All Things Urban

Eurocities is the network of more than 200 cities in 38 countries, representing 130 million people, working together to ensure a good quality of life for all. You greet your neighbour as you leave home on your way to do work that is meaningful and decently paid. The air is clean and free of honking car horns. Using the free public wifi, you see that today the public square is a local artisans’ and farmers’ market. Your phone polls you on a few quick ideas that the local administration wants to try. You truly feel like you are a part of the city, and, as such, a part of Europe. This is the future that European cities have been working to build through Eurocities since 1986. We help cities inspire each other. When a crisis hits, the urgency of local coordination and information sharing is starkly obvious – but with longer-burning issues like climate change, social equality and a vibrant economy this ‘glocal’ approach is no less essential. That’s why we work with over 200 of Europe’s largest cities to improve the lives of over 130 million residents across 38 countries. That’s the ‘cities’ part of ‘Eurocities’. Hundreds of cities have already committed to getting carbon emissions down to zero, welcoming migrants and refugees, and governing through dialogue with their residents. Local governments work on the ground with citizens and residents, and are essential partners for turning EU policies and ambitions into reality. As such, cities must be included directly in European decision making and should be in direct receipt of European funds. That’s the ‘Euro’ part of ‘Eurocities.’ So Eurocities, Europe plus cities, equals a better future for all.

Eurocities, the network of major European cities, is recruiting a project support officer in the field of energy and climate change. The candidate would ideally start in May 2022.

As project support officer, you will work with Eurocities environment team to support the Covenant of Mayors office service contract delivery. In this role, you will support the project coordinator to deliver Eurocities project activities such as: - Supporting the organisation of project events and meetings - Supporting the organisation of and participating in peer-learning visits liaising with project partners - Supporting dissemination and publication - Contributing to capacity buildings activities - Drafting articles for the Eurocities newsletter and other communications-related tasks.

You are full of initiative, flexible curious, and able to work independently and autonomously while maintaining a team-oriented attitude. You have: - at least 2 years of relevant work experience in EU project implementation or working with local governments - a Master’s degree or equivalent - experience in events management - good knowledge in the fields of energy and climate change - good analytical and organisational skills - good oral and written communications skills in English - good interpersonal skills for an international environment - a strategic mindset and you are creative problem-solver - excellent relationship management, coordination, and communications skills - good ability to prioritise tasks when faced with multiple deadlines and operate under tight deadlines - excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Assets: - other languages (especially French) an asset

We offer - a full-time position as an employee, under Belgian legislation. The selected candidate will need to either live in Belgium or be willing to move to Belgium for the duration of the contract (candidates need to provide a Belgian address). Or - a one year contract, starting as soon as possible - 2.400 € – 2.800 € monthly gross salary, according to profile and experience Benefits - Meal vouchers, pension plan, hospitalisation insurance, public transport costs, 13th month, éco-chèques Some other benefit examples are : - training opportunities and access to online training - a dynamic international team - a pleasant working environment - flexible working and relaxed dress code - part-time teleworking. - Eurocities promotes the importance of a work-life balance. Applicants are requested to send a letter of motivation, explicitly describing point by point their relevant experience and linking it to the requirements for the position, in one-page maximum, together with a CV with at least two referees (including your current or last employer) by 23:59 on Sunday 10 April 2022 to: Patricia de Wouters, Head of HR, at [email protected]. Please send the documents in pdf format and mention ‘project officer CoMO’ in the subject line. Interviews will be held in person or online on 20 and 21 April 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. CV and personal data of non-selected candidates are not shared with anyone outside Eurocities and will be deleted immediately after the recruitment process. For more information, read our privacy policy. www.eurocities.eu

2.400 € – 2.800 € monthly gross salary, according to profile and experience

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