Ecorys is a global research-based consultancy that helps our clients make a positive impact on society. We are leaders in research and consulting, monitoring and evaluation, programme management and communications services. We provide the evidence and advice that our clients need to tackle the issues that affect communities around the world. Our staff are justifiably proud of our innovative and thought-provoking contributions to policy and programme delivery. We are an independent employee-owned company. We combine our passion and our business professionalism to make a difference in the world.

With over 600 employees from over 40 nationalities, speaking over 30 different languages, we operate across the globe with offices in Rotterdam, Brussels, the United Kingdom, several other European cities, India and Africa. We work in over 150 countries globally.

The Role

We are looking for a Senior Consultant to join our Resilient Economies team in Rotterdam. You’ll play a key role in leading strategic projects and driving business development in areas including Green Transition, Trade, Private Sector Development, Digital Transition and Entrepreneurship. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-impact work across the EU and international markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver technical assistance, evaluations, and studies in trade and private sector development
• Manage project teams and ensure high-quality delivery
• Drive business development through proposal writing and strategic positioning
• Build partnerships and expand our network of experts and collaborators

You will bring

• At least 6 years of experience working on topics related to the areas for the Resilient Economies team.
• Strong project leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience with EU institutions or international donors
• Proficiency in research methods and data analysis tools (e.g., R, STATA, SQL)
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English

We Offer

• An international organisation with highly motivated staff
• An organisation motivated to work on key societal challenges 
• A large degree of freedom and flexibility 
• An organisation that welcomes new ideas 
• A salary based on your background and experience
• An excellent and flexible pension scheme
• We are employee owned and offer the opportunity to buy company shares
• 30 annual leave days and possibility to buy and sell leave days   
• A hybrid working policy with flexibility to work from home and from elsewhere

We encourage interested and qualified candidates to submit their CV and motivation letter in English via our online application form. Early applications are encouraged and reviewed daily.