Project Manager – Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI-JU)

VACANCY NOTICE FOR THE POSTS

3 Project Managers

to the Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI-JU)

Contractual Agent – FG IV

The Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking (JU) is a public-private partnership between the European Commission and the Bio-Based Industry Consortium (BIC).

OVERALL PURPOSE

The Project Manager shall, under the supervision of the Head of Programme Unit of the BBI JU, be responsible for the implementation of the Multiannual and Annual Implementation and Work Plans, for the organisation of competitive calls and evaluations of project proposals, as well as for the management of the entire project cycle. He/She shall deal with several European Union procedures. The post will also entail contacts with Industry and Research Communities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Project Manager shall mainly be responsible for projects in application areas related to bio-based industries.

The Project Manager shall in particular be responsible for:

• Contributing to the Annual Implementation and Work Plan;

• Ensuring publishing, managing and monitoring calls for proposals, evaluating and selecting projects;

• Negotiating the Grant Agreements linked to the preparation and implementation of the projects with the support of financial and legal staff;

• Facilitating the discussions between interested parties leading to the Grant Agreements;

• Ensuring the follow-up of project implementation and monitoring contractual obligations

The place of employment is Brussels, where the JU premises are located

Applications must be sent by email no later than 17.00 (Brussels time) on 04 May 2015

Read more and apply here.