JEF Europe is recruiting a Project Coordinator to work in the European Secretariat of the organisation in Brussels.

deadline: 23th of August 2024,  23:59 CET

Main tasks: 

  • Conceptualising and planning of projects (grant writing, content, budget, logistics) 
  • Coordinating or sharing the tasks of coordinating projects of JEF Europe, working with a wide variety of donors from the public and private sector
  • Responsibility over project implementation, including financial monitoring, budget management and contractual, legal and administrative tasks;
  • Coordination, dialogue and cooperation with project partners, sometimes from a variety of sectors (youth organisations, CSOs, public bodies, educational institutions, etc.)
  • Seeking out new relevant project funding opportunities in a strategic manner
  • Building partnerships relevant for creating project consortia focusing on key topics for JEF Europe
  • Monitoring and management of project budgets and administration
  • Follow-up and reporting of projects (both narrative and financial);
  • Organising events of JEF Europe (e.g. international meetings and educational events)
  • Coordinating and harmonising the projects of JEF Europe, creating and maintaining a coherent activity programme for the organisation also in line with strategic goals
  • Reporting on the activities and projects to the Secretary General and Executive Board

Given the size of the JEF Europe Secretariat and the diversity of its activities, there might be support requested on occasion for different tasks to help colleagues, distribute workload and meet the targets of the organisation together as a team.

Essential qualifications and qualities:

  • Bachelor or Master’s degree is an asset but can be compensated with relevant working experience adequate for the position;
  • Excellent command of English (C1);
  • Experience in European project management from initiation to planning, implementation and reporting;
  • Experience with creating and monitoring project budgets;
  • Knowledge of funding schemes from the European Commission (e.g. Erasmus+), European Parliament, Council of Europe’s European Youth Foundation;
  • An activist mindset and strong commitment to social change and the values and vision of JEF Europe;
  • Relational comfort, approachable and sense of initiative;
  • Proactive and problem-solving mindset, with strong organisational and time management skills;
  • Flexibility and willingness to learn into new things quickly on the job;
  • Team player and comfortable in an international environment;
  • Organised and precise approach to work;
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), collaborative tools (G Suite, Slack) and videoconferencing tools (Zoom, Google Meet).

Desirable:

  • Experience in long-term international projects (min. 1 year) is an asset
  • Knowledge of JEF, its network, values, structure, mission, activities – being a member of JEF is an asset;
  • Previous experience in membership-based and/or youth organisations (volunteer experience included);
  • Knowledge of other European languages, in particular French or Dutch;

Contract conditions and remuneration:

  • 12-month fixed-term contract under Belgian law, with the possibility of extension;
  • Full-time, 38 hours/week;
  • Monthly gross salary: 2100€ with additional benefits (€50 for public transportation, €100€ of frais forfaitaires, private health insurance, food vouchers);
  • Work during weekends and/or evenings several times a year, with time off in lieu as compensation. The position requires travel in Europe several times during the year, and all travel-related expenses will be covered or reimbursed by JEF Europe.

Application procedure and agenda: 

  • Please fill in this application form by the 23th of August 2024. The applicant is requested to share an application, CV and a project proposal including a budget as a single PDF document (A4 – 3 pages maximum in total). 
  • All applicants should have the right to live and work in Belgium. 
  • Successful candidates will be invited for a face-to-face or online interview.
  • The selected candidate would ideally start working in September 2024 or early October.
  • For all questions, please contact us at sg@jef.eu 

Application form