Junior EU Affairs and Public Funding Manager

We are looking for a highly motivated and organized individual who can support Commit Global’s Partnerships team with mapping grant opportunities from EU institutional funders and European public funders, as well as assisting with preparing grant proposals and building relevant relationships with stakeholders to advance Commit Global’s goals.

Requirements

• Between 1 to 3 years of experience in government and EU affairs

• Demonstrated analytical and persuasive writing skills experience, including ability to convey complex information in a clear manner to a diverse audience;

• Ability to operate in an international setting

• Is a very organized and proactive individual

• Strong fluency in English. Fluency in any other language is a plus.

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational and project management skills;

• Excellent people skills;

• Strong interpersonal, networking, and diplomacy skills;

• Able to demonstrate an ‘all-hands-on deck’ attitude when needed;

• Willing to go ‘above and beyond’ for the beneficiaries’ needs and best interests, when required;

• Able to work under tight and occasionally shifting deadlines;

• Able to work fruitfully and professionally with multiple cultures and professions;

About the job

• Work closely with the Director of Partnerships

• Map and build relationships with relevant national, regional and European and EU stakeholders

• Assist with grant proposal development and submission for EU institutional donors and European public funders—preparing and organizing materials for proposals, and submitting and monitoring grant applications

• Assist with maintaining grant compliance and reporting, including outcome measurement and grant budgets

• Participate in and actively contribute to international events and high-level forums

We offer:

• The opportunity to work on strategic, large scale programmes;

• The opportunity to build and grow in an international organization;

• An amazing community of professionals supportive of your goals;

• A safe and inclusive work environment;

• A competitive salary;

• The opportunity to develop a diverse range of skills.