NetZeroCities Project Officer - Remote

Overview

The NetZeroCities Project Officer will support cities across Europe in their transition to climate neutrality through systems innovation, managing daily project operations and facilitating collaboration among stakeholders.

In Short

• Manage daily project operations for NetZeroCities funded innovation programmes.
• Assist in the preparation and management of Calls for Proposals.
• Ensure effective Grant Management under EU Horizon Europe.
• Facilitate communication between project teams and external stakeholders.
• Support project reporting and quality assurance.
• Contribute to internal and external communications.
• Collaborate with partner organisations and city representatives.
• Work in a multicultural team focused on decarbonising cities.
• Flexibility to work remotely or in hybrid settings.
• Engage with diverse stakeholders to foster collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant fields.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in project management.
• Experience in Grant Management, particularly with Horizon Europe.
• Strong communication skills in English and ideally another European language.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Experience in data analysis and stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with collaborative IT applications.
• Strong attention to detail and self-organisation.
• Empathy and team-oriented mindset.
• Proactive and solution-focused attitude.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements with remote options.
• Opportunity to work in a mission-driven organisation.
• Engagement with diverse and multicultural teams.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Contribution to climate transformation initiatives.