EU Project Coordinator

European Olympic Committees EU Office

Hours
38 hours per week

Length of contract
2 year

Start date
April 2026

About the Organisation

The EU Office of the European Olympic Committees (EOC EU Office) is the representation of the EOC and other major sport organisations to the European institutions in Brussels. Its core mission is to advocate for the interests of organised sport in Europe, and accordingly, to contribute to sport-related EU policymaking and EU-funded projects, aligned with EU priorities and the objectives of the EOC and the Olympic Movement.

About the role

European Olympic Committees EU Office is looking for an EU Project Coordinator. Acting as the EU funding focal point for partner organisations and European NOCs, the selected candidate will work under the supervision of the Director of the EOC EU Office and will closely cooperate with other staff members. The role focuses on the coordination, development, and implementation of EU-funded projects, primarily under the Erasmus+ Programme, along with capacity-building and support to partner organisations.

Responsibilities

Main Tasks:

• Contributing to the strategic alignment of EU-funded projects with EU policies and the objectives of the EOC and the Olympic Movement
• Coordinating the full project lifecycle of the EOC EU Office, including (non-exhaustive list):
  • Identification of relevant EU funding opportunities
  • Consolidation and effective coordination and management of project consortia
  • Writing, submission, and implementation of EU-funded projects
  • Monitoring and reporting in line with contractual, administrative, and financial requirements
• Supporting partner organisations and European NOCs in accessing and engaging with EU funding opportunities, including (non-exhaustive list):
  • Providing tailored guidance and consultations on EU funding and the full project lifecycle
  • Designing informative and guidance materials tailored to the needs of partners and European NOCs
  • Facilitating peer-to-peer exchanges and networking opportunities among partners and European NOCs
  • Designing and implementing capacity-building and awareness-raising activities (online and in-person) aimed at informing and training partner organisations and European NOCs on EU funding

Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes

Requirements:

• Alternatively, significant relevant professional experience may be considered in place of a formal university degree or diploma.
• Additional desirable qualifications considered an asset include:
• Project Management certification
• Train-the-Trainer certification

Professional Experience:

• 3-5 years of proven professional experience in the role; accordingly,
• Writing successful EU project applications on sport, in particular under the Erasmus+ Programme
• Managing the full project lifecycle of EU-funded projects
• Supporting partner organisations through tailored consultations
• Developing and delivering training and capacity-building activities
• Establishing networks, coordinating and engaging multiple stakeholders within the organised (Olympic) sport sector

Competencies:

• Excellent knowledge of EU funding programmes, EU institutions, and sport-related policy priorities to be translated into project opportunities
• Sound understanding of the organisational structures of European sport and the Olympic Movement
• Full professional working proficiency in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation abilities
• Strong ICT skills, including proficient use of Microsoft 365 tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)
• Additional desirable competences considered an asset include:
• Proficiency in additional European languages
• Proven experience with creative communication tools (Canva, Adobe)
• Proven digital communication and social media skills (video-making, content creation, storytelling)

General Aptitude:

• Proactive and constructive attitude
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Service-oriented and solution-focused mindset
• Strong team-working and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment, showing openness, cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity
• Readiness to undertake occasional travel in line with the requirements of the position.

Required Qualifications

• University degree (Bachelor’s or higher) in a field relevant to the role, including Sports Management, International Relations, European studies, Business administration and management, Media and communication.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience and the perspective
• An international and supportive team

Working locations

• Brussels, Belgium

How to apply

• Please send your CV and a brief motivation letter to [email protected] by Friday, 20th of February 2026.
• Please do not apply via LinkedIn. Only applications submitted in accordance with the above-mentioned procedure will be considered. For any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

Policies

The EOC EU Office applies a policy of equal opportunities and non-discrimination and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

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