The European University Association (EUA) represents around 850 universities and higher education associations in 47 countries. Located in Brussels. EUA seeks a PROJECT MANAGER, a highly motivated and experienced professional to implement a new three-year EC-funded project that will gather and analyse empirical evidence from Europe’s universities in the field of energy research, education and training. The project (entitled UNI-SET) will be developed in the context of the EUA-European Platform of Universities Engaged in Energy Research (EPUE), an open platform of universities covering EU member states and associated countries. UNI-SET will be implemented in partnership with the EIT KIC InnoEnergy. The policy context is that of the European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan), the European Research Area (ERA) and Horizon 2020 programmes and its activities in the energy field.
The role and tasks of the Project Manager – reporting to the Director for Research and Innovation – include: a) Taking overall responsibility for the coordination and reporting of all project activities and management: these include survey design and data collection from EUA membership, organisation of conferences and seminars in cooperation with project partners; b) Supervising the work of the project team; c) Liaising with EUA membership, external partners and relevant stakeholders; d) Preparing information material as required (e.g. publications, newsletters, project website); e) Representing EUA at external conferences/events.
This is a demanding post which requires experience in energy research, project management at European level, organisational talent, people skills and a strong knowledge and interest in the development of European research and education capacities in the field of energy.
Therefore, you will need to demonstrate: 1) experience in project management and reporting of European Commission Framework Programme projects; 2) experience in team management and excellent organisational skills; 3) at least five years relevant experience, with a PhD degree; 4) good knowledge of the European research and innovation policy framework, preferably in the energy field; 5) excellent oral and written communication skills, in particular the capacity to draft in English; 6) ability to work both independently and as part of a team, against tight deadlines and in an international environment.
The position is available immediately. The Association based in Brussels offers a one-year contract, renewable for the duration of the projectunder Belgian law and an attractive package of benefits.
A CV and cover letter should be sent to Minna Peltola by 30 September 2014 at the following email address: minna.peltola@eua.be. EUA regrets that we are not able to acknowledge all applications received. Please note that only suitable candidates will be invited for interview.

Riceviamo e giriamo ai nostri allievi: “Il nostro cliente si occupa di realizzare software per il circuito bancario e destina ogni anno importanti risorse nella ricerca e sviluppo. Sarebbe interessato alla partecipazione ad Horizon 2020 e nello specifico alla call Digital Security: Cybersecurity, Privacy and Trust – DS-4-2015: Secure Information Sharing. Cerchiamo tra i vostri allievi un professionista che offra supporto nella progettazione e nella presentazione di un progetto”. Inviare CV a centro.europrogettazione@univiu.org

Cari allievi vi giriamo questa interessantissima proposta che arriva dall’Istituto Universitario Europeo di Firenze: “The EUI is organising a selection procedure for the position of Project Manager. Duration of the contract: three years, renewable initially for a fixed period of up to three years. Any further renewal shall be for an indefinite period. The main tasks will include the following: a) to track and identify potential sources of external funding appropriate for the research area; b) to support the academic staff of the Centre with the preparation of project applications, in particular with regard to the description of the project management and the preparation of the budget; c) to take charge of the financial and administrative management of the projects, in cooperation with other services of the EUI, and to ensure the daily coordination of the activities of the projects. Essential: knowledge of EU funding programmes (such as Horizon 2020), Grants (call for proposals launched not in the framework of Horizon 2020) and Procurement notices (service contracts); proven experience of successful design, implementation and management of EC funded projects, both as coordinator and partner institution (including accountant responsibility).The online application period will end on 15/09/2014. More info: http://www.eui.eu/About/JobOpportunities/AdministrativePosts.aspx”

Riceviamo e giriamo ai nostri allievi questa interessante opportunità: “We provides consultancy services agencies to emerging countries, with funding from the European Union, the World Bank and other specialised funding agencies. Our main fields of expertise include Agriculture & Rural Development incl. water management, energy and infrastructures, Environment & Natural Resources Management, Institutional Support, Governance and Public finance, incl. Statistics, etc. Our company is currently seeking to reinforce its Framework Contract Unit with a long-term staff member, to be recruited after an internship training period. Main tasks: management of all aspects relating to FWC requests/missions (identification and selection of consultants, negotiations of financial conditions, mobilization of experts / logistics, monitoring of missions and budget follow-up); research & analysis of business opportunities, and other business intelligence tasks.
Requirements: Master degree, bilingual French/English (good knowledge of East European languages would be an asset), familiar with Development Aid and EU policies. Good knowledge of international funding agencies procedures would be a plus.
Gross salary of 1,400 euros/month. In case of interest, please send an updated CV to genevieve.lapage@agrer.com with reference FWC-2014″

Azienda con sede in provincia di Milano ricerca candidati per attività di monitoraggio bandi di finanziamento pubblici e privati. Titoli richiesti: Laurea e Master maturate nel contesto della cooperazione internazionale e i diritti umani. Conoscenza della lingua inglese e preferibilmente di una seconda lingua tra spagnolo e francese. Conoscenza del Project Cycle Management e dei principali strumenti della progettazione. Per maggiori info (come sempre precedenza viene data agli allievi del Centro di Formazione in Europrogettazione www.europelago.it) scrivere a centro.europrogettazione@univiu.org