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August 29 2025
Vacancy for “Participatory governance and design expert”
Position Title: Participatory governance and design expert
Department/Office: Dept. of Technical Co-operation
Duty Station: Athens, Greece
Type of Appointment: Fixed-term contract
Deadline for Application: September 15th, 2025
The EPLO implements a large number of programs funded by the European Union and other international donors, assisting governments and institutions around the world. The main areas of intervention comprise: governance, the rule of law, human rights, public administration, democratization, legislative approximation to the EU acquis, migration and sustainable development. The position is located within the Dept. of Technical co-operation of EPLO. The candidate will be involved in the Interreg Next Med Project “FOODGaP: Food Governance and Policies at local level”, co-funded by the European Union.
The FOOD GaP project aims to strengthen cooperation governance in the Mediterranean by supporting local authorities and stakeholders in developing improved models for local food policies, in line with the new priority of the NEXT-MED programme. The project will enhance the capacity of public authorities to coordinate effectively with local actors, promote participatory governance approaches and test improved services through pilot actions. It aims to establish a Mediterranean Coalition for local food policy development, ensuring long-term impact and collaboration across the region.
The candidate is expected to:
- Assist in designing and implementing participatory governance methodologies and multi-stakeholder engagement processes for local food policy development aligned with EU Green Deal and Farm to Fork priorities.
- Facilitate co-design workshops, peer-learning sessions, and deliberative dialogues with municipalities, civil society organizations, academia, and private sector representatives.
- Contribute to the mapping of governance challenges, gaps, and opportunities across project pilot cities.
- Develop practical guidance and toolkits for participatory food governance, aligned with SDG 17 and EU Farm to Fork Strategy.
- Support the creation of the Mediterranean Coalition for local food policy development.
- Prepare policy briefs, methodological guidelines, and contributions to project deliverables.
- Ensure gender equality, youth participation, and inclusiveness in governance processes.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master’s level or higher) in Public Policy, Governance, Political Science, Sociology, Sustainable Development, Environment or a related field.
- Specialization in participatory governance, deliberative democracy, or stakeholder engagement is an asset.
Experience
- At least 5 years of professional experience in governance, public policy, stakeholder engagement, or participatory design processes, preferably in the context of EU- or internationally funded projects.
- Proven track record in designing and facilitating multi-stakeholder engagement (workshops, consultations, co-creation labs, participatory foresight).
- Demonstrated experience in policy co-design and governance models at local or regional level, ideally in the fields of food policy, sustainability, or urban development.
- Experience working with Mediterranean or EU local authorities and international organizations.
- Familiarity with the EU Green Deal, Farm to Fork, and SDG frameworks.
- Experience producing analytical reports, toolkits, and policy recommendations.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and intercultural dialogue skills.
Languages
- Fluency (oral and written) in English
- Fluency (oral and written) in Greek
- Competency in any other languages will be an asset
Competencies
- Negotiating skills: Developing, fostering and maintaining relationships.
- Team Management and Leadership Skills: Capable of promptly and effectively monitoring, coordinating and communicating strategic objectives.
- Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of concepts and approaches relevant to particular functional area. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, take initiative, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments and achieving results.
- Communication: Excellent oral and written communication, writing and presentation skills. Listening and communicating clearly and effectively, adapting delivery to audience.
- Planning and Organizing: Setting clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self and others.
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CVs in English to info@eplo.int, quoting the title of the Vacancy, by September 15th. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
EPLO is an international organization promoting equality and equal opportunities. All candidates are evaluated without prejudice in terms of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, family status, disabilities, as well as other legally protected characteristics. Please be so kind as to remove from your CV any information that could be considered as prejudicial either from your side or EPLO’s side.