Online Safety Coordinator Capacity Building and Stakeholder Engagement

European Schoolnet

Hours
38 - 40 hours per week

Duration
12 - month Limited Duration Contract (CDD) according to Belgian standard conditions (renewable)

About the Organisation

European Schoolnet (EUN) is a network of 30+ Ministries of Education (MoEs), based in Brussels. As a non-profit organisation, we aim to bring innovation in teaching and learning to our key stakeholders: MoEs, schools, teachers, researchers, and industry partners. Since 1997, EUN has used its links with MoEs to help schools make effective use of educational technologies, equipping both teachers and pupils with the skills to succeed in the knowledge society. With a team of around 20 staff members, the department’s key areas of focus include digital skills, media literacy, online safety, and child rights in a digital world.

About the role

European Schoolnet (EUN) is looking for an Online Safety Coordinator with capacity building and stakeholder engagement to join its Digital Citizenship Department in Brussels. The Online Safety Coordinator will play an active role in the Better Internet for Kids (BIK) platform contract, which EUN implements on behalf of the European Commission, coordinating a network of Safer Internet Centres, leading on a variety of digital education and outreach activities, ensuring the successful delivery of reports, meetings, online safety training sessions, and awareness-raising materials, alongside other outputs.

The Better Internet for Kids platform is a European initiative funded by the European Commission, aimed at creating a safer and more enriching digital environment for children and young people. The project is part of the European Strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (BIK+) and implements key actions, such as awareness-raising, online safety measures, promoting high-quality educational content, and encouraging youth participation in decision-making processes.

Responsibilities

Content Development and Capacity Building:

• Support the development of good practice guides targeting Safer Internet Centres and the wider public.
• Support the development of educational and awareness-raising resources, including teaching modules and practical guidance targeting children and young people, teachers and educators, and parents and caregivers.

Workshop Design and Facilitation:

• Support the design and facilitation of youth workshops, including in the context of the yearly European and international youth panels as part of the annual Safer Internet Forum and Safer Internet Day activities.
• Plan, organise and facilitate workshops and focus groups related to the project, and draft minutes, summaries and meeting reports as required.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive stakeholder engagement strategy targeting teachers and educators, and parents and caregivers, ensuring its alignment with overall project objectives and the wider EU political/regulatory context (the BIK+ strategy, the Digital Services Act).
• Collaborate closely with the BIK Communications Team to select and apply effective communication approaches, ensuring alignment with the project’s overall communication and engagement approaches.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including Safer Internet Centres, parent and teacher associations and organisations, and child rights organisations across Europe and beyond.
• Support the BIK Project Manager and the wider team in the implementation of the different phases of the project, while reporting directly to the BIK Project Manager.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective task execution.
• Contribute to the internal reporting on project progress and the external dissemination of project results.

Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes

Profile & Skills:

• At least 5 years of proven experience working on online safety, digital and media literacy, child rights, and related fields, with a focus on education and outreach activities towards teachers/educators and parents caregivers.
• Teaching experience with children and young people is considered an asset.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of public and private sector stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills, with excellent communication abilities.
• A team player with strong interpersonal and intercultural skills, able to thrive in an international environment.

Required Qualifications

• A master’s degree in a relevant field (European studies, human rights, child rights, social sciences, and educational studies).

Compensation & Benefits

• Teleworking Allowance and IT equipment
• Partial reimbursement of commuting costs
• Meal vouchers
• Corporate DKV hospitalisation insurance.

Conditions of employment

• Applicants must be EU citizens and have a valid work permit in Belgium.

Working locations

• Rue de Treves, 61, Brussels, Belgium.

How to apply

• Please send your CV and motivation letter in English, and a one single PDF file, to [email protected] and to [email protected]. The motivation letter should show how your background and interests fit the tasks planned for this position.
  • Make sure to include the Vacancy Reference in the subject of the email (Ref: DigCi-Online Safety Coordinator- 052026)
  • The file should be named: (Last Name & First Name Ref: DigCi-Online Safety Coordinator- 052026)
  • Including your portfolio with evidence of experience in the required responsibilities in your application

Interviews

• Due to the volume of applications, only pre-selected candidates will be notified.
• Please note: The interviews will take place as soon as possible, onsite or online.

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