Call for Project Officer
FYEG is opening a vacancy for a Project Officer starting from mid-February 2023 at the latest (exact date negotiable) in its Brussels office.
What is FYEG or the Federation of Young European Greens?
FYEG is an international NGO registered and operating under Belgian law. We are a dynamic youth organisation that unites Green youth movements, young Green activists and Green political organisations from all over Europe. We organise youth projects, summer camps, international trainings, conferences, campaigns, direct actions and serve as a youth lobbying organisation and a platform for the exchange of ideas and knowledge among European Green. You can find more about FYEG at https://fyeg.org/who-we-are.
Role description
The Project Officer is responsible for implementing FYEG's Annual Work Plan and linked thematic projects. This means taking ownership of several FYEG's projects throughout each stage of their development: 1. designing and conceptualising project proposals, 2. preparing and submitting grant proposals and funding applications, 3. budgeting and financial management of projects, 4. coordinating the preparation and implementation of the project (including logistics, program, communication, outputs, dissemination, etc.), 5. coordinating Preparatory Teams of volunteers responsible for the implementation of the projects, 6. coordinating and keeping contact with all stakeholders, 7. evaluating and reporting on the project. The Project Officer will also support the general functioning and development of FYEG’s activities with ad-hoc tasks.
This is a junior position requiring good organisation and time management skills, responsibility, ability to work independently and often under time pressure. The Project Officer works under the supervision of the Community Manager and reports to the Secretary General and the Executive Committee of FYEG.
Requirements:
Basic experience in project management;
Basic experience in event organising and planning, especially youth events;
Basic experience in grant application and reporting, including financial reporting;
Good organisational and time management skills;
Ability to take initiative and problem solving attitude;
Good computer skills and digital literacy;
Proficiency in the English language;
Good people skills and the ability to work in multi-cultural teams and environments;
Good teamwork and personal communication skills;
Flexibility to travel and occasionally work during evenings or weekends.
Additional assets:
Previous involvement in a local or international youth organisation;
Knowledge and experience with non-formal education methodology;
Understanding of Green values such as ecology, feminism, anti-racism and social justice;
Knowledge of other languages;
Experience of working in the non-profit sector;
Previous participation in FYEG events.
Equal opportunity:
FYEG strives to promote gender balance, diversity and inclusion within its structures. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect and to promoting active political participation of persons with disabilities and of disadvantaged groups. All applicants are encouraged to submit their application and to self-identify if they wish to, on either their cover letter or CV. In case of equal appreciation on competence and suitability for the position, preference will be given to applicants from disadvantaged groups. In any case responses will remain confidential within the human resource responsible.
Job Title
Project Officer
Line Manager
Community Manager
Contract
One year full-time employee contract
renewable
Working hours
35 hours/week over 5 days with flexible working hours, core working hours between 10:00 and 16:00 and possibility for one day of telework per week
Salary (gross)
2320€/month gross salary (approximately 1870€ net, depending on your personal situation)
Benefits
7€ worth meal-vouchers for every day worked (averaging 130€/month)
Coverage of daily transport between home and work (amount dependent on the distance and mode of transport)
Telework allowance of 125€ per month
Holidays
20 days of paid legal holidays per year
additional holidays between December 25th and 31st
Where
The selected candidate will be required to be based in Belgium from the start of the contract in February (exact date negotiable).
How to apply?
To apply, please complete the online application form by Sunday 18 December 2022 at 23:59 CET. You will be asked to upload a CV and a cover letter explaining your motivation in one single PDF file (maximum 3 pages in total), with your first and last name as the name for the file. Any questions about the position and application process can be sent via email to applications@fyeg.org but only applications submitted via the Application Form will be considered.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by the end of December and an interview and practical assignment for the position will take place online or in Brussels between 3 and 10 January. The selected candidate will be notified mid-January.