Are you motivated to play an active part in Europe’s clean energy transition?
smartEn is recruiting a Junior EU Projects Officer to support smartEn engagement in existing EU
funded projects.
We are the European business association of the Flexible Demand Management Industry,
representing over 100 companies offering innovative solutions to transform energy consumers from
passive to active players and contribute to the cost-effective decarbonisation by unleashing their
demand-side flexibility.
A few years ago, we started our involvement in EU funded projects and the growing importance of
this workstream requires an expanded professional support. You will be part of a dynamic,
professional, international team in the EU area in Brussels. You will report to the Senior EU Projects
Officer and will work in strong cooperation with our broad membership of engaged companies.
Main responsibilities:
- Support the Senior EU Projects Officer with daily EU projects coordination and
administrative tasks, including participation and representation of smartEn in General
Assembly meetings and conference calls. Some of them will require to travel across the EU; - Aid in monitoring EU project timelines by updating relevant Gantt charts, highlighting any
deviations or issues to the Senior EU Projects Officer; - Support and coordinate both internal and external communications and events for EU
projects.
Desired skills and experience:
- A university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in European studies, project management, law,
energy economics, engineering, or similar; - At least 1 year of relevant professional experience in EU funded projects,
- Knowledge in project management or EU funds is considered an advantage;
- Analytical, attentive to details, curious, pragmatic, and flexible attitude;
- Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads;
- Able to liaise internally and externally with a varied range of stakeholders;
- Fluency in written and spoken English required, other European languages are an asset;
- High motivation in playing an active part in the clean and digital transition;
- EU citizenship/working permit is necessary.
What we offer:
- A meaningful job in a dynamic, rapidly growing and innovative organisation, with an
impressive track record of achievements in different fields; - A highly motivated and cooperative team, interaction with an engaged membership;
- Room for creativity and initiative;
- A full time contract at 35K annual gross salary + benefits, with possibility for a professional
growth.
Application Information
smartEn is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to the team. If you are inspired
by the position, please apply with a CV and motivation letter to [email protected] by 18
July COB. Please quote “Application Junior EU Projects Officer” as a subject when submitting your
application.
We regret that we will only be able to reply to candidates who have been short-listed for interviews.
