POLIS is recruiting a project coordinator for sustainable mobility!
For its Brussels-based secretariat, POLIS is looking for an experienced project coordinator, who
will be employed on a full-time one-year contract with the possibility of an extension.
The main tasks associated with this position involve:

• Coordinating POLIS’ involvement in a selection of EU-funded projects (Horizon Europe,
  Interreg…) in the field of sustainable urban mobility;
• Drafting policy recommendations and practitioner guidelines;
• Managing reference groups of cities regarding user need requirements, transferability of good practice, and the deployment of innovative transport solutions;
• Organising training and capacity-building activities on innovative mobility solutions;
• Establishing and maintaining relations with project partners and transport stakeholders;
• Carrying out overall project management-related tasks.

Profile
The successful candidate will be expected to have:

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience within the transport field;
• Excellent knowledge of the urban mobility domain in its different dimensions;
• European project management expertise and experience;
• Very good analytical and writing skills;
• Experience with drafting texts in English;
• A strong ability to work independently, under pressure, and on a wide range of activities;
• A relevant university degree;
• An excellent command of English (spoken and written); knowledge of other European languages will be an asset.

Applicants must – for legal reasons – hold EU citizenship or a valid EU residence permit and a valid Belgian work permit. They have to live and work in Belgium. They should be able to join the POLIS team in November 2024.
What we offer
A full-time one-year contract with the possibility of an extension, a salary and benefits in line with experience and expertise, and an attractive, flexible, dynamic and people-friendly working environment.
How to apply
Please send your motivation letter and CV to Karen Vancluysen, kvancluysen@polisnetwork.eu, POLIS Secretary General, by 25 September 2024.
About POLIS
POLIS is the leading European network of cities and regions on urban transport innovation, where European local and regional authorities have been working together since 1998 to promote sustainable mobility through the deployment of innovative transport solutions.
Our aim is to improve local transport through integrated strategies that address the economic, social and environmental dimensions of transport. To this end, we support the exchange of experiences and the transfer of knowledge between our members and facilitate the dialogue with mobility stakeholders from the private sector. Fostering these partnerships makes research and innovation in transport more accessible and scalable. We also act as the voice of our members towards the European institutions to help shape EU mobility policy.

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