We're Hiring: Public Affairs Project Coordinator | Hybrid in Dublin | Contract Until December 2025
Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Public Affairs Project Coordinator to support a dynamic policy team within a leading international tech environment. This role involves coordinating high-impact research and public affairs projects across Europe, supporting cross-functional partners, and ensuring smooth execution from planning to post-project reporting.
You'll work closely with the manager to oversee day-to-day project operations, including timelines, budgets, partner coordination, and stakeholder communication. The role sits at the intersection of policy, research, and communications, making it ideal for someone with a strong interest in political science or European affairs and a talent for managing complex project workflows.
Key Responsibilities:
– Coordinate multiple public affairs and policy-related projects across European markets
– Track budgets, project timelines, contracts, and vendor deliverables
– Facilitate communication and alignment among internal teams and external research partners
– Assist in developing and managing thought leadership initiatives and policy research studies
– Set up and manage events, speaker logistics, and project documentation
– Support the development of project reports, summaries, and success metrics
– Ensure cross-cultural coordination and alignment across different countries and stakeholders
– Provide consistent, high-quality administrative and operational support to the team lead
Required Skills & Experience:
– Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, European Studies, International Relations, Communications, Economics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
– Minimum of 2 years’ experience in project coordination, administration, or related roles—preferably in a policy, government relations, research, or consultancy setting
– Excellent communication skills, particularly in cross-cultural and stakeholder-facing contexts
– Strong organisational abilities with a keen eye for detail and the capacity to manage multiple tasks and timelines simultaneously
– Experience with administrative support functions including scheduling, documentation, note-taking, and budget tracking
– Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, Drive)
– Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, changing environment
– Understanding of basic project management workflows and principles
Desirable Experience:
– Exposure to policy development or public affairs research
– Familiarity with the EU’s institutional landscape and legislative process
– Experience working with or within think tanks, consultancies, or academic research organisations
– Background in setting up or supporting events, managing contracts, or liaising with external vendors
– Fluency in additional European languages
– International academic or professional experience
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