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