Project Manager - Brugge, België - College of Europe

Beschrijving

Project Manager - Executive Education, Training & Projects Office - College of Europe in Bruges

The College of Europe, Bruges campus, is looking for a
Project Manager (M/F/X) to join its Executive Education, Training & Projects Office
in Bruges, Belgium, as soon as possible.

The Office is the College of Europe's main link for developing professional training courses, international projects and other professional services for the public and private sectors worldwide.

The Project Manager will work on the preparation and the roll-out of project activities and training courses organised by the Office.

Examples of current projects implemented by the College of Europe are ERMES III - European Resources for Mediation Support, El-Hiwar - Training and Information Course on Euro-Arab Relations, and Training programme for young civil servants of the Western Balkans.

For more information on our activities and projects visit: Training & Projects | Coleurope.

The different projects may vary in nature, duration and volume. Therefore, flexibility and precision play a major role.

With partner organizations and customers from all over the world, the Executive Education, Training & Projects Office is strongly internationally oriented.

This dynamic, instructive and international working environment is indeed very demanding but offers on the other hand real satisfaction to people with an open mind, strong language knowledge, a broad sphere of interest and a sense of enterprise.

Description of the position:

The Project Manager will be mainly responsible for initiating and managing projects and training services with international partners of the College of Europe.

They will work in close cooperation with the rest of the team.


Main tasks and responsibilities include:

• Finding new initiatives and opportunities for business development;
• Implementing and coordinating projects and training courses and seminars (onsite in Bruges, Brussels and worldwide, and online);
• Liaising with experts, professors, trainers, participants and partners worldwide;
• Attending meetings and events (in Belgium, abroad and online);
• Budgeting and reporting;
• Cooperating with the marketing & communication team of the College of Europe Executive Education, Training & Projects Office.

Required profile:

• Postgraduate degree in European studies, law, economics, political science, international relations or other relevant fields
• A very good understanding of the EU, its institutions and policies;
• At least 5 years of professional experience including
  at least 3 years of professional experience in managing projects, preferably EUfunded projects;
• Relevant experience in
  training design and development is considered a strong asset;
• Knowledge of and relevant experience with
  tendering procedures (in particular: leading the preparation of tenders for service contracts, technical assistance projects (e.g. for DG INTPA, DG NEAR, FPI), framework contracts, etc.) and
  project implementation;
• Strong experience in building and expanding networks of experts and partners;
• Fluent spoken and written
  English; fluent spoken and written
  French is considered as an asset; other languages are considered as an asset;
• Full computer literacy;
• Good analytical and organisational skills, ability to meet tight deadlines and attention to detail;
• Ability to work as a team player in an international environment;
• Open personality with strong interpersonal, communication and networking skills and a flexible and dynamic attitude.

We offer:

• An interesting and challenging in an attractive, multicultural and dynamic work environment
• An employment contract under Belgian labour law
• A competitive remuneration
• Legal holidays plus 8 days closing during the winter break, and 2 extra public holidays (9th of May and 11th of July)
• A comprehensive benefits package: compulsory holiday pay and an endofyear bonus, meal vouchers, transportation allowance, telework allowance, hospitalisation insurance, and a complementary pension scheme.

The position of Project Manager is based in the College of Europe's office in Bruges (Belgium). Teleworking is possible in agreement with the heads of service (up to two days per week).

Regular presence in Brussels to meet partners and clients, organise events and project activities, as well as networking tasks will be encouraged.

APPLICATION

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person

Application Deadline: 21/04/2024