The College of Europe in Bruges is seeking applications for the position of Liaison Officer (50% FTE)
in the Academic Administration Office with a tentative starting date in mid-May 2023.
Background information:
Following the official announcement by the Republic of Albania and the European Commission of the decision to support and finance the establishment of a new College of Europe campus in Tirana (Albania) – and the potential launch of the envisaged Master’s programme in the academic year 2024/2025 –, the College of Europe (campus Bruges) is recruiting an “Action Team of experts” in charge of the preparatory inception phase of the project.
In this framework, the Liaison Officer will provide the necessary support to the Administrative Project Coordinator for the achievement of the objectives and the establishment of a new College of Europe campus in Tirana.
The Liaison Officer will serve as the main contact point and interlocutor with the Albanian counterparts and stakeholders for all matters concerning the implementation of the preparatory inception phase of the project.
We are looking for candidates, preferably with a measure of College of Europe experience, with:
Required profile:
- postgraduate degree in European studies, law, economics, political science or international relations;
- very good command of English, with a good command of French, and other languages (incl. Albanian), considered an asset;
- a good understanding of the EU, its institutions and policies;
- a very good understanding of the College of Europe;
- a very good understanding of the Albanian educational system;
- between 1 and 3 years of relevant professional experience;
- prior experience in managing projects, preferably EU-funded projects;
- strong experience in building and expanding networks of experts and partners.
Main tasks include:
- serve as the main contact point and interlocutor with the Albanian counterparts and stakeholders for all matters concerning the implementation of the preparatory inception phase of the project;
- support the work of the Administrative Project Coordinator and the relevant administrative offices of the Bruges campus;
- budgeting and reporting to the Director of the Academic Administration Office;
The Liaison Officer will be based in Bruges but the position will require missions to Albania.
The College offers:
- an excellent academic setting;
- an employment contract with limited duration under Belgian law with a possibility of renewal;
- a pleasant, international working environment.
The successful candidate will be available to carry out his/her duties in Bruges, with limited homeworking possibilities (according to the College of Europe’s policy).
APPLICATION
Applications in English or in French comprising a detailed curriculum vitae and a motivation letter (max. 1 page) should be submitted by Tuesday 2 May 2023 to Ms. Isabelle HILLEWAERE (isabelle.hillewaere@coleurope.eu).
Starting date (tentative): mid-May 2023.
Should you require any further information on the position of Liaison Officer, please contact Ms. Isabelle HILLEWAERE (isabelle.hillewaere@coleurope.eu).
The personal data provided in your application will only be processed for determining your qualifications for possible employment with the College of Europe.