Euroheat & Power, the international association for District Heating & Cooling (DHC), seeks a

EU Project Officer

The selected candidate will support the DHC+ team in managing a growing portfolio of EU funded projects (LIFE, Horizon Europe, Erasmus+) and carrying out related tasks. Projects range from renewable heating and cooling to integrated energy systems and digitalisation. The selected candidate will be responsible for the implementation of a number of EU projects (circa 3 projects) and support the day-to-day operation of our organisation together with other colleagues.

Euroheat & Power is the international network for district energy, promoting sustainable heating and cooling in Europe and beyond. We are a non-for-profit association headquartered in Brussels with an enthusiastic international team of more than 20 young professionals. Our members come from over thirty countries around the globe and include national district heating and cooling associations, utilities operating district energy systems, industrial associations and companies, manufacturers, universities, research institutes and consultancies active in the sector. Set up under the umbrella of Euroheat & Power, DHC+ Platform is the European hub for research & innovation in district heating and cooling.

Project Officer Responsibilities

Reports to the Director of Innovation and Sustainable Finance and Innovation Manager.

EU project management 90%

• Responsibility for EHP/DHC+ participation in selected EU-funded projects. EJP’s typical role in EU projects is communication and dissemination (as WP leader or partner), education and training and policy uptake.
• Management of responsibilities and tasks within each project, such as communication strategy development and implementation, physical and online event organisation, replication, knowledge transfer and education activities, as well as stakeholder engagement and policy recommendations drafting.
• Administrative management of each project including drafting deliverables as well technical and financial reports.
• Representation of EHP/DHC+ at project meetings and events, online and in-person presentations around Europe – several trips per year are foreseen.
• Support in the development of new projects, building consortia and highlighting funding opportunities for DHC+ members.

Day-to-day operation and support of EHP and DHC+ 10%

• Support the work of the DHC+ secretariat and ensure effective information sharing, cooperation, and communication with DHC+ and EHP members.
• Actively engage members and other relevant EU-funded projects, provide contribution to the DHC Knowledge Hub (the database of district heating and cooling related resources).
• General DHC+- and EU project-related communications and support: 
• Provide input to EHP/DHC+ events, newsletters, and general communication activities.
• Support to internal task forces / working groups.
• Support the development of EHP/DHC+ in its daily work.

Desired Skills

• At least 1-2 years of proven experience in EU-funded projects management/implementation.
• Experience in the field of communication, preferably as communication and dissemination work package leader.
• Knowledge of EU R&D&I policy and related funding programmes and their rules (mainly Horizon Europe, Life, Erasmus+).
• Excellent English (written & spoken), another language is a plus.
• Strong communication skills. Familiarity with content management systems (such as WordPress, Preside) and communication /design programmes (such as Canva, InDesign and Photoshop) is an asset.
• Passionate about sustainable energy – previous experience in the energy sector is a plus.
• Capable of working both alone and in a team.
• Highly autonomous, meticulous and organised.
• Creative, pro-active and reliable.

Offer

• Full-time job in a dynamic & growing sector, involvement in a wide range of responsibilities & projects with a high level of independence.
• Excellent team spirit in a multicultural environment.
• Flexible home working policy (office presence minimum 2 days/week).
• Salary package, Lunch Vouchers, Net Representations Costs, Ecochèques, Transportation Reimbursement (legal level), DKV insurance & Eligibility for bonus scheme.

Application

Please apply by sending your CV, together with a short cover letter and proven track record of involvement in EU projects to dhcplus@euroheat.org with subject line “EU Project Officer” until September 29, 2024 at the latest. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Interviews with the shortlisted candidates will be held in the beginning of October. Start working date – as soon as possible.

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