ECTRI (European Conference of Transport Research Institutes) is an international non-profit association created in 2003. It is composed of 29 leading national transport research institutes and universities from 20 European countries united to promote the excellence of European transport research. All together they account for more than 4,000 European scientists and research staff in the field of transport. In order to support the services for its Members, ECTRI is looking for a:

Junior Project Officer

1. What We Offer

• A challenging job in a dynamic environment and sector
• An enjoyable and professional atmosphere in a small-size organization
• The opportunity to take ownership of your missions in order to contribute to the success of the association

2. Main missions

• Address Members’ needs and requests
• Support working groups, task forces, activities and projects of the Association
• Support communication tools development (leaflet, newsletter and poster)
• Update Website, social media and Members’ area content
• Organise meetings, events and conferences
• Follow up of administrative, accounting and budget issues
• Write up various documents, publications and reports related to the Association’s life and activities
• Assist the association’s team in daily management tasks

3. Candidate profile

• University degree
• Good knowledge on the functioning of the EU institutions, in particular policymaking and funding programmes (R&I); knowledge of research and/or transport policies, or experience in managing European projects, or in communication will be an asset
• 1-3 year(s) relevant professional experience, ideally with non-profit association
• Full proficiency in English; good command of French; other languages will be an asset
• Proactive, dynamic, flexible, well-motivated and result-oriented personality
• Eager to work in a multicultural environment
• Available for short to medium travelling in Europe

4. Miscellaneous

• The recruited person will work within the Secretariat under the Secretary General and/or President’s responsibility
• Some IT knowledge will be an asset, in particular with the following software: Microsoft Office tools, Adobe suite (Photoshop, InDesign), WordPress (or other CMS system) and CRM platform (Members’ area management)
• Full-time contract with fixed term under Belgium laws
• Job based in Brussels, Belgium with smart working possibility
• Applicant must be legally entitled to work in Belgium
• Salary depending on experience
• Social advantages: lunch vouchers, transport allowance, representation allowance, eco-cheques, 13th month, flexitime
• Availability: immediate

Applicants are requested to send a letter of motivation together with a Curriculum Vitae until May 24th, 2024 EOB to info@ectri.org. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis.

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Association Manager

International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA)

AIJA is the only global association devoted to lawyers and in-house counsel aged 45 and under. Since 1962 AIJA provides outstanding international opportunities for young lawyers to network, learn and develop. We believe in promoting professional excellence, diversity, and the values of the legal profession across borders.

We are seeking an Association Manager with extensive experience to lead our organisation into its next chapter. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the association's daily operations, ensuring financial health, strategizing for growth, and maintaining effective governance. This role is pivotal in enhancing our fundraising efforts, managing events, fostering international relations, and leading our dedicated team towards achieving our goals.

The Association Manager is the essential link connecting AIJA’s leadership, its members, and the team, guaranteeing efficient cooperation across projects and initiatives, while focusing on AIJA's dedication to broader social and environmental goals.

Key responsibilities

• Association Oversight: Ensure a comprehensive understanding and management of all aspects of the association's day-to-day management activities, maintaining high standards of professionalism and effectiveness.
• Strategic Development and Implementation: Develop and implement the association’s strategic plans based on data analysis in close collaboration with the Bureau. Continuously evaluate and adapt strategies to meet the association's goals and respond to external changes.
• Team Management and Daily Operations: Lead, manage, and develop the association's staff to ensure efficient and effective operations. Foster a positive work environment that encourages teamwork and professional growth.
• Financial Management: Maintain accurate financial records, develop and monitor the budget, and ensure the association’s financial health and efficient use of its funds. Work closely with the finance team to identify and pursue opportunities for financial growth and sustainability, as well as to ensure proper payment collection.
• Executive Support and Governance Facilitation: Provide comprehensive support to the Bureau and other governing bodies, facilitating smooth and efficient operations and decision-making processes, and coordinating efficient use of any external advisors.
• Event Management: Ensure that the event management team delivers timely and cost effectively the events organized by the association, in line with the Bureau expectations. Provide hands-on support as needed to ensure successful outcomes and participant satisfaction.
• IT Management: Ensure the association's IT infrastructure supports its operations effectively and securely. Stay abreast of technological advancements that can benefit the association.
• Marketing & Communications Strategy: Oversee the development and execution of marketing and communication strategies to enhance the association's visibility, membership engagement, and public image.
• International Relations: Manage and expand the association's international relationships, including collaborations with global legal organizations, local bar associations, and universities.
• Fundraising: Develop and implement effective fundraising strategies to support the association's activities and projects. Cultivate relationships with potential sponsors to secure financial support.
• Compliance and internal policies: Ensure AIJA’s compliance to all legal requirements and regulations, document the association’s policies and procedures and ensure adherence to them.
• Representation in Belgium: Be the Association spokesperson for its legal matters and meeting requirements in Belgium, e.g.: audits, signing contracts with staff and vendors, in accordance with their power of attorney and internal policies.

Required qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in association management, including strategic planning, team leadership, and financial oversight.
• Experienced people manager with high emotional intelligence.
• Proven expertise in financial oversight, including budget management and financial planning.
• Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Business Administration, Management, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Fast learner and able to adapt easily to a continuously changing work environment.
• Service oriented with ambition to provide value at all times and every opportunity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Vast experience in using Microsoft Office.
• Experience in the legal sector and/or in international relations is beneficial.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in additional languages is advantageous.

What We Offer:

• A full-time, long-term commitment with an attractive compensation package.
• A hybrid work environment, blending in-office, remote work and international travel.
• Access to professional development opportunities in a vibrant, evolving setting.
• Being a part of a unique global community of members, blending professionalism and friendship.

Application Process:

Candidates should submit their CV and cover letter to careers@aija.org by May 19, 2024. Please note that only applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

Join AIJA: Be a part of a team that’s driving innovation and excellence in the legal world.

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Evenflow seeks a Communication Specialist with geospatial and Earth Observation literacy

Do you have:

• 3-6 years of experience in communications (strategy, content production, digital marketing)?
• Experience of, or (at minimum) intermediate understanding of geospatial data, Earth Observation or the Copernicus programme?
• Experience in working with European institutional clients?
• Excellent command of English (spoken and written)?
• Impeccable writing skills?
• Legal authorisation to live and work in the European Union?

Would you like to:

• Work from Brussels (hybrid as well)?
• Be part of a close-knit and agile team of space and EO enthusiasts?
• Travel across Europe and (why not?) beyond?

Then keep scrolling…

Context

Our portfolio of communication, marketing and promotional work linked to our contracts with EU institutions and agencies and to our R&D projects is growing and developing. In this context, we are seeking to recruit a full-time Communication Specialist with geospatial and Earth Observation literacy as soon as possible, to complement our feisty and fearsome Communications Team, and help us to scale up our outreach and promotional activities.

The job

The responsibilities of the new team member may include the following tasks, most of which will fall into the context of support to our communications contracts with European institutional clients, as well as EU-funded research and development projects:

Communication strategy and planning

• Creating and refining communication strategies across channels and diverse audiences

Content Creation

• Developing narratives and conceptual frameworks for storytelling based on environmental phenomena related to Earth Observation products and services
• Drafting engaging content in English in diverse formats for a variety of channels, including web, print and social media
• Developing scripts and storyboards for animated films or videos

Digital marketing and social media

• Designing and implementing social media campaigns (paid or organic)
• Preparing, delivering and monitoring newsletters (through platforms such as Mailchimp or Odoo Social Marketing)
• Reporting and KPI monitoring using tools such as Google Analytics

Event management

• Organisation of events (online, hybrid and onsite)
• Developing concept notes and event formats
•  Building agendas: identifying, liaising with and managing speakers 
• Supporting the promotion and outreach activities of events

Project Leadership and Administration

• Dependent on needs and skill, the new team member may be required to carry out management and reporting duties linked to our new or ongoing projects and contracts.

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate should be well-versed in communications, having 3-6 years of experience in some combination of strategy, content production and digital marketing. Event management experience will also be considered – but only in combination with the above fields.

 We are seeking someone with a baseline level of understanding of some combination of the following topics: geospatial sciences/data, Earth Observation data products and services, the Copernicus programme and specifically the Copernicus Land Monitoring Service and the Copernicus In Situ component.

As with all our team members, we are on the look-out for versatility, willingness to learn, creativity and ambition, and a strong motivation to work for a small, strong and fast-growing SME.

The key ingredients are: strong interpersonal skills, critical thinking, good organisational and problem-solving capabilities, the ability to understand and communicate complex ideas effectively for a broad range of audiences such as general public, policymakers, industry actors, a strong sense of initiative, flexibility and – above all – an excellent grasp of modern digital communication practices

Here are the specific traits we are looking for:

Essential

• 3-6 years of experience in a communications role with an emphasis on strategy, content production, digital marketing
• Baseline understanding of (some) of the following topics: geospatial sciences/data, Earth Observation data products and services, the Copernicus programme and specifically the Copernicus Land Monitoring Service and the Copernicus In Situ component.
• Experience of European institutional service contracts.
• Proven ability to produce, high quality, succinct and engaging content
• Native (or near-native level) written and spoken English (C2)
• Ability to work well both independently and within larger teams
• Excellent project management skills, including a strong ability to perform well in tight timeframes and to prioritise
• Intimate understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience deploying a range of digital marketing and performance assessment tools, e.g., Google Analytics 4, Tag Manager, Google Ads, Mailchimp, Twitter Analytics, YouTube Analytic etc.
• Candidates must have legal authorisation to live and work in the European Union.

Desirable

• Deep understanding of the European Union Space Programme and its downstream applications, particularly as regards the Copernicus programme
• Ability to quickly grasp complex topics and transform them into meaningful information.
• Experience with and knowledge of the organisation, structure and working procedures of the European Commission and/or EU Agencies;

What we offer

Evenflow offers the opportunity to:

• Play a strong role in a young, dynamic and steadily growing company;
• Enjoy an upbeat, inclusive and comfortable working environment (even when working from home!), in which your ideas are valued and your work-life balance is respected;
• Work on various aspects of exciting, high-tech projects in a wide range of application domains (agriculture, environment, raw materials, energy, transport, etc.);
• Develop professionally and enhance your transferable skill-set as well as your thematic expertise;
• Travel, meet clients and build your professional network across Europe;
• Earn a competitive salary, take on well-defined responsibilities from the outset and shape your future role within the team as the company grows.

How?

Please apply here using our jobs platform.

This vacancy will remain open until further notice, and/or until the relevant position is filled.

We expect to commence the first round of interviews within the first week of May. Interviews can be held in person for local candidates or online, depending on individual circumstances.

Note: Depending on the candidate, we may require a 6-month probationary period prior to offering a long-term contract.

About Evenflow

Based in Brussels, Evenflow is a strategy and communications consultancy specialised in the promotion, exploitation and market uptake of innovative technologies (primarily Earth Observation and Satellite Navigation). Our work is driven by the aspiration to build sustainable solutions enabled by such technologies and facilitate the realisation of a wide range of economic, social and environmental benefits to providers and users alike. To achieve that, we work with and for actors across the entire value chain:

• We engage end-users (e.g. farmers, civil protection agencies or the general public at large) to understand their needs and to raise their awareness on cutting-edge solutions that can help them.
• We provide strategic advice, market development and user uptake support to EU institutions and governmental organisations, contributing to their efforts to align policies with societal needs and the latest market or technology trends.
• We help universities, start-ups, SMEs and large companies to commercialise their research, scale up their activities and bring the benefits of their solutions to a wider audience.
• We partner with all the above actors to design, implement and exploit high-quality, high-impact projects utilising innovative technologies.
• We craft and implement outreach strategies, extracting the important messages for different target audiences and conveying them through the appropriate channels and media, as well as constructing powerful marketing campaigns.

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