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Position: Project Officer
Location: Brussels (Hybrid)
Type: Part-Time (3 days/week)
Contract: Initial 4-month, renewable
Application Deadline: July 15, 2025
About QUEST:
QUEST is a European Educational Network focused on promoting children's rights in education through advocacy, research, and collaboration. Our main areas include democratic, inclusive, and sustainable education.
About the job:
We're looking for a proactive Project Officer with a strong implementation drive and excellent soft skills, to strengthen our team in writing and leading projects. The position oversees leading project development, writing, and fundraising in general. The ideal candidate is able to manage the day-to-day operations of projects in the education sector (from writing to implementing and reporting). Moreover, the candidate should anticipate needs, provide information in a timely manner and solve issues autonomously.
Key Responsibilities:
- Write and manage project proposals, particularly under the Erasmus+ framework.
- Oversee project lifecycle: planning, implementation, reporting, and finances.
- Organize project events and workshops.
- Develop new projects and initiatives in line with our strategy.
- Represent QUEST at meetings and network with potential partners.
- Collaborate with the Policy team on research-based projects.
Candidate Profile:
- Minimum 2 years of project management experience.
- Knowledge of EU funding schemes; interest in innovative education.
- Exceptional writing and communication skills.
- Fluent in English; knowledge of French or Dutch is a plus.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Conditions:
- Start Date: September 1, 2025
- Part-time workload (60%)
- Competitive salary based on sector scale plus benefits.
- Dynamic, multicultural work environment.
How to Apply:
Send your CV and a cover letter to martina@quest-eu.org with the subject line: Project Officer – [Your Name].
Apply early, as applications are assessed upon receipt.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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