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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 coordinator in the field of mobility. He/she would ideally start 1 May 2021.

As project coordinator, you will be responsible for following up on the MOVE21 and SCALE-UP projects, two research and innovation actions funded under H2020. Both projects will run for four years and focus on the role of cities as climate-resilient, connected multimodal nodes for smart and clean mobility, with the aim to demonstrate and test innovative passenger and freight solutions across the functional urban area, and in connection with the Trans-European Transport Network. Other aspects that will be addressed include, for example, transport data management and digitalisation, multi-level/multi-stakeholder cooperation, sustainable transport planning, alternative fuels infrastructure, social inclusion, mobility management during major events, multimodal hubs and services etc. In this role, you will : - represent Eurocities towards the project consortia: - manage the projects, both technically and financially - maximise synergies between both projects - liaise with the European Commission and project partners - coordinate activities at workpackage level - design and implement strategies to support transfer of innovations between cities - organise workshops, trainings and events - promote project results and activities internally and externally - contribute to the development of policy recommendations - draft technical and financial reports - travel as required for the purposes of the project - make links between the projects and the relevant Eurocities working groups - support project development in the area of mobility in cooperation with the senior project - coordinator and the projects & knowledge sharing director.

You are/have: - at least 6 to 7 years of relevant work experience - a background in transport and mobility (academic and/or through professional experience) - at least 3 years of work experience in the field of EU-funded project management - in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of mobility policies at EU level in the scope of the project - experience in writing project proposals - experience in translating project work into policy recommendations - fluent in English, and write clear and concise reports in English - experience in event management - experience in working with multiple stakeholders at transnational level - good networking abilities and interpersonal skills for an international environment - excellent relationship management, coordination, and communications skills Assets: - experience of working with local and city governments or public sector partners - other languages

We offer - an open ended contract starting in May 2021, linked to the length of the projects - a full-time position that will be carried out at Eurocities’ office in Brussels. However, due to strict measures to limit the spread of COVID-19, you will be asked to telework initially - salary according to profile and experience - training opportunities 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). 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 trainings - a dynamic international team - a pleasant working environment - flexible working and relaxed dress code - part time teleworking. Eurocities recognises the importance of a work life balance.

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