Job offer: Events & Policy Junior Officer

The European Democratic Party (EDP / PDE) is looking for an Events & Policy Junior Officer to join its Secretariat in Brussels and contribute, from day one, to the organisation of the party's events and political activities.

The position is full-time, based at the EDP Secretariat in Brussels, and will require occasional travel in Europe to attend meetings, seminars, and political events.

If you are a recent graduate or early-career candidate looking for a 6-month full-time traineeship, please apply instead via our parallel call for an Events & Policy Trainee: https://democrats.eu/news/job-offer-events-policy-trainee/ 

Main Tasks

• Organise and coordinate EDP conferences, seminars, public debates, congresses and events, managing logistics, suppliers, venues and on-site delivery with a good degree of autonomy.
• Prepare and follow up EDP political activities, working groups, Presidency, Bureau and Congress meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking.
• Lead on event-related communication (programmes, invitations, practical information notes) in coordination with the Communications team.
• Build and maintain relationships with member parties, partners, speakers and suppliers.
• Conduct policy and political research on EU topics relevant to EDP priorities, feeding into event programming, briefings and internal documents.
• Draft briefing notes, minutes, background documents and short analyses in English and/or French.
• Monitor the work of EU institutions, in particular the European Parliament, identifying developments and opportunities relevant to EDP's political and event activities.
• Support and, where relevant, coordinate trainees/interns on event and logistics tasks.
• Provide organisational and administrative support to the Secretariat as needed.

Required Profile

• 2–3 years of relevant professional experience, ideally within a political party, an EU institution, a public affairs firm, an NGO, or event organisation.
• Fluency in English and French (written and spoken) is essential.
• Spanish is a strong asset; knowledge of other EU languages is an advantage.
• University degree in political science, EU studies, international relations, communication, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience organising conferences, seminars or political/public events, including supplier and budget follow-up.
• Solid knowledge of EU institutions and decision-making processes.
• Able to work autonomously, manage several projects in parallel, and meet tight deadlines from the outset.
• Comfortable working in a small, multicultural team and in a political environment.
• Previous experience with political parties, youth movements or EU-related organisations is highly appreciated.

Practical Information

• Location: EDP Secretariat, Brussels (Belgium).
• Working languages: mainly English and French; Spanish an asset.
• Type of contract and remuneration: as per contract.
• Starting date: as soon as possible.
• Application deadline: 13 July 2026.

Shortlisted candidates may be invited to an online or in-person interview and may be asked to complete a brief written/practical task (e.g. drafting an event programme or a briefing note). They may also be invited to sign a conflict-of-interest declaration in line with EDP's internal rules.

How to Apply

Please fill in the online form and follow the instructions, sending your CV, a motivation letter (max. 1 page) and any other relevant documents in English or French to [email protected] with the subject line: "Application – Events & Policy Junior Officer".

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Equal Opportunities, Gender Balance and Safe Working Environment

The European Democratic Party is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, origin, religion or belief, disability, age or any other protected characteristic.

In line with our commitment to gender balance and inclusion in politics, we particularly encourage applications from women and other under-represented groups.

EDP applies a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of harassment or discrimination, including sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination, and has internal procedures in place to prevent and address such behaviour.

The European Democratic Party (EDP) is a trans-national political movement, which gathers parties and representatives committed to a more democratic, integrated European Union and closer to its citizens. The Brussels-based Secretariat of the EDP organises the party's activities and manages its external communication.