City Partnerships Officer

EIT Urban Mobility

. Identify and structure public authority priorities, policy landscapes, challenges and opportunities across Europe .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeBarcelona • SpainMid-LevelSenior💰 €35,000 - €40,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and structure public authority priorities, policy landscapes, challenges and opportunities across Europe
Turn city needs into opportunities for innovation, partnerships and engagement within EIT Urban Mobility
Support City Club webinars, peer learning and best-practice exchanges
Coordinate City Observer Group cohorts, Expressions of Interest, dissemination, project allocation, programme management and impact analysis
Support matchmaking across Regional Hubs and facilitate consortia connecting public authority needs with solutions, programmes and services
Gather public authority intelligence to inform priority domains and organisational strategy
Coordinate city engagement requests across thematic areas, EU Affairs, Regional Hubs, Horizon Lab and other programmes and events
Prepare briefings, reports and meeting materials for senior public authority leaders
Support citizen engagement programmes and user/citizen engagement for innovation projects
Promote EIT Urban Mobility’s impact, project results and thought leadership
Represent EIT Urban Mobility at European, national and regional events, conferences and workshops
Identify opportunities for public authorities to test, adopt and replicate funded solutions
Animate the public authority partner community through Mobility Innovators or equivalent channels
Share ecosystem priorities, funding opportunities, calls, project results, pilots, training opportunities and policy developments
Manage operational aspects of public authority partnerships, including onboarding, renewals, legal requirements, NetSuite and contact/intelligence databases

Requirements

What you’ll need

Good knowledge of key themes and developments in sustainable urban mobility
3+ years of experience in urban mobility, innovation, sustainable development and/or European projects, ideally working with cities, regional governments or public transport authorities
Experience with innovation and/or grant-funded projects
Understanding of public-private collaboration and innovation ecosystems
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including public speaking
Ability to turn strategic challenges into actionable collaboration opportunities
Results-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities
Willingness to travel as required
Fluency in English; other European languages are an asset
Must be a national of an EU Member State or have a working permit valid to work in Spain
Must enjoy full rights as a citizen

Benefits

Comp & perks

International environment focused on empowerment, thriving and continuous growth
Creative and diverse team
Flexible hours and remote working options and facilities
27 days of paid time off
Yearly training catalogue for career development
Work-from-home IT setup (laptop, screen, headsets)
Tax benefit powered by Cobee
Private health insurance paid by the company
Modern, flexible and collaborative workspace in the 22@ area
Bike-to-work support and secure on-site bike parking