EU Funding Consultant (Trainee) Octopux Consulting

We urgently seek an EU Funding Consultant (Trainee) to join our «out-of-the-box» team in Brussels!
DESCRIPTION OF THE TASKS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE TRAINEESHIP

• Monitoring of European Commission’s press releases on funding opportunities for SMEs, universities, research centres, business organisations and international clusters
• Preparation of project proposals and tenders + managing internal reports and documentation;
• Representation of the company in lobbying and business events;
• Advising and reporting to the CEO & CFO all daily tasks (incl. management of company’s agenda and social media);
• Updating the company’s business partners and clients on current and upcoming EU funding opportunities and programmes (FP7, Horizon 2020, COSME, Creative Europe, LIFE Programme, etc.);
• Assisting the CEO in managing room reservations, catering services and logistic matters in events and training courses;
• Assisting the CEO in the preparation of EU funding briefings and training material for clients.

The traineeship intends to provide a sound practical knowledge of EU funding and lobbying as the main engine of the Brussels EU market. This is a great opportunity for the trainee to embrace entrepreneurship/intrapreneurship in a start-up company as a mandatory working methodology, and receive coaching from two entrepreneurs coming from different levels of experience and backgrounds who run the business.
REQUESTED COMPETENCES
Mandatory: candidates must already have a first experience (academic or work) in EU funding and preparation of EU project proposals or tenders
Bachelor or Master degree in EU Project Planning, European Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Business Administration, Economics or similar
Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
Very pro-active, with outstanding entrepreneurial and networking skills (no fear in approaching and starting a conversation w/ ‘strangers’)
Excellent e-mail etiquette and business-driven mindset
“Can do” attitude and preparedness to embrace daily tough challenges
REQUESTED LANGUAGES
Perfect written and spoken English (native or almost native level)
Excellent knowledge of French
A good knowledge of Portuguese, Dutch, Spanish, Chinese or Russian would be an asset
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We support the trainee ensuring that his/her experience is a real learning experience. Prior to be established in Belgium and join our team, we would like to establish a connection with the trainee to assure a good professional relationship during the traineeship period. Daily professional coaching will be provided to the trainee.
BENEFITS WE OFFER
Monthly financial allowance to cover lunch/meals expenses.
Monthly Brussels public transportation pass (bus + tram + metro).
The trainee receives a monthly mobile subscription + SIM card, to be used during the traineeship period.
NOTE: Insurance for the training period should be covered by the trainees or by the university/sending institution.
Please do not apply if you do not possess a first experience (academic or work) in EU funding!
OUR WEBSITE: www.octopux.eu
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter addressed to our CEO Ms. Daniela Gomes at info@octopux.eu