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.