Project Officer - Job opportunity at Ecsite - the European Network of Science Centres and Museums

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Dear all,

Ecsite, the European Network of Science Centres and Museums based in
Brussels - Belgium, is currently seeking for a Project Officer.

Job description:
The Project Officer is responsible for implementing activities related
to European projects to ensure they are carried out consistently and
successfully in accordance with the project's rules and workplan. S/he
will monitor all aspects for clear goals, objectives and timelines by
liaising with the consortium, raising critical issues as appropriate,
ensuring that priorities and objectives are met, and maintaining the
content of the projects' websites. Please note that the project
officer does not work on policy-issues or advocacy.

Place in the organization:
The Project Officer will coordinate the work packages led by Ecsite in
various European funded projects related to science communication).
S/he will collaborate with two other Ecsite Project Officers and may
also provide assistance to the Executive Director.

Tasks:
* Coordinate the Ecsite workpackages for the projects
* Ensure delivery of project activities and deliverables throughout
the duration of projects
* Proactively disseminate the project results
* Work on the concept, implementation and dissemination of news,
workshops, and events
* Contribute to and perform various EU Projects presentations,
meetings, agendas etc
* Provide content for project websites
* Draft project implementation reports (coordinate input from the
Consortium; format and layout the report and prepare its submission to
the European Commission)
* Under the supervision of the accountant, estimate expenses and
oversee budget expenditures
* Coordinate and organize meetings with project partners and
stakeholders, ensuring that the meetings achieve expected project
outcomes and follow up with meeting reports
* Produce background documents for meetings
* Communicate effectively in English (orally and in writing) with a
variety of partners from diverse backgrounds (from academia to the
Ecsite members and the European Commission)
* Serve as the primary contact person for project participants,
diplomatically responding to queries and resolving problems
* Contribute actively to the life of Ecsite

Requirements:
* Native level spoken / written English; other languages a plus
* University degree
* Very good knowledge of science public engagement
* Excellent communication skills including the ability to prepare
reports, analyze research, make presentations and communicate clearly
for various audiences
* Good software skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Internet
and social media abilities
* Hard-working, autonomous
* Experience in project management; experience with European
institutions and/or grants management a plus
* Interest and ability in working in science communication, non-profit
and international environment
* Strong organizational and analytical skills
* Good sense of initiative and ability to set priorities
* Good level of political maturity, personal initiative and creativity
* Ability to provide input for conceptualizing strategies and
designing work plans
* Ability to build and maintain broad networks of partners, excellent
interpersonal skills

Terms and conditions:
Attractive conditions are offered and will be adapted depending on experience.
Applicants must be able to legally live and work in Belgium. The
contract will be a temporary one and subject to Belgian social
security and taxes.
Ecsite offers an opportunity of gaining experience within an
innovative, multinational association with broad and challenging
responsibilities and the chance to work within a highly motivated and
professional team.
Ecsite is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment.

We expect to hold interviews around mid-September with an ideal start
date of 1 November 2012.

More information about Ecsite is available at www.ecsite.eu.

Contact details:
Please send your application (cover letter plus curriculum vitae) in
English before August 24th 2012 to:
Catherine Franche
Executive Director
Ecsite
Coudenberg 70, 5th floor
1000 - Brussels
Belgium
Or by email to:
in...@ecsite.eu with Project Officer in the subject line.

More information available at:
http://www.ecsite.eu/news_and_events/news/ecsite-seeking-project-officer
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Best wishes,

Marzia Mazzonetto


Marzia Mazzonetto, Projects Manager - Ecsite?Executive Office,
Coudenberg 70/5, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium. Tel: +32 2 649 73 83 - Mob:
+32 479 855 631 - Fax: +32 2 647 50 98. mmazz...@ecsite.eu
www.ecsite.eu