Policy Analyst (Science Policy)

Location: Paris, Île-de-France Region, France

Salary: Monthly salary starts at EUR 8,098, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt from French income tax.

Company

The hirify.global is an international organisation that develops evidence-based policies, international standards, data, analysis, and advice to address economic, social, environmental, science, technology, and innovation challenges.

What you will do

• Scope work areas and develop project terms of reference through consultation with donors, national experts, and relevant data sources.
• Lead projects in research infrastructure, research funding, or research workforce, including surveys, interviews, and expert group activities.
• Organise and moderate online and in-person seminars and workshops.
• Design policy frameworks and toolkits and draft policy reports and briefs for intergovernmental audiences.
• Present outputs to the Global Science Forum, the Committee for Scientific and Technological Policy, and other hirify.global bodies.
• Coordinate with hirify.global divisions, directorates, government officials, international bodies, and external experts to build consensus and promote uptake of the work.

Requirements

• University degree in natural sciences, social sciences, or humanities, plus a postgraduate qualification in a relevant science and innovation policy area.
• At least five years of experience in policy analysis in science or higher education policy within a national or local administration or an international organisation.
• Substantive knowledge and experience in research infrastructure, research funding, research workforce, or related Global Science Forum priority areas.
• Proven ability to conduct research assignments, perform analytical and policy-oriented work, and synthesise issues for intergovernmental audiences.
• Fluency in English or French and knowledge of the other hirify.global official language are required.

Nice to have

• PhD in a relevant field.
• Experience with research and technology security or science diplomacy.

Culture & Benefits

• 24-month fixed-term appointment, renewable up to a maximum of 36 months.
• Monthly salary is exempt from French income tax, with additional allowances based on eligibility.
• Work with governments, experts, delegates, and international organisations on evidence-based science policy.
• Equal opportunity environment open to qualified nationals of hirify.global member countries.

Hiring process

• Retained candidates may complete a video-recorded interview, job-based assessment, and panel interviews.
• Applications must be submitted by 23:59 on 16 September 2026, Paris time.