Adresse1 - Working at the VUB
The Centre for Digitalisation, Democracy and Innovation (CD2I) at the Brussels School of Governanceat the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) conducts cutting-edge academic and policy-relevant research on the ongoing digital transformation of society. We critically examine the evolution of new modes of governance from an interdisciplinary perspective, specifically in terms of multistakeholder and democratic processes that involve private, public, and civil society actors, whilst paying attention to issues of power and participation. Key themes addressed by the Centre are sovereignty in a digital age, agency in algorithmic governance, information distrust and disorder, and innovation in digital research.
For almost 50 years, the Vrije Universiteit Brussel has stood for freedom, equality and connectedness. These values are strongly present on our campuses, in our students as well as our staff. At the VUB, you’ll find a diverse collection of personalities: pure innovators and especially people who are 100% their authentic selves. With about 3.500 employees, we are the largest Flemish-speaking employer in Brussels, an international city with which we are all too happy to be connected, and around which our four campuses are located.
2 - Position Description
As a part-time or full-time Project Manager you will be responsible for the administrative management of several projects within the Centre, such as the EU-funded EDMO BELUX project researching disinformation (and potentially its successor project starting in June/July 2024) and the VUB Large Research Group analysing sustainability (in a broad sense).
A quick look at your work package:
- You are responsible for the overall coordination and management, including financial and technical reporting;
- You communicate with funders (EU or other) and ensure compliance with donor requirements;
- You also coordinate and communicate with project partners and other stakeholders, establish potential new collaborations with individuals, organisations or relevant institutes;
- You are responsible for planning and realising various logistical tasks linked to the organisation of meetings, events, conferences etc.;
- You coordinate communication tasks, such as newsletter production, dissemination of publications, social media management, and project visibility;
- And finally, you support the general administrative work of the Centre.
For this function, our Campus in Etterbeek will serve as your home base.
3 - Profile
What do we expect from you?
- You hold a university degree or have equivalent experience in project management, communication, European studies, or other relevant social sciences field;
- You have knowledge of and interest in issues linked to the digital transformation of society and governance, especially its intersection with disinformation and sustainability;
- You have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (other languages are an asset, especially Dutch and French);
- You have proven experience in project management of EU-funded projects, including financial and technical reporting and consortium coordination;
- You have experience in working with online platforms, and the ability to work with WordPress and/or other content management systems;
- You are able to organize your work and meet deadlines;
- You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- You are flexible and good at multitasking;
- You are creative and solution-oriented;
- You are able to work independently.
4 - Offer
Are you going to be our new colleague? You will be offered a temporary (1 year) full-time or part-time contract at a salary linked to Grade 7, depending on your competences and previous relevant work experience.
At the VUB, you’re guaranteed an open, involved and diverse workplace where you are offered opportunities to (further) build on your career. As well as this, you’ll enjoy various benefits:
- Full reimbursement for your home-work commute with public transport according to VUB-policy, or compensation if you come by bike;
- Cost-free hospitalisation and group insurance with guaranteed income;
- The space to form your job content and continuously learn via VUB LRN;
- Excellent facilities for sport and exercise;
- Ecocheques;
- Delicious meals at attractive prices in our campus restaurants;
- An open, family-friendly work environment where attention is paid to work-life balance, and exceptional holiday arrangements with 35 days of leave (based on a fulltime contract).
5 - Interested?
Is this the job you have been dreaming of? Apply before 8 January. Send us your CV, letter of motivation and the highest degree you’ve attained (not applicable for VUB alumni).
Your application will undergo various steps as follows:
- Step 1: CV screening by one of our recruiters.
- Step 2: An interview scheduled in the week of 15 January (although we reserve the right to change the date).
Do you have any questions? Contact Laura De Decker at jobs_bsog@vub.be.
Would you like to know what it’s like to work at the VUB?
Go to www.jobs.vub.be and find all there is to know about our campuses, benefits, strategic goals and your future colleagues.
6 - For office use
Contract: temporary contract (1 year)
Head unit/faculty: Brussels School of Governance
FTE: fulltime (or part time)
Function: Management Support
Pay grade group: Grade 7
Recrutement type: hiring
