EU Projects Officer

EU Projects Officer

European Cancer Organisation

Brussels, Belgium

Are you dynamic, organised, and motivated by impact?

Are you interested in project management, public health, and EU funding programmes?

Do you want to contribute to a mission that improves the lives of cancer patients, survivors, and their families across Europe?

If so, the European Cancer Organisation (ECO) may be looking for you.

In this full-time Brussels-based role, you will support a portfolio of EU-funded projects contributing to Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan and the EU Cancer Mission. You will work closely with experts, clinicians, patients, carers and policymakers to help deliver meaningful change in cancer prevention, care, and quality of life.

Your Responsibilities

As EU Projects Officer, you will contribute to the effective coordination and delivery of EU-funded projects in which ECO participates. You will be responsible for the monitoring of timelines and deliverables, ensuring smooth internal workflows, maintaining organised project records, and helping prepare materials such as agendas, presentations, reports, and meeting minutes.

You will be a main point of contact for project partners, ensuring clear communication and the timely exchange of information. You will also play a role in the organisation of meetings and events, working closely with the ECO Operations team to manage scheduling, logistics, and follow-up.

The role also includes supporting ECO’s participation in new project proposals, from monitoring new calls to drafting elements of project applications. You will help coordinate internal inputs and liaise with colleagues involved in drafting contributions.

Finally, you will contribute to ECO’s broader engagement with EU-funded initiatives relevant to cancer policy, extending beyond the projects in which ECO is a direct partner.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking a motivated and proactive professional who is eager to grow within the EU health policy funding landscape. You should be highly organised, attentive to detail, and comfortable managing multiple parallel tasks. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to present information clearly, to the point and maintain constructive relationships with diverse partners.

You should enjoy problem-solving, be willing to take initiative, and be able to keep calm and focused when navigating complexity or dealing with unexpected challenges.1-2 years of prior professional experience in project management is required, with knowledge of EU funding programmes (particularly EU4Health and Horizon Europe) being an advantage. Fluency in written and spoken English is critical, and proficiency in additional European languages is welcome. Proficiency using Microsoft Office tools,particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams, is required.

We welcome applicants who demonstrate strong organisational ability, motivation to learn, and a commitment to high-quality work.