EU Projects Officer 

The European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) is looking for a Projects Officer to join the EU Projects team. As an EU Projects Officer you will be managing the day-to-day operations of a project/s in the renewable energy/heating sector. In this case the cutting-edge ECHO (Efficient Compact Modular Thermal Energy Storage System) project. 

As an EU Projects Officer you will be reporting to the previous Manager of the project as well as the Head of Projects. You will be responsible for: 

• Managing your own project from A to Z with support from the other team members. 

• Executing the reporting of projects and constantly adapting and checking the resource distribution with support from the other team members. 

• Participating in and organizing project events and workshops, with support from the other team members. 

• Assisting in the development of new projects/tenders/initiatives proposals with members and partners in line with the association’s strategy. 

• Representing the association at meetings and events (e.g., industry fairs) relevant to EHPA’s projects work. 

• Networking with new potential project partners. 

• Supporting the Head of EU Projects. 

Profile: 

• Knowledge of Horizon Europe and/or LIFE programme procedures, any other program is an asset (e.g., Tenders, Interreg). 

• Willingness to proactively learn about project proposal drafting and EU energy policy / EU research and innovation. 

• Attention to details. 

• Good communication skills. 

• Being highly organised, with an aptitude in planning effectively to meet deadlines and to go beyond the project proposal ambition. 

• Fluent spoken and written English – other EU languages are an asset. 

• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft 365 & Apple environments). 

• Enjoy being part of a dynamic international team. 

• Authorised to work in Belgium. 

More information on EHPA vacancies and how to apply here : https://www.ehpa.org/about-ehpa/vacancies/