Policy and Project Officer

European Association of Development Agencies

Hours
38 hours per week

Length of contract
2 years

Start date
June 2025

About the Organisation

EURADA is a leading European association in the field of regional and local development and innovation policies, representing over 50 development agencies from all over Europe. Its main mission is to foster cooperation and knowledge exchange among regional development practitioners and represent their interests in Europe. EURADA helps its members access EU funding, influence EU policy, and develop innovative, sustainable, and inclusive growth strategies tailored to their territories

About the role

EURADA Policy and Project Officer will support the management and implementation of EU-funded projects related to Regional Development. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, communication, and dissemination, as these tasks are essential for the success of the projects.

Skills, Competencies, & Experience

Required Expertise and Experience:

• Knowledge of English level C1;
• Mandatory 2 years’ experience in EU-funded projects, writing, implementation, and reporting
• Ideally, 3+ years of professional experience in relevant fields such as regional development policies, innovation policies, and stakeholders’ management.

Skills Evaluated and Assets:

• Knowledge of regional development and related topics;
• Certification in Project Management;
• Demonstrated competencies related to market research, communication plan structuring and development, and stakeholder mapping and identification;
• Other European languages;
• Relevant experience in a similar role in a European or international setting.

Candidatures Evaluated:

• Level of practical experience with EU-funded projects implementation, specifically with tasks related to projects’ Monitoring and Dissemination, Capacity Building, Communication, and Network and Stakeholder Engagement;
• Experience in planning, analysing, and developing content for project deliverables, including reporting, planning, and implementation;
• Level of experience and organising meetings, national and European seminars, and conferences (physical and online);
• Experience in developing and implementing interactive communication and dissemination activities (particularly for and with regional governments and stakeholders), including facilitation and engagement;
• Experience with stakeholder identification, mapping, and community engagement;
• Ability to work and multi-task under pressure, respond quickly to changing situations in complex project environments;
• Writing ability in translating complex topics into powerful messages resonating among the Brussels audience and beyond (social media and digital content, press materials, factsheets, one-pagers, etc.);
• Innovative, entrepreneurial, and open-minded approach to project management, network development, and engagement.

The candidate will:

• Plan and coordinate content for deliverables, including reporting, planning, implementation, as well as organising meetings, national and European seminars, conferences, and coordinate these activities in connection with member activities, relations, and synergies with EURADA stakeholders;
• Develop and implement detailed projects and working group content.

Required Qualifications

• University degree

Compensation & Benefits

• Meal Vouchers and metropolitan transport costs;
• Fixed monthly amount to cover teleworking from home costs
• Complete health insurance package
• Hospitalisation insurance,
• Outpatient care insurance and dental care.

Conditions of employment

• You must have the right to work in Belgium

Working locations

• Hybrid model, working in the Brussels office and remotely

How to apply

• Please specify the vacancy for Policy and Project Officer in the subject line and send an email to our Project Manager, [email protected], and [email protected]
• The application should include a CV in EUROPASS FORMAT with a clear indication of the starting date and ending date of each assignment and education and training records, together with a motivation letter of a maximum of 1 page outlining your suitability for the role. Please ensure all requested documents are added to your application.

Interviews

• Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis. We encourage early applicants to submit their materials as soon as possible. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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