The Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies, the official political think tank of the European People’s Party (EPP, the largest European-level political party of the centre-right), conducts activities on a wide range of policy-oriented, EU-related issues. The Martens Centre is an organisation that offers the unique opportunity to join an energetic team which lays the groundwork for the foundation’s ambitious plan of action. We are looking fora dynamic, motivated and innovative individual to fillthe following opening :
Project Officer
Projected start date is January 2025. This is a full-time, permanent Brussels-based position.
Key responsibilities :
- Management and organisation of joint activities with Martens Centre member foundations
- Overseeing, recording and updating the project budget
- Financial and regulatory compliance monitoring
- Active co-operation with the Martens Centre research and communication departments
- Assisting in the development of the Martens Centre publications
- Planning, management and ensuring smooth running of events
- Contributing to online initiatives of the Martens Centre
- Supporting the Martens Centre leadership
- Manage and coordinate suppliers and all event logistics (budget, venue, catering, travel, taskforce, technical equipment, etc.)
- Maintain relations and search for new venues, suppliers and contractors; negotiate prices and analyse offers
- Execute and monitor event registration, including preparation of event email invitations, sending and RSVPs
- Organise travel and accommodation for event speakers / guests / staff
- Organise internal meetings and manage the calendar of events
- Assist with other organisational and administrative tasks of the Centre
Candidate requirements :
University degree in political science, social science, law, economics or any related disciplinesFluency in English, with proven writing skills; knowledge of additional languages is welcomeExperience in project managementExcellent analytical as well as organisational skillsGood knowledge of European and international politics as well as familiarity with the history and the tradition of the Christian Democrat, Conservative and like-minded political parties of the EPPCommitted and flexible team player, able to work in a multi-national environment, to deliver on short notice and to multitaskAvailability to travel on short notice is an assetProven track record of organising successful events of different sizesAbility to multitask, delegate and supervise as well as work under pressure and with tight deadlinesSubmission of application :
Applicants should forward a detailed CV and a cover letter by e-mail to [email protected] to the attention of Tomi Huhtanen, Executive Director of the Martens Centre, by the 30 November 2024 (23 : 59 CET). When applying, please mention “Project Officer” in the subject-line of the email message.
The applications will be reviewed, and the interviews will be organised on a rolling basis; early submission is encouraged.
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