SPM and Communication Officer

Job content

Organisation

ILSI Europe brings together scientists from industry, academia and the public sector to deliver science of the highest quality and integrity in the areas of food safety, nutrition, consumer behaviour and sustainability. ILSI Europe has 43 member companies (most of them are European and worldwide leaders in their field). ILSI Europe activities are coordinated by a staff of 15. ILSI Europe manages an ecosystem of 15 task forces and 35 expert groups that gather external collaborating scientists. It organises many events (webinars, workshops).

Location

ILSI Europe is located in Brussels and the role is expected to be fulfilled partly in its office and partly from home (address in Belgium).

Mission

The Scientific Project Manager & Communication Officer position will have a mixed responsibility between science and communication. The person will be responsible primarily to EU-funded projects in the field of food safety, sustainability and/or nutrition under the supervision of the Scientific Unit Coordinator (SUC), and to internal and external communication under the Communication Manager (CM).

Reporting & supervisory relationships

· Reports to the Scientific Unit Coordinator

· Reports to the Communication Manager

Responsibilities

· Manages activities related to EU funded (Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe) projects:

o Ensures the execution and excellent management of the projects’ tasks including communication, dissemination and exploitation activities

o Participates in teleconferences, project meetings, workshops, conferences, etc related to these EU funded projects

o Supports the preparation and processing of technical and financial reports & ensuring that reporting and reviewing processes are performed according to Commission procedures

o Project progress monitoring and evaluation

o Participation in writing proposals for submission under EU funded programmes

· Communication:

o Implements ILSI Europe’s Communication Plan through our channels like Website, social media (LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube) and others. This includes:

§ The development and execution of communication and dissemination of corporate activities

§ The communication and dissemination of scientific deliverables with the support of the Scientific department

o Supports in the draft and development of corporate documents including Activity & Budget Document, Annual Report, Newsletter and/or other communication materials

o Develops of communication outputs, including graphic designs and audio-visual materials, among others.

Experience required

· A MSc in life sciences (food safety, nutrition, toxicology, biology, agriculture, sustainability)

· 2+ years’ experience with EU projects

· 2+ years’ experience in disseminating EU funded projects and dissemination of scientific and corporate activities (WordPress, Mail Chimp, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Premiere)

· Strong verbal and written communication skills in English is a must and another European language would be an asset

· Autonomous and independent in task accomplishment

· Strong team and constructive spirit, eager to contribute to common objectives.

· Creative and problem-solver mindset

· European citizenship or holding an EU working permit

If you are passionate about excelling at your job, managing projects and developing your career in an international and highly qualified environment with multiple contact opportunities and large visibility, we would welcome your application. If you wish to apply for this position, please get in contact with sending your CV (First & Last name as title of the file) by 31 December 2021 for the attention of the Human Resources & Office Manager; Subject matter: your name, date, application for SPMCO.

Application Deadline: 31/12/2021

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: €40,000.00 - €45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Eco vouchers
• Flexible schedule
• Food allowance
• Hospitalization insurance
• Retirement plan
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• 13th month salary
• Sunday or public holiday pay
• Vacation money

Experience:

• Communication: 1 year (Preferred)
• EU projects management: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• French (Preferred)
• Dutch (Preferred)
• English (Required)

Work Remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19