The Plan EU Office in Brussels is recruiting a EuropeAid Partnership Manager (maternity cover) to join the EU Funding team. Duration: 1 year (1 September 2015 – 31 August 2016).
Plan Europe is a regional network within Plan International, one of the largest international children’s development organisations in the world. The Plan EU Office is the account holder for EU development aid (EuropeAid) on behalf of the Plan family. The Account Manager oversees the fundraising process and the engagement strategy with the EU. Its role is to maximise funding potential for Plan as a whole and influence the EU around Plan priorities and approaches.
Key Responsibilities: to lead Plan’s EU resource mobilisation and engagement strategies, setting strategic priorities and monitoring its overall implementation; implementation of the EuropeAid Global Account Management (GAM) action plan; lead on a strong and strategic partnership between Plan and EuropeAid staff, including with EU Delegations through Plan’s Country Offices; monitor and analyse relevant EU development trends and donor intelligence, and provide strategic advice to Plan on possible impact and best way to adapt; identify funding opportunities for activities relevant to Plan’s work and keep Plan entities regularly informed to facilitate access to these resources; in particular, regular updates on upcoming calls, monitor geographic and thematic allocations (global and in-country calls), tenders etc; support the EU funding officer in the facilitation of exchange of best practices of EuropeAid projects.
Experience and Knowledge: Master in a relevant field (Development, European Studies, Human Rights, Political Science, etc.); at least 7 years professional related experience; solid experience in leading institutional donor strategies, including the EU; proven track record in raising significant funds from major donors, including EuropeAid; excellent knowledge of EuropeAid’s interests, priorities and compliance mechanisms; proven expertise in EU external relations policies and trends; experience of managing EC grant contracts an asset.
To apply for the post, please send a single page letter outlining the skills and approach that you would bring to the post, together with your CV (no europass, no photos) to alexandra.makaroff@plan-international.org by 24 April 2015, with the title “EuropeAid Partnership Manager (maternity cover)”. Interviews will take place in Brussels on 7 and/or 11 May 2015. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted (by 30 April at the latest).