Project Officer – NetZeroCities

Position description

NetZeroCities (NZC) is an initiative launched as part of the European Green Deal and directly supporting the European Commission’s Mission for 100 Climate-neutral and Smart Cities by 2030. NZC is being implemented by a 33-member consortium comprising diverse partners from across Europe, supporting the 112 Mission cities to achieve the Mission objectives through expertise, tools and guidance, capacity building and knowledge sharing, and innovative approaches to systemic change.

Position Overview

Eurocities is seeking an enthusiastic and organised, early career Project Officer to join our Climate & Environment Team to work on NetZeroCities. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful climate action projects, gain hands-on experience in project management, and facilitate knowledge exchange between cities. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational skills, proficiency in various IT applications, and a keen interest in climate action and urban sustainability.

This role offers the chance to contribute to significant climate action projects and initiatives, providing you with the opportunity to:

• Gain hands-on experience in project management and knowledge exchange;
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment with a passionate team;
• Professional development opportunities in the fields of climate neutrality and urban sustainability.

Responsibilities

As Project Officer, you will work as part of the broader Climate and Environment team and support the implementation of this project. You will work with the Senior Project Coordinator, as well as Eurocities colleagues and the European Commission.

In this role, you will:

• Financial Documentation: Ensure accurate and timely finance documentation for projects, including tracking expenditures, processing invoices, and maintaining financial records;
• Meeting & Workshop Coordination: Organize and coordinate meetings and workshops with cities and partners. This includes managing logistics, preparing agendas, and ensuring effective follow-up;
• Event Support: Assist in the planning and execution of study visits and peer learning events between cities, facilitating the exchange of best practices and innovative solutions;
• Knowledge Exchange: Support initiatives aimed at promoting knowledge exchange and policy development related to climate neutrality in cities;
• IT & Administration: Utilize various IT applications (Microsoft suite, Miro, Notion, etc.) to manage project tasks, documentation, and communication effectively;
• Communication: Draft and edit reports, presentations, and other communication materials. Maintain clear and professional communication with internal and external stakeholders;
• Drafting documents: including the development of case studies on innovative local climate action.

 

Qualifications

You are an experienced professional who is full of initiative, self-driven, curious, creative, flexible and results-oriented.

The skills and experience to do this job successfully include:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Project Management, or a related field.
• Experience: 1 to 2 years of prior experience in project support or coordination is preferred. Familiarity with IT applications including Microsoft suite, Miro, and Notion is essential.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities;
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Demonstrated interest in climate action, sustainability, and urban development.

Assets:

• Understanding of Horizon Europe projects (in particular, related to climate action).

We are looking for candidates who fulfil most of these criteria, but do not hesitate to apply if you think that you could be a good fit for the position.

 

Application instructions

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