EU Tax Observatory, Laboratories : Senior Policy Advisor M/F on fixed term contract
Structure Paris School of Economics – EU Tax Observatory
Level of education: Master
Experience: 4 years minimum
Contract: Fixed term contract of 18 months (for increased activity) – full time
Salary: Depending on profile and experience
Location: Jourdan Campus, Paris 14th
Start date: June 2025
Languages: English and French
Environment
The EU Tax Observatory is an independent research laboratory hosted at the Paris School of Economics directed by Gabriel Zucman. It conducts innovative research on taxation, contributes to a democratic and inclusive debate on the future of taxation, and fosters a dialogue between the scientific community, civil society, and policymakers in the European Union and worldwide.
The Paris School of Economics is a private non-profit research foundation. PSE develops economic research of the highest international level and brings together a community of 135 researchers and 166 PhD students. It unites universities and grandes écoles to foster exchanges between economics and other social sciences, disseminate their work to a wide audience, and develop multiple partnerships with public institutions and private organizations.
Position
The Senior Policy Advisor will join the policy team of the EU Tax Observatory. The Policy team designs and disseminates policy recommendations to different stakeholders (policymakers, governments, institutions, civil society, representatives of private interests, etc.) at national, EU and international level, based on the EU Tax Observatory research output. As part of the policy team, the Senior Policy Advisor will support the Policy Director and the rest of the team in designing and implementing the strategy. In particular:
- Monitor the institutional and political developments in the fields related to the work of the EU Tax Observatory and brief researcher on the relevant developments;
- Design policy recommendations stemming from the research output of the EU Tax Observatory;
- Work with the policy team to design and implement advocacy and dissemination strategies to relevant stakeholders (policymakers, governments, institutions, civil society, representatives of private interests, etc.);
- Represent the EU Tax Observatory in the relevant policy fora at national, regional and international level.
You will be part of an international, agile, and dynamic team, fully committed to the development and influence of the institution, and will work with people from all over PSE, notably researchers and the communication team.
Profile
- At least 4+ years of experience in public affairs on taxation issues (administration, international institutions, civil society organizations, consulting).
- Master’s degree in relevant field (political science, international relations, public affairs or economy).
- Ability to work in the European Union.
- You have strong political judgement and your values align with the missions of the EU Tax Observatory.
- You are fluent in English with excellent writing and oral skills. Fluency in another language is a plus.
- You are organized, rigorous and curious. You enjoy teamwork, and wish to invest in an ambitious project.
The Paris School of Economics invites all candidates to apply and guarantees equal treatment to all. Moreover, all our positions are open to people with disabilities or handicap.
Working conditions and benefits
- Green campus and eco-responsible building
- Full-time – 218 working days per annum.
- Supplemental health insurance
- Partial remote work possible
- Partial reimbursement of public transportation costs
- Meal vouchers at €10.00/day
Please apply before 04/05/2025. CVs and Cover letters are required.
Incomplete or incorrectly referenced applications will not be considered.