Senior EU Affairs and Public Funding Manager

We are looking for an experienced and driven individual to lead on researching, preparing, submitting, and managing grant proposals/reports for EU institutional funders and European public funders that support Commit Global’s goals and meet funder guidelines and criteria.

Requirements

• Between 3 to 5 years of experience in EU affairs and with institutional donors- EU funders and governments

• Demonstrated analytical and persuasive writing skills experience, including ability to convey complex information in a clear manner to a diverse audience;

• Experience with writing grants for EU institutional donors and governments

• Ability to operate in an international setting

• Is a very organized and proactive individual

• Strong fluency in English. Fluency in any other language is a plus.

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational and project management skills;

• Excellent people skills;

• Strong interpersonal, networking, and diplomacy skills;

• Able to demonstrate an ‘all-hands-on deck’ attitude when needed;

• Willing to go ‘above and beyond’ for the beneficiaries’ needs and best interests, when required;

• Able to work under tight and occasionally shifting deadlines;

• Able to work fruitfully and professionally with multiple cultures and professions;

• Willingness to relocate to Brussels after an onboarding period in Bucharest (if already in Brussels the onboarding process would take place remotely)

About the job

• Work closely with the Director of Partnerships

• Identify, build and maintain close relationships with relevant national, regional and European and EU stakeholders

• Lead on grant proposal development and submission for EU institutional donors and European public funders—preparing and organizing materials for proposals, and submitting and monitoring grant applications

• Maintain grant compliance and reporting, including outcome measurement and grant budgets

• Participate in and actively contribute to international events and high-level forums

We offer:

• The opportunity to work on strategic, large scale programmes;

• The opportunity to build and grow in an international organization;

• An amazing community of professionals supportive of your goals;

• A safe and inclusive work environment;

• A competitive salary;

• The opportunity to develop a diverse range of skills.