Project Officer EU-funded Defence Research

European Defence Agency; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A governmental agency in Brussels is seeking a Project Officer to manage EU-funded defence research projects. The role involves liaising with internal units, overseeing project deliverables, and implementing risk management practices. Candidates should have experience in project management and strong communication skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the agency's mission.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management under EU-funded programs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal units and external stakeholders.
• Strong risk management and reporting skills.

Responsabilités

• Manage projects under the European Defence Fund.
• Liaise with internal units for negotiations and agreements.
• Monitor assigned projects and review deliverables.

Description du poste

Overview

We are looking for a Project Officer EU-funded Defence Research.

Under the supervision of the Head of Unit EU-funded Defence Research, the jobholder will be responsible for/contribute to the following activities:

• manage projects entrusted to EDA for indirect management under the European Defence Fund (EDF);
• liaise with the internal units (contracting, finance and security) for the negotiations and signature of the assigned grant agreements;
• liaise/cooperate with relevant EDA internal working groups, especially CapTechs and HEDI, to look for synergies and exploitation of projects results;
• manage and monitor assigned projects once the grant agreements are signed and review the deliverables;
• provide oversight and participate in the review meetings of the assigned projects;
• implement risk management for assigned projects;
• prepare inputs to obligatory reports towards Commission, especially the annual progress report, the interim progress report and the final report of assigned projects;
• prepare briefing notes and assist in updating information concerning the activities of the assigned projects;
• contribute to the assessment of assigned projects and draw lessons learnt and propose appropriate follow-on actions;
• represent the Agency at public conferences and seminars;
• take on additional tasks as required in the interest of the service.

Duties may evolve according to the development of EDA’s structure and activities, and the decisions of EDA management.