The European Youth Information and Counselling Agency (ERYICA) is an independent European organization based in Luxembourg and composed of national and regional youth information coordination bodies and networks. It works to intensify European cooperation in the field of youth information work and services. It aims to develop, support and promote quality generalist youth information policy and practice at all levels; in order to meet the information needs of young people and to apply the principles of the European Youth Information Charter. ERYICA currently seeks a
Junior Project Manager
Candidate's profile:
- Higher education degree in a relevant field
- Ability to communicate in English and French at an excellent level, especially in text production (additional languages will be an asset).
- Administrative and project management experience
- Event organization and management experience
- Very well organized, with the ability to proactively manage own time, and the flexibility to work both independently and as part of a team
- Evidenced analytical skills, and ability to thrive when handling complex information and situations
- Experience in using diverse communication channels and tools, Content Management Systems, and online platforms
- Familiarity with the Erasmus+ and Horizon 2020 programmes of the European Commission, and preferably already supervised upon EU-funded projects.
- Interest in youth policy development and youth work
- EU citizenship or a valid EU working permit
- Willingness to work in an international organization in Luxembourg, with occasional travel in Europe
- Flexible, effective, result-oriented, attentive to details, and able to multi-task
- Ready to work under pressure if needed, though able to distribute the workload in order to respect deadlines and agreed schedules
- Ability to prioritize and work with several projects at the same time
- Independent thinker yet a team worker, willing to take and bear responsibility and to work autonomously; and
- Most important of all: you are a fast and zealous learner
Tasks:
Under the supervision of the Director and in close cooperation with the Members’ Services Manager, you will:
- Be responsible for the Agency’s communication and administrative tasks
- Organize and manage events and project-related activities
- Design, apply, supervise and report on projects, mostly within the Erasmus+ and Horizon 2020 EU programmes
- Foster the relationship with our members, animate the network, and support the team in the day-to-day management of their tasks
- Gather information on members’ projects and activities
- Travel occasionally to other European countries.
ERYICA offers:
- a full-time contract (40 working hours/week) for a fix term of 12 months (renewable), drawn in accordance and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in force in the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg, where the job will be based
- a gross monthly salary of 2,320 EUR.
- the advantageous tax and social security system of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg, applicable also if you are a commuter from neighbouring countries
- after a first period, autonomy and trust in organising your work, according to the needs of the Agency and the team
- an inspiring, friendly, and creative work environment in an international, dynamic framework.
Procedure Candidates are invited to send their CV (including contact details of two referees) and a motivation letter in English by 5 August 2016 to jobs@eryica.org, indicating in the subject “Junior Project Manager 2016” Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by 10 August. Interviews will take place at the end of August. Starting date: September 2016
