Project Officer (m/f)

The Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies is looking for a dynamic, motivated and innovative individual to fill the full-time, temporary position (until end of March 2025) of Project Officer, based in Brussels. The start date is May 2024.

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 department in planning activities
  • Active co-operation with the Martens Centre communication department in disseminating information on joint activities with the member foundations through the website and social media   
  • Assisting in the development of the Martens Centre publications
  • Planning and management of events
  • Contributing to online initiatives of the Martens Centre
  • Supporting the Martens Centre leadership

Candidate requirements:

  • University degree in political science, social science, law, economics or any related disciplines
  • Fluency in English, with proven writing skills; knowledge of additional languages is welcome
  • Experience in project assistance
  • Excellent analytical as well as organisational skills
  • Good 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 EPP
  • Committed and flexible team player, able to work in a multi-national environment, to deliver on short notice and to multitask
  • Availability to travel on short notice is an asset

Submission of application:

Applicants should forward a detailed CV and a cover letter by e-mail to jobs@martenscentre.eu to the attention of Tomi Huhtanen, Executive Director of the Martens Centre, by the 10 April 2024.  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.