Ecsite is looking for an EU Project Manager who will be responsible for implementing activities related to EU-funded projects to ensure they are carried out consistently and successfully in accordance with the projects’ rules and work plans. The Project Manager will monitor all aspects for clear goals, objectives and timelines by liaising with the consortium, raising critical issues as appropriate, producing the required content and ensuring that priorities and objectives are met.
Main tasks
You will cover a set of tasks related to the contents, as well as the organisational, administrative, financial and communication management for each of the projects for which you will:
- Ensure delivery of project activities and deliverables throughout the duration of projects in a timely manner
- Facilitate networking and exchanges between project partners as specified within the consortium
- Collaborate with partners, Ecsite members and external providers towards achieving project results
- Perform various presentations and proactively disseminate the project results
- Design, implement and monitor project communication strategies
- Update websites and social media accounts and work towards increasing their reach
- Organise and facilitate meetings, workshops and events (including logistics)
- Perform administrative and financial management, in coordination with Ecsite accountants
- Assist with administrative aspects of the project, including the monitoring and implementation of rules and procedures of Horizon Europe EU-funded projects
- Produce and submit activity and financial reports, in accordance with rules specified by the European
- Commission
- Produce background documents for meetings, minutes, and any other required justification document
- Participate in proposal writing
Training, Skills and Qualities
Essential
- University degree
- Experience in the full cycle of project management, including development, implementation and reporting, preferably in the framework of EU-funded projects.
- Some knowledge in science communication and/or STE(A)M education
- Fluency in English (written and oral) – communicate effectively with a variety of partners from diverse backgrounds and EU countries
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to prepare reports, make presentations and use social media efficiently
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Some knowledge of social media & website management
- Interest in working in a small multicultural team
- Capable of handling multiple tasks, prioritise workload, rapid responsiveness
- Strong organisational and analytical skills
- Ability to travel for project meetings within Europe
- Experience in proposal writing for EU-funded schemes
Desirable
- Training in project management and/or science communication
- Experience in proposal writing for EU-funded schemes
- Understanding of the Public Engagement, STE(A)M Education and Responsible Innovation fields
- Experience with the development and coordination of communication campaigns.
- Experience with visual collaboration platforms and online tools
- Experience with stakeholder engagement
See the full description here.
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Only candidates selected for the interview will be contacted – thank you for your understanding. Please, send your application (cover letter and curriculum vitae) in English to the following email address: fboivin@ecsite.eu (with info@ecsite.eu in copy).
- Please, mention “PM2024 - Name of the applicant” in the subject line
- Preferred start date: 13 January 2025