EU Grant Officer

EORTC - European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

EORTC - European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer seeks an EU Grant Officer to support EU-funded research projects from opportunity identification through proposal submission and ongoing administrative management.

The role reports to the Head of International Affairs and Policies and requires a Master’s degree or 3+ years of relevant experience, fluency in English, and strong Office skills. You will be based in Brussels and collaborate across multilingual teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with EU-funded projects and proposals.
• Good knowledge of EU portals and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor EU funding opportunities and calls for proposals.
• Prepare and submit high-quality EU funding proposals with partners.
• Manage administrative and financial reporting of funded projects.
• Coordinate timesheets and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with Contracts team for agreements for EU projects.
• Engage with EORTC teams and partners for project coordination.

Skills

EU project funding

Proposal writing

English proficiency

Office software

Multilingual environment

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Master's degree or equivalent qualification

3+ years relevant experience

Tools

EU Funding Portals

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.