In our Brussels Office, Rond Point Schuman, with remote-working possibility

Deadline for applications: 28 February 2021

Schuman Associates is a dynamic European 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, trade associations, NGOs and governments.

In the context of the new MFF and Next Generation EU, Schuman Associates aims to support private and public clients to grow their businesses with EU funding for production, energy efficiency, digital transformation, innovation, urban development, education and skills, and more.

We offer this vacancy for committed, solution-oriented individuals.

Responsibilities

Be the primary point of contact and build long-term relationships with clients

Responsible for keeping current clients satisfied and delivering client service on a day-to-day basis

Support clients through email, phone, online presentations, screen-share and in person meetings

Develop a trusted advisor relationship with key accounts, stakeholders and executive sponsors

Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our services according to client needs and objectives

Communicate clearly the progress of monthly/quarterly initiatives to internal and external stakeholders

Forecast and track key account metrics

Liaise between the client and internal teams

Manage small teams

Requirements

Minimum of three years of proven management experience, delivering client-focused solutions based on client needs

Knowledge of the European Commission EU funding programmes, such as the Structural and Investment Funds and Recovery and Resilience Facility

Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organisation, including executive and C-level

Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail

Technical knowledge and understanding of the digital sector (Telecoms, Cloud, 5G, etc.)

Soft skills: Listening, Relationship and Trust Building, Communication skils, Interpersonal skills, Empathy, Adaptability

Language: English at native level or equivalent

Interviews will be conducted via Skype.

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

(Confidentiality assured)

Schuman Associates manages a database of experts for various EU-funded projects, both long and short term.

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

Schuman Associates is present at the European Investment Bank Framework Contract to support its activities in the Africa Digital Transformation initiative.

The maximum value of the contract is 2 MEUR. The individual assignments, which will have medium to long term implications, will span across four main themes of the Africa Digital Transformation :

1. Policy: contribution to the development of a National Digital Economy Strategy
2. Elaborate business plans for Digital infrastructure requirements (may include PPPs)
3. Provision of support with regards to developing Cybersecurity policy and action plans
4. Support business planning for digital transformation, entrepreneurship and digital economy based growth

If you are an expert across these topics and would like to be included in our roster of experts please send your cv to irati@schumanassociates.com

Schuman Associates provides consultancy services to international donor agencies. We are members of two different consortia participating in DG DEVCO FWC Services for the implementation of external aid 2018.

The duration of the contract is 4 years, with a potential total value of 650 million EUR.

Schuman Associates is present in the following Lots of FWC SIAE 2018:

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

Lot 4: Human development and safety net (potential total value73 million EUR)

For more details please see FWC SIEA 2018

If you are interested in working with us as an expert and in being included in our roster, please send your CV in EuropeAid format in English or French to: irati@schumanassociates.com