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Head of Unit – European Projects Shared Service
Chambres d'agriculture. Lead the service’s technical and financial activities .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing multi-stakeholder projects within the agricultural sector, with a strong focus on European project funding frameworks and effective team leadership. Proficient in financial monitoring, reporting, and fostering partnerships with R&D stakeholders.
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Project ManagementEuropean Project Funding FrameworksTeam LeadershipFinancial MonitoringStakeholder Engagement
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Hard Skills
Project DevelopmentBudget ManagementReport PreparationProposal AssessmentMultidisciplinary Team Management
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsEffective CommunicationDeadline ManagementFacilitation Skills
Industry Keywords
Horizon EuropeInterregChambers of AgricultureR&D StakeholdersEuropean Projects
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the service’s technical and financial activities
- Develop and monitor the shared service budget
- Manage a team of 9 employees involved in the development, monitoring, and dissemination of European projects
- Engage the network of Chambers of Agriculture to encourage their involvement in European projects
- Identify projects of interest to the network and promote their outcomes for the benefit of farmers and advisors
- Contribute to the development of new projects, from identifying relevant topics through to final submission
- Act as a project partner or, where appropriate, project lead
- Provide regular technical and financial activity reports to the governing bodies
- Monitor opportunities for new calls for proposals and assess their relevance
- Strengthen partnership relations with national R&D stakeholders on European issues
- Prepare and facilitate the shared service’s steering and governance meetings
- Reports to the Head of Innovation, Research and Development within the Network Services Directorate
Requirements
What you’ll need- Scientific background, with an interest in agricultural issues
- Proven experience in developing and managing multi-stakeholder projects
- Experience managing multidisciplinary and remote teams
- Strong knowledge of European project funding frameworks, including Horizon Europe and Interreg
- Knowledge of national and European R&D stakeholders
- Comfortable facilitating project teams, monitoring finances, and preparing reports
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Well-organized, able to report effectively to management, and committed to meeting deadlines and obligations
- Application must include a cover letter and CV
Benefits
Comp & perks- 16 additional leave days per year (RTT)
- Subsidized canteen or meal vouchers, depending on the administrative location
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Up to 2 remote-working days per week
- Supplemental health insurance
- Business travel