Deadline for applications: 30 April 2022

Starting date: As soon as possible / May 2022

Remote-working position.

Schuman Associates is a dynamic Brussels-based European Funding and Public Affairs consultancy with an impressive track record of success for its clients. Established over 30 years ago, we work with a unique mix of clients from Fortune 500 companies and trade associations, to NGOs and governments.

We are looking for a German speaking Senior EU Funding Consultant to join our team. This person will be responsible for managing and developing a portfolio of clients.

We offer this position for a committed, solutions-oriented and client-focused team player.

Responsibilities

• • Advising clients on ongoing and forthcoming German and EU funding programmes, notably linked to the recovery programmes
  • Support clients in positioning for strategic funding programmes
  • Focus on digitisation, telecoms, as well as healthcare and the green agenda
  • Development and implementation of communication strategies
  • In implementing these tasks, this person will be assisted by one or two junior consultant(s) in our team.

Requirements

1. Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (Economics, Law, Political Science, International Relations, European Studies)
2. Minimum of three years of relevant professional work experience
3. Project management experience and strong analytical skills; attention to detail and highly organised; practical approach to problem solving; ability to work well under pressure
4. Professional experience in one of the following EU funding programme is preferred: Recovery Funds, ESIF Funds, Horizon Europe OR in digital/broadband projects 
5. Ability to think and act strategically; keen interest in business, public policy and EU politics
6. Ability to work both in a team and independently
7. Native German speaker (or equivalent) with excellent written and spoken English; other EU languages will be considered as an asset
8. Technical knowledge and understanding of the digital sector (telecommunications, cloud, 5G, etc.) are beneficial

Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.

CVs in English EXCLUSIVELY by e-mail to: Malgorzata.Stelmach@schumanassociates.com

(Confidentiality assured)

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If you would like to be included in the expert database, please send your CV to: info@schumanassociates.com

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Lot 2: Infrastructure, sustainable growth and jobs (potential total value 155 million EUR)

Lot 4: Human development and safety net (potential total value 73 million EUR)

For more details please see FWC SIEA 2018

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