Trainee in Programme Management (Global & Eurostars)

Position description

Have you recently graduated? In 2022, we launched the Eureka traineeship programme, offering graduates the opportunity to continue their learning journey, while working as part of a talented, 40-strong international team right next to the Parc du Cinquantenaire. You’d be putting into practice knowledge gained during your studies, while supporting us in our daily work to promote innovation beyond borders.

We are looking for trainees in our Programme Management team, to start in February 2027 and for a duration of five months. You do not necessarily need to have previous experience in project management or EU funding programmes, but you must demonstrate a high level of fluency in English, our language of communication, and experience and interest in furthering your skills in this field of analytical thinking, project management related to research and innovation projects.

Operations team

Our Operations team is responsible for different programmes that aim to support SMEs and other type of companies to innovate via collaborative projects.

Eurostars is the largest international funding programme for SMEs wishing to collaborate internationally on R&D projects that create innovative products, processes or services for commercialisation. The team running the programme counts nine staff members and they coordinate all stages of the programme. The trainees in this team will take part in the evaluation processes and the monitoring of a portfolio of R&D projects involving companies from across Europe and beyond.

The Global operational team behind the Network projects, Globalstars, Innowwide, Clusters and Investment Readiness programme is composed of five team members. Working in this team, the trainee will contribute to the development and implementation of these programmes. The role offers an introduction to public administration, research funding, corporate and private investment and international cooperation.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who fulfil the following requirements:

Qualifications and knowledge

• Qualification in business studies, economics, international relations, European studies, political science, or other relevant scientific fields, or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field;
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint;
• Fluency in English, written and spoken, as the language of communication at Eureka. Other languages an advantage.

Skills

• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines;
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and provide high-quality support to stakeholders;
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work independently when required;
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to work with different kinds of data;
• Experience with SAP Business Objects and other statistical tools would be an advantage.

Personal attributes

• Reliable and professional approach to work;
• Cultural awareness, with the ability to build constructive relationships in an international environment;
• Diplomatic and effective communicator.

Eligibility

Our traineeships are open to those legally entitled to work in Belgium with post-secondary education of at least three years, attested by a diploma.

Application instructions

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