Job Title: Programme Officer, Conciliation Resources EU / mediatEUr

Location: Brussels, with some travel mostly in Europe

Contract: Full-time position, six-month fixed-term contract.

Reporting to: Director, Conciliation Resources EU / mediatEUr

Deadline: 15th May 2024

Gross salary per month: 3,477 EUR

Job Purpose

To provide administrative, fundraising and policy support to the office as well as organisational support to the CR EU Director. To support the implementation of EU contracts, and support additional projects that CR EU / mediatEUr periodically undertakes. To provide administrative support to the preparation of funding bids and proposals. Ensure the efficient and smooth running of the CR EU / mediatEUr office.

Support RAP department and CR more broadly in their outreach to and policy engagement with EU policymakers in Brussels, and in identifying and supporting preparation of EU funding proposals across CR’s global programmes.

Person specification

Knowledge

• Good understanding of peace mediation, peacebuilding and gender,
• Understanding of the key EU institutions and funding streams relevant to CR EU and the wider organisation.
• Understanding of basic fundraising practices, approaches and environment.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal English and French.
• Exceptional organisational and planning skills with the ability to coherently organise and structure information and records and coordinate with multiple people and teams.
• Creative mindset and pro-active, problem-solving approach to tasks and assignments.
• Virtual skillset: working knowledge of online meeting platforms and tools that facilitate the organisation of trainings, events, meetings, as well as registration and communication with participants.
• Good interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively, listen to and influence others.
• Ability to work independently, think strategically and manage a complex and, at times, heavy workload, to multi-task and take initiative.
• Common sense approach, with a positive attitude and the ability to adapt to an evolving working environment.

Experience

• Proven experience in a professional environment
• Office administration experience, including a proven track record of successfully maintaining databases and office records.
• Event management experience, both online and in-person.
• Experience of providing support to the administration and management of EU contracts and grants, including proposal submissions and donor reporting or within political consulting.
• Experience within the EU institutions is desirable.
• Experience of liaising with different project partners, and consultants.
• Experience of writing for different purposes and audiences.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity and appreciation.