2002 to accelerate and broaden the use of Open Source Software (OSS) among businesses, consumers and governments, OFE’s work has grown and its focusses now include Open Technologies, standardisation, Digital Government, digital platforms, public procurement, copyright, cloud computing and cybersecurity.

We are looking for a:

Content Manager

We currently have an opening for the role of OFE’s Content Manager. This is a new role, created to increase OFE’s media presence as well as visibility for our numerous activities such as research, events and other policy-driven initiatives. The key focus for this role is to manage OFE’s core and project editorial calendars and to, in collaboration with OFE’s policy teams, produce engaging and impactful content. 

They would also support the policy team in liaising with journalists covering the Brussels technology beat. 

The person will be an integrated part of OFE’s Brussels team and will work closely with the Executive Director. We are looking for a person with a strong writer who shares our core values that open technology policy lies at the heart of European competitiveness.

Qualifications below:

• At least 3 years of Brussels/EU experience 
• Fluent/bilingual skills in English; French would be an asset
• Open source software background is an asset 
• At ease with digital tools 
• Previous media management relations experience; experience as a journalist is a plus
• Minimum education required: first degree level, or equivalent in a relevant discipline

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter, only, to jobs[at]openforumeurope[dot]org with “Content Manager” in the subject line. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at the above-mentioned email.

For additional information about the role, contact Marcus Stober: marcus[at]openforumeurope[dot]org.

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Digital Policy Analyst

Deadline for application: 21 October 2022
Interviews: will start immediately and continue until the vacancy has been filled
Start date: as soon as possible, exact date to be agreed
Duration: 1 year contract with possibility of renewal
Location: Brussels, Belgium

About OpenForum Europe
OpenForum Europe (OFE) is a not-for-profit think tank which explains the merits of openness in computing to policy makers and communities across Europe. The openness principles which guide all our activities are: user centricity, competition, flexibility, sustainability, and the importance of relying on the support of a transparent and open community. Originally launched in 2002 to accelerate and broaden the use of Open Source Software (OSS) among businesses, consumers and governments, OFE’s focus has since evolved. The main policy topics that we cover are: open technologies, standardisation, digital government, digital platforms, public procurement, copyright, cloud computing and cybersecurity. 

We are looking for:

A Digital Policy Analyst

Job description
The Digital Policy Analyst will be part of our Brussels team. Their main responsibilities will be to:

• Monitor EU policy developments;
• Prepare and participate in events and meetings with the community and policy makers;
• Conduct research on diverse policy areas;
• Contribute to the delivery of EU projects;
• Manage community and stakeholder relations;
• Prepare communication material for the website (press releases, policy papers, policy statements) and social media;

This is a hands-on, intense, and challenging opportunity, with direct policy engagement. In this role, the Digital Policy Analyst will interact with senior stakeholder representatives in the OFE network and EU policymakers. 

Desired Profile
An ideal candidate combines technical understanding with an interest in EU policy. The person has:

• A university degree;
• Ability to grasp and communicate on complex policy issues;
• Interest in the EU decision making process, preferably demonstrated by work experience;
• A good knowledge of and considerable interest in the ICT industry in general, and the Open Source movement and EU digital policy more specifically;
• Initiative, is reliable, and able to multitask and prioritise own work;
• Good interpersonal and team-working skills;
• Perfect fluency in written and spoken English; other EU languages considered an asset.

Please apply by email submitting a CV and cover letter only to jobs[at]openforumeurope[dot]org with “Digital Policy Analyst” in the subject line. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at the above-mentioned email.

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