Programme Manager (Energy Research, Education and Training)

EUA - European University Association

Brussels, Belgium

EUA seeks a highly motivated and experienced professional to implement a new three-year EC-funded project that will gather and analyse empirical evidence from Europe’s universities in the field of energy research, education and training. The project (entitled UNI-SET) will be developed in the context of the EUA-European Platform of Universities Engaged in Energy Research (EPUE), an open platform of universities covering EU member states and associated countries. UNI-SET will be implemented in partnership with the EIT KIC InnoEnergy. The policy context is that of the European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan), the European Research Area (ERA) and Horizon 2020 programmes and its activities in the energy field.

The role and tasks of the Programme Manager – reporting to the Director for Research and Innovation – include:

• Taking a leadership role in the project implementation, in particular through assuming overall responsibility for the coordination and reporting of all project activities and management of the Steering Committee;
• Taking operational responsibility for the implementation of the project activities, involving survey and data collection, organisation of conferences and seminars in cooperation with project partners;
• Supervising the work of the project team;
• Contributing to EUA policy development in the field of energy;
• Liaising with EUA membership, external partners and relevant stakeholders;
• Preparing information material as required (e.g. publications, newsletters, project website);
• Representing EUA at external conferences/events.

This is a demanding post which requires experience in energy research, project management at European level, organisational talent, people skills and a strong knowledge and interest in the development of European research and education capacities in the field of energy.

Therefore, you will need to demonstrate:

• At least five years relevant experience in a university environment, with a PhD degree preferably in the field of energy, awarded within the last eight years;
• Good knowledge of the European research and innovation policy framework, particularly in the energy field;
• Mastery of English and at least one other European language;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, in particular the capacity to draft in English;
• Experience in the management and reporting of European Commission Framework Programme projects;
• Experience in team management and excellent organisational skills;
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, against tight deadlines and in an international environment.

The Association based in Brussels offers a one-year contract, renewable for the duration of the project under Belgian law and an attractive package of benefits.

In order to apply for this position, please click here to fill in the online application form by 6 July 2014. EUA regrets that we are not able to acknowledge all applications received.

Please note that only suitable candidates will be invited for interview.