Project Officer

Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies

Brussels, Belgium

The Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies - the political foundation/think-tank of the European People’s Party (EPP; the largest European-level political party of the centre-right) - conducts activities on a wide range of policy-oriented, EU-related issues. The Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies is looking for a dynamic, motivated and innovative individual to fill the full-time position of Project Officer, based in Brussels.

The Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies was established under the revised EU Regulation (EC) No. 2004/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council, the regulations governing political parties at European level and the rules regarding their funding. The Centre is a growing organisation that offers the unique opportunity of being part of a new and energetic team, which will lay the groundwork for the organisation’s ambitious plan of action.

The position of Project Officer is a full-time position.

Key responsibilities:

• Management and organisation of joint activities with Martens Centre member foundations;
• Overseeing, recording and updating the budget for joint activities with member foundations;
• Financial and regulatory compliance monitoring;
• Active co-operation with the Martens Centre research department in planning activities;
• Active co-operation with the Martens Centre communication department in disseminating information on joint activities with the member foundations through the website and social media;
• Assisting in the development of the Martens Centre publications;
• Planning and management of seminars;
• Contributing to the development of the academic policy journal of the Martens Centre; the European View;
• Contributing to online initiatives of the Martens Centre.

Candidate requirements:

• University degree in political science, social science, law, economics or any related disciplines;
• Fluency in English, with proven writing skills;
• Knowledge of additional languages is welcome;
• Experience in bookkeeping and accounting will be considered a strong asset;
• Excellent analytical as well as organisational skills;
• Good knowledge of European and international politics as well as familiarity with the history and the tradition of the Christian Democrat, Conservative and like-minded political parties of the EPP family;
• Committed and flexible team player, able to work in a multi-national environment, to deliver on short notice and to multitask;
• Availability to travel on short notice is an asset.

Submission of application:

Applicants should forward a detailed CV and a cover letter by e-mail to jobs@martenscentre.eu to the attention of Tomi Huhtanen, Director of the Martens Centre, by the 4th of July 2014. When applying, please mention “Project Officer” in the subject-line of the email message.