EU Grant Officer

EORTC Breast Cancer Group; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybride; EUR 60 000 - 86 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Public transport reimbursement

Pension plan

Health insurance

Free parking

30 days holidays

Non-Profit wage

Hybrid work

Homeworking allowance

Résumé du poste

EORTC in Brussels is seeking an EU Grant Officer to support the lifecycle of EU-funded projects, from identifying calls to proposal submission and project administration. The role requires coordinating with scientists and partners, and ensuring compliance with reporting and financial management.

The position is based in Brussels with a hybrid working model from Belgium, and involves frequent engagement with EU bodies and partner organisations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the preparation, submission and reporting of EU-funded projects.
• Good working knowledge of EU portal and related submission and reporting tools and processes.
• Previous experience in clinical research is an asset.

Responsabilités

• Monitor EU funding opportunities and provide information on calls for proposals, scope and deadlines.
• Manage the preparation and submission of EU funding proposals with scientists and partners.
• Handle administrative and financial management including reporting requirements.

Connaissances

EU funding knowledge

Proposal writing

Project management

Office tools

English proficiency

Multilingual environment

Formation

Master’s degree or equivalent qualification

Three years relevant professional experience

Outils

EU funding portals

Description du poste

The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) is actively involved in collaborative clinical research projects funded through the European Union (EU) programmes, with objectives to advance cancer research and improve outcomes for patients across Europe.

To strengthen our involvement in EU-funded research and support the development and management of ambitious European projects, EORTC is looking for an EU Grant Officer

The EU Grant Officer works under the hierarchical supervision of the Head of International Affairs and Policies department.

Objective
The successful candidate will contribute throughout the EU project lifecycle, from identifying funding opportunities and preparing competitive proposals to supporting the administrative and financial management of funded projects.

Main responsibilities / Major Activities

Main responsibilities

• Monitor EU funding opportunities and provide relevant information on calls for proposals, scope, eligibility requirements, submission procedures and deadlines.
• Manage the preparation and submission of high-quality EU funding proposals, working with EORTC scientists and partner organisations.
• Handle the administrative and financial management of EU-funded projects, including reporting requirements and communication with relevant EU bodies.

Major Activities

• Manage administrative aspects of proposal preparation and submission, ensuring that required information and documentation are collected in a timely manner.
• Contribute to discussions on EORTC’s participation in new European projects and review draft proposals, providing suggestions to strengthen their quality and clarity.
• Handle the financial and administrative follow-up of funded projects, including the collection of timesheets and other supporting documentation.
• Liaise with the EORTC Contracts team to support the preparation of agreements required for EU projects.
• Work closely with EORTC teams and partner organisations to facilitate effective project coordination.
• Participate, where appropriate, at EU-related meetings, events and conferences.

Profile

• A master’s degree or equivalent qualification, or at least three years of relevant professional experience.
• Proven experience in the preparation, submission and reporting of EU-funded projects.
• Good working knowledge of EU portal and related submission and reporting tools and processes.
• Previous experience in clinical research is an asset.
• A proactive and open-minded approach, a willingness to learn and the ability to work effectively in a multilingual and multicultural environment.
• Stress resistant, strong administrative and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Very good command of Microsoft Office tools.
• Able to work regularly from the EORTC offices in Brussels, Belgium.

Permanent contract

Reimbursement of public transport

Pension plan

Hospitalisation insurance and ambulatory care

Free parking

30 days holidays (full time)

Wage according to our Non-Profit organisation status

Hybrid working environment (from Belgium only)

Homeworking allowance