The team

By accepting the role of European Advisor, you will join a team of 14 people within the International Development Department.

Missions

NCP (National Contact Point) Brussels

• Supporting Brussels-based players as part of the Horizon Europe programme, more specifically Clusters 5 & 6 and associated partnerships (e.g. DUT): providing information and advice on setting up projects, monitoring implementation, and supporting the utilisation of results.
• Coordinating hub.brussels’ participation in European NCP networks for Clusters 5 & 6 (GREENET, CARE4BIO projects): project management, implementation of activities, technical and financial monitoring, reporting.
• Representing hub.brussels, the Brussels Region or Belgium in governance bodies (BE, EU) in which NCPs participate, contributing to Belgium’s positioning.

Enterprise Europe Brussels

• Supporting Brussels-based companies, particularly SMEs, in their internationalisation process, by providing targeted advice on access to funding, intellectual property, sustainability, innovation and digitalisation.
• Supporting the establishment of international partnerships, facilitating technological, innovation and R&D collaborations between eligible Brussels-based organisations and selected foreign partners.

Profile

(mandatory criteria in bold)

• You have a Master’s degree
• If you obtained your diploma abroad, equivalence should be recognised by one of the communities of the Belgian State
• You have at least three years’ professional experience acquired in the mobility, agri-food, bioeconomy or environment sector, through activities in:
  • Business development, and/or
  • Technological research and development, and/or
  • Management of H2020 or Horizon Europe projects or management of European programmes i.e. H2020, Horizon Europe, COSME, SMP, and/or
  • Support for innovative SMEs, and/or
  • Entrepreneurial activity in the sector
• You are proficient in at least one of the two official languages (French/Dutch) with a willingness to learn the second
• You are fluent in English (both spoken and written)
• You are prepared to travel for short periods, mainly in Europe
• Knowledge of the Brussels institutional environment, particularly in the field of economy, research and innovation and of Brussels R&I stakeholders
• Knowledge of project management methodologies
• A proven interest in science, industry, entrepreneurship, societal issues and technological or non-technological innovation

Offer

• A full-time, fixed-term contract, from 15 February to 14 September 2026
• A gross salary according to the grade A101 ABAE scales
• Competitive fringe benefits
• Work-life balance
• Consideration of reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities
• Find out more about our benefits and our selection procedure.

The key dates for this selection procedure are:

• 09/12/2025 : anonymous written test
• 08-09/01/2026 : motivation interview

Interested?

Please send your CV and cover letter using the French or Dutch application form, in accordance with your linguistic regime, before 18/11/2025 at 2:00 PM. Late applications or those submitted in any other manner will not be considered.