The Centre on Regulation in Europe (CERRE) is seeking a Project Officer to join its tech, media, and telecom (TMT) practice. The team is looking for a talented, ambitious, assertive and results-oriented young professional eager to join a Brussels-based independent think tank and play a key part in its ongoing expansion. This role provides an opportunity to deepen your knowledge in these fields and further develop your skills and understanding of the European digital and tech sectors.
Your responsibilities
Planning and coordinating the delivery of multiple research projects in the TMT sector:
* Support or lead on the delivery of research activities from proposal to publication
* Define, keep track of project roadmaps to ensure timely delivery
* Plan, prepare and run coordination meetings and conference calls
* Facilitate engagement of members and external stakeholders
* Ensure the quality of research reports, proof-reading/editing reports
* Organise and prepare internal meetings with members of the CERRE secretariat and the academic team
* Keep abreast of relevant policy developments at the EU and member states levels
* Pursue contacts and opportunities to expand research activities including new areas of work, new academic colleagues to work with, etc.
Contributing to dissemination activities:
* Collaborate with the Communications team on the planning and execution of research project-related (and other types of) events
* Contribute to the drafting of newsletters, alerts, blogs, etc.
* Plan, prepare and attend meetings with EU policymakers & other stakeholders
Your profile
* 3-4 years of experience in (EU) project management/public affairs/research (preferably in TMT)
* Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
* Excellent team player, ready to help others, solution-oriented
* Ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of stakeholders: academics, industry representatives, European and national institutions and policymakers
* Eager to expand knowledge and develop policy experience in new areas
* Excellent command of written & spoken English (other languages always a plus)
* Very organised, detail-oriented and able to meet tight deadlines efficiently
What we offer
* Permanent, full-time contract
* Competitive package
* Dynamic, multicultural environment
* Opportunities for telework
* Collaboration with leading academics and experts in the tech and digital sector
* Contribute to bringing forward smarter regulation
How to apply
The position is based in Brussels (Avenue Louise/Bois de la Cambre). Candidates should possess the right to work in Belgium/the EU and are ideally able to start as soon as possible.
To apply for this position, send your CV and a short cover letter to recruitment@cerre.eu with ‘TMT Project Officer [your name]’ in the subject line by 23 June 2025. Interviews of relevant candidates will, however, start before that date.