Jr. Project Support Officer

An exciting opportunity is available in Brussels for a Jr. Project Officer. This position is for the Public Sector.

This position is initially offered as a freelance for a period of six months.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR TASKS INCLUDING:

- Supporting and arranging meetings and producing meeting minutes;
- Liaising and supporting working relations and cooperation with the Member States and associated countries, European Commission, the Council and the Parliament as well as with other EU Agencies present in Belgium;
- Facilitating dialogue with other international institutions and NGO's;
- Analysing and advising the client as appropriate on legislation, policies and programmes of the European Union, which are relevant to the mandate and work of the client;
- Organising and attending the visits of staff to Belgium and brief them on the issues related to the political/institutional developments relevant to the client;
- Acting as officer-in-charge for the office when requested;
- Performing other related duties as required.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WITH THE FOLLOWING PROFILE:

Education:

- Minimum 3 years of relevant education (bachelor degree or equivalent) after the secondary school.

Professional experience:

- Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience.

Professional competences:

- Excellent written and oral command of English, corresponding to at least B2 level;
- Ability to multi task, work independently and deliver high quality work under tight timelines;
- Proven working experience in ICT;
- Proven working experience in an European Institution or EU Agency;
- Proven experience with IT office tools (1 year).

Desirable skills:

- Ability to work independently and prioritise work based on the guidance and objectives set;
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Ability to think creatively;
- High level of capability to organise and plan the work;
- Pro-activeness and ability to handle multiple tasks when required;
- Strong sense of initiative and responsibility;
- Strong service-orientation.

Security Requirements:

- The successful candidate shall possess a Personnel Security Clearance for accessing EU Classified Information, at least for level EU Confidential or be eligible to obtain one (EU citizen + clean criminal record).

We kindly ask interested candidates to send us their CV quoting reference BBBH489.