Programme Delivery Expert

Eureka Network

Brussels, Belgium

The Eureka Secretariat, based in Brussels (Etterbeek), is looking for a full-time Programme Delivery Expert who will have a key role in our work implementing the European Partnership on Innovative SMEs. The role is to provide comprehensive, effective, and high-quality business administration support.

The selected candidate will work with senior colleagues to ensure the smooth functioning of day-to-day operations and contribute to the overall efficiency and success of the partnership.

The post will require working with external stakeholders in the 37 countries and acting as a point of contact for the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA).

You will be working in the small team responsible for strategy, business development and data, and in close cooperation and dialogue with representatives from Eureka countries.

The programme delivery expert will report to the Director for Strategy and business development.

Duties and responsibilities

Assist in coordinating and managing tasks and milestones for the European partnership, ensuring timely delivery of reports and other deliverables.
Support the production of accurate, accessible reports.
Support financial planning and monitoring by providing administrative assistance and tracking budget-related activities.
Monitor project timelines and deliverables to ensure timely completion.
Analyse data from a wide variety of sources and make this accessible to senior managers.
Contribute to the development of case studies, reports and publications showcasing project results and impact.
Coordinate and arrange stakeholder meetings, including preparing agendas, drafting minutes, distributing all relevant documentation within specified deadlines and following up on action points.
Serve as a point of contact between different departments to ensure alignment of project goals and deliverables. Act as a point of contact with the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency.
Provide administrative support to senior colleagues and assist with other relevant projects as needed.

Qualifications and skills

Ability to take initiative, be a self-starter, be proactive and respond to tight deadlines.
Ability to support project management tasks, including tracking milestones, reporting progress and coordinating meetings and follow-up actions.
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy when consolidating data, preparing reports and coordinating project deliverables.
Strong organisational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks, track milestones and coordinate deliverables.
Proactive in identifying potential issues and delays, with the ability to suggest practical solutions and follow through on action plans.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; ability to consolidate complex information into clear reports and presentations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for reports, data consolidation, and presentations. Experience with project management and collaboration platforms would be beneficial.
As a member of a multinational team: sensitivity to cultural differences.

Education and experience

A level of higher education that corresponds to completed post-secondary education of at least three years attested by a diploma.
Preferably a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Public Administration, Project Management, or a related discipline.
At least two years, preferably three years, of relevant experience in a project coordination or administrative support role, preferably within an international or public-sector environment.
Experience working on national or EU-funded projects (e.g., H2020, Horizon Europe) or experience interacting with European institutions such as the European Commission or EISMEA, preferably in the domain of national or EU R&D and innovation activities, is a strong plus.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate stakeholder communications, manage project timelines, and support the delivery of tasks in a multi-stakeholder environment.

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