- EIT Food
- Brussels, Belgium (Remote)
- Full-time
Junior Programme Manager, EIT Community
- EIT Food
Brussels, Belgium
Full-time
Published:
Application Deadline: May 11, 2025
- EIT Food
Brussels, Belgium
Full-time
Published:
Application Deadline: May 11, 2025
ABOUT EIT FOOD:
At EIT Food we accelerate innovation to build a future-fit food system that produces healthy and sustainable food for all. To achieve this, we are leading the world’s largest food innovation community. Through a missions-led approach, we put improving outcomes for people and planet as the starting point for our work.
Supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union, we invest in projects, organisations and individuals that share our goals for a healthy and sustainable food system. We unlock innovation potential in businesses and universities and create and scale agritech startups to bring new technologies and products to market. And we equip entrepreneurs and professionals with the skills needed to transform the food system and educate and inspire the next generation.
Our innovation projects are delivered with a combination of industry, education, and research partners to improve environmental and health outcomes, by developing solutions that align with our three missions: Healthier Lives Through Food, A Net Zero Food System, and Reducing Risk for a Fair and Resilient Food System.
EIT Food headquarters (HQ) are based in Leuven (Belgium) and it has 5 regional hubs in Europe (based in Poland, Spain, Germany, the UK and Netherlands), each working with and for partners in several EIT Food partner countries.
Visit our website: https://www.eitfood.eu.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
EIT Food is part of a larger network of Knowledge and Innovation Communities addressing societal challenges such as Climate Change (EIT Climate-KIC), Health (EIT Health) and Digitalisation (EIT Digital). Some of the projects of EIT Food are a collaboration between these different communities, called Cross-KIC/EIT Community initiatives (see https://eit.europa.eu/community-activities). EIT Food is part of 7 clusters with these crossover topics such as Education, Regional Outreach and Shared Services. EIT Food is also coordinator of the cluster Strategic Synergies with Work Packages around AI, New European Bauhaus and Supernova’s.
As Junior Programme Manager, you will be responsible for the administrative processes and data management of all EIT Community clusters/initiatives. This includes the data collection of KPI’s, Deliverables and other Key Indicators from all KIC’s, the coordination and collection of all financial data across all EIT Community Initiatives, and the translation of this data in fact sheets and presentations. In addition you will be responsible for the reporting and management of the grants of these clusters.
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
You will manage the reporting and data administration for the Cross-KIC clusters:
Responsibilities are:
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
Skills and behaviour
WHAT WE OFFER:
Working at EIT Food means joining a team of like-minded individuals who are dedicated to creating a better future through food innovation. We cultivate a culture of collaboration, inventiveness, inclusivity, and constructive feedback. All employees are encouraged to contribute their ideas and expertise towards our mission of creating a more sustainable and inclusive food system.
Together, we're making a real impact on the food industry and we're looking for talented individuals like you to join us.
As a valued member of our team, we'll provide you with a competitive salary and benefits package.
HOW TO APPLY:
We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. While the application deadline is 11th of May 2025, we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we find the right candidate. We recommend submitting your application at the earliest opportunity to ensure consideration.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
At EIT Food we believe that diversity and inclusion make us stronger. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates, regardless of age, gender, background, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. We welcome applications from everyone and strive to create a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to their fullest potential.
At EIT Food we accelerate innovation to build a future-fit food system that produces healthy and sustainable food for all. To achieve this, we are leading the world’s largest food innovation community. Through a missions-led approach, we put improving outcomes for people and planet as the starting point for our work.
Supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union, we invest in projects, organisations and individuals that share our goals for a healthy and sustainable food system. We unlock innovation potential in businesses and universities and create and scale agritech startups to bring new technologies and products to market. And we equip entrepreneurs and professionals with the skills needed to transform the food system and educate and inspire the next generation.
Our innovation projects are delivered with a combination of industry, education, and research partners to improve environmental and health outcomes, by developing solutions that align with our three missions: Healthier Lives Through Food, A Net Zero Food System, and Reducing Risk for a Fair and Resilient Food System.
EIT Food headquarters (HQ) are based in Leuven (Belgium) and it has 5 regional hubs in Europe (based in Poland, Spain, Germany, the UK and Netherlands), each working with and for partners in several EIT Food partner countries.
Visit our website: https://www.eitfood.eu.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
EIT Food is part of a larger network of Knowledge and Innovation Communities addressing societal challenges such as Climate Change (EIT Climate-KIC), Health (EIT Health) and Digitalisation (EIT Digital). Some of the projects of EIT Food are a collaboration between these different communities, called Cross-KIC/EIT Community initiatives (see https://eit.europa.eu/community-activities). EIT Food is part of 7 clusters with these crossover topics such as Education, Regional Outreach and Shared Services. EIT Food is also coordinator of the cluster Strategic Synergies with Work Packages around AI, New European Bauhaus and Supernova’s.
As Junior Programme Manager, you will be responsible for the administrative processes and data management of all EIT Community clusters/initiatives. This includes the data collection of KPI’s, Deliverables and other Key Indicators from all KIC’s, the coordination and collection of all financial data across all EIT Community Initiatives, and the translation of this data in fact sheets and presentations. In addition you will be responsible for the reporting and management of the grants of these clusters.
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
You will manage the reporting and data administration for the Cross-KIC clusters:
Responsibilities are:
- Reporting and management of the grant: Manage the submission and reporting of the BP of the Cross-KIC clusters, especially for the cluster Strategic Synergies (including deliverables, budget and KPI’s) on supporting EIT Food tools (plaza, SalesForce, Netsuite etc.);
- Coordination and monitor of the activities in the Cross-KIC clusters: Regular meetings and communications with WP leaders, successful collection of content and data, and creation and implementation of a monitoring system;
- Coordinate and lead joint activities to ensure visibility of the EIT Community activities: Implement activities in the Synergies Catalyzer (impact, data, startups, financial sustainability);
- Liaise with Director EIT Community to report progress of the actions: Regular meetings and communication with EIT Food representatives, promote CSS/EIT Community in EIT Food;
- Ensure collaboration of the EIT Community clusters and other relevant stakeholders: Identifying and promoting synergies among KICs and within EIT Food and take initiative in joint activities/monitoring/legal docs etc;
- Ensure continuity of the Cross-KIC clusters in 2026 and beyond: Successful preparation and submission of amendments and (new) BP.
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
- You hold a Master degree related to Business Administration, International Management, or Governance and Public Policy OR another master degree associated with these areas OR equivalent by experience;
- You have experience in leading international projects that use a systemic innovation approach and involve multiple stakeholders from different type of organisations;
- You speak and write fluent English with a good knowledge of French, Dutch or any other European language;
- Experience in EU-funded project management (H2020 or similar) is an asset.
Skills and behaviour
- You enjoy working in a matrix-organisation in a multinational team;
- You enjoy reporting and administrative tasks;
- You have a strong sense of ownership with proven record of delivering results;
- You combine strong communication, representation and leadership skills;
- Proven ability for building alliances between industry, public sector, research, education and other stakeholders;
- You are proactive, independent and trustworthy;
- You respect timelines and deadlines;
- You can build alliances and consensus between different stakeholders and their agenda’s;
- You show a can-do attitude and you are willing and eager to find solutions for challenges in the implementing process.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Contract type: Full-time permanent position;
- Location & Travel Frequency: You will be based at the EIT Food HQ in Leuven, Belgium. Occasional travel within Europe can be expected. Please note that all applicants must be legally authorized to reside and work in Belgium.
Working at EIT Food means joining a team of like-minded individuals who are dedicated to creating a better future through food innovation. We cultivate a culture of collaboration, inventiveness, inclusivity, and constructive feedback. All employees are encouraged to contribute their ideas and expertise towards our mission of creating a more sustainable and inclusive food system.
Together, we're making a real impact on the food industry and we're looking for talented individuals like you to join us.
As a valued member of our team, we'll provide you with a competitive salary and benefits package.
HOW TO APPLY:
We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. While the application deadline is 11th of May 2025, we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we find the right candidate. We recommend submitting your application at the earliest opportunity to ensure consideration.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
At EIT Food we believe that diversity and inclusion make us stronger. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates, regardless of age, gender, background, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. We welcome applications from everyone and strive to create a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to their fullest potential.
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