Project Coordinator and Communications Specialist
This is a full-time job based in the heart of the European quarter in Brussels. As a Project Coordinator and Communications Specialist, you will join a friendly, dynamic and international team and have the opportunity to contribute to making an impact on climate and circularity challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
* Create timelines and contribute to effective planning of funded project activities.
* Monitor budgets of EU-funded projects and track team members' time dedication consistently, systematically, and coherently.
* Support team members in completing tasks, drafting, and submitting reports.
* Oversee and implement the communication and dissemination tasks of projects.
* Support organizing conferences, events, meetings, and other activities linked to projects.
* Provide communication support to Processes4Planet projects.
Communications Activities and Providing Value to Members:
* Create a yearly A.SPIRE Communication Plan and track its implementation.
* Manage and enhance the Association's external communication channels (website, social media, newsletters, etc.).
* Operate A.SPIRE's members-only collaboration tools (e.g. SharePoint).
* Manage internal communication with A.SPIRE members by operating the existing tools or suggesting new ideas.
* Generate and write content for social media, news releases, newsletters, bulletins, etc.
* Prepare presentations and small publications and manage relations with providers.
* Support to facilitate networking activities for A.SPIRE members.
* Organize A.SPIRE participation in external conferences, and support with organization of internal events (conferences, workshops, webinars, etc.).
Qualifications and Experience:
* Degree in project management, communications, public relations, business administration or related studies.
* Minimum 3 years of experience in positions dealing with the tasks described for this position, with excellent performance.
* Experience with EU funds is an asset.
Your Key Skills:
* An energetic person with a hands-on approach, task-oriented with attention to detail.
* Team player with a cooperative spirit, willing to contribute to the teams' and A.SPIRE's overall success.
* Ability to work in a small core team and diverse virtual teams with people across organizational boundaries and several countries/regions.
* Outstanding organisation and prioritization skills with a capacity to retro plan and fulfil strict deadlines.
* High-quality results and output oriented.
* Capacity to work with complexity and to juggle a variety of tasks flexibly and proactively.
* Creative problem-solving skills, able to anticipate needs and deliver your work autonomously.
Technical Skills and Languages:
* Strong skills in Word, PowerPoint, Excel and collaborative online tools (e.g. SharePoint).
* Experience in project management.
* Excellent spoken and written English. Other languages are an asset.
What We Offer:
* Full-time job.
* Join a friendly, dynamic and international team.
* Onboarding, training and support for professional growth and well-being.
* 29 days off to recharge.
* Teleworking (up to 2 days/week).
* Other hybrid or flexibility schemes (subject to the level of seniority in the association).
* Monthly gross salary according to experience.
* Hospitalisation insurance, pension scheme, contribution to public transport, home-office allowance, and lunch vouchers.
* A.SPIRE is an equal opportunities employer.