Junior Project and Communication Officer

Position description

Reporting to the SSE Policy and Project Coordinator, the role is designed to provide support in relation to administrative and financial tasks and to support the implementation of an ERASMUS+ funded Care For Skills (C4S) Project. SSE is part of the consortium running this project. The post holder will support the project work allocated to SSE and work collaboratively with the other project partners to ensure an effective implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Care For Skills (C4S) Project, in particular of the Large-Scale Skills Partnership in Long-Term Care. Other tasks are linked to SSE’s communication activities and webpage and SSE’s meetings and events.

Specific tasks will include:

• Co-responsibility for the preparation, organisation and follow-up of meetings and workshops in the framework of the Care For Skills (C4S) Project, including the Large-Scale Skills Partnership in Long-Term Care;
• Involvement in the application of the Quality Assurance Framework and co-responsibility for the drafting of Evaluation Reports in the context of the Care For Skills (C4S) Project;
• Project financial and technical follow-up, daily operations in the context of the project implementation, ensuring compliance with relevant EC regulations, support in applications;
• Preparation of financial/administrative deliverables and financial and narrative reports;
• Co-ordination with the project lead partner and other project partners;
• Representation of Social Services Europe at meetings of the project consortium;
• Supporting the administrative and financial tasks of Social Services Europe;
• Co-responsibility for SSE’s communication activities and webpage;
• Supporting the preparation, organisation and follow-up of SSE meetings and events.

Profile:

Essential

• Degree in relevant disciplines (e.g.: economics, political science, sociology, law, regional development, business management, EU affairs);
• Good knowledge of EU Funds and European social policy;
• Experience in project work and project finances, quality management (tools) and evaluation;
• Experience in (EU) project administration, communication and the organisation of meetings;
• Fluency in English and at least one additional European language; a good knowledge of either French or Dutch is an advantage;
• Excellent computer skills, in particular a very good command of MS Office;
• Ability to work autonomously and with excellent attention to detail and accuracy;
• Strong organisational and time management skills, ability to multi-task, prioritise tasks effectively and respect deadlines.

Desired

• At least 2 years of experience in project management, including budget administration skills;
• Experience working in a (EU-level or national) not-for-profit or governmental organisation;
• Knowledge of social services sector and/or social economy.

Application instructions

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