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Project Officer Fonds de la recherche scientifique - FNRS

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The Fund for Scientific Research – FNRS (F.R.S.-FNRS), the research funding agency for basic scientific research in the Wallonia-Brussels Federation in Belgium, is looking for a Project Officer with research programme and project management experience.
The Project Officer will carry out various tasks within the F.R.S.-FNRS European and international affairs Unit.
The Project Officer will be involved in
  • FP7 National Contact Point tasks of F.R.S.-FNRS
  • Management of F.R.S.-FNRS participation in ERA-Nets, ERA-Nets +, Joint Programming Initiatives, ESFRI projects, including joint transnational calls
  • Development and implementation of F.R.S.-FNRS bilateral agreements with twins institutions in and outside Europe
  • F.R.S.-FNRS representation in and collaboration with research organisations and institutions active at national, international and European level
Candidate's profile
  • Master’s degree
  • Experience in programme and project development and management, ideally in a European and/or international context
  • Knowledge of the operation of the European Union Institutions as well as EU research policies
  • Strong communication and networking skills
  • Confident in interacting with senior policy makers and academics
  • Fluent English and French speaker (both verbal and written), passive Dutch speaker (both verbal and written)
  • Computer literate (word processor, spreadsheet, internet, email)
  • Available for travel within Europe for conferences and meetings
Terms and conditions
The Project Officer will be based in Brussels at the F.R.S.-FNRS headquarters.
The fixed-term contract will begin ideally in September 2012 for one year. After this first year, the contract may become an unlimited contract.
This is a full-time position, and the candidate must have the right to work in Belgium. Salary will be commensurate with the candidate's profile.
Application (deadline: Sunday 22 July 2012 at midnight Brussels time)
Please email your CV & cover letter, with "Project Officer" in the subject field, to Nadège Ricaud:nadege.ricaud@frs-fnrs.be adding Alain Weymeersch in CC aweymeersch@frs-fnrs.be.
Interviews will be held in Brussels starting from 30 July 2012. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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