EU Project Manager

Location: Remote in Europe (with regular travel to Brussels and partner countries)

Contract type: Full-time (employment or long-term service contract, depending on country of residence and status)

Would you like to play a key role in one of Europe’s largest networks in Vocational Education and Training (VET)? Join EVBB  a leading umbrella organisation uniting over 800 members in 81 countries .

EVBB designs, manages, and delivers high-impact EU-funded projects that shape the future of skills, VET systems, inclusion, and employment across Europe and beyond.

We are looking for a EU Projects Manager with a solid track record in EU-funded project management (Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, AMIF, CERV, etc.) who can lead complex initiatives from proposal design to implementation, while working mainly remotely and travelling to Brussels for key meetings and events.

In close cooperation with the Brussels team, you will:

• Lead the implementation and coordination of EU-funded projects , ensuring timely delivery, quality control, risk management, and full compliance with Grant Agreements and Programme Rules.
• Coordinate and support project partners : agendas, minutes, follow-up, internal deadlines, and methodological guidance.
• Prepare and submit interim and final reports (narrative, technical, and in coordination with the financial manager) to the relevant Managing Authorities.
• Draft and contribute to competitive project proposals (Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, AMIF, CERV, etc.), including work plans, logical frameworks, impact pathways, KPIs, and exploitation strategies.
• Support funding intelligence and consortium building , identifying calls, matching partners, and structuring roles and work packages.
• Contribute to dissemination and policy activities , in cooperation with EVBB’s communication and advocacy team.
• Represent EVBB in online and in-person meetings, conferences, and study visits , mainly in Brussels and partner countries.

• Minimum 3 years of proven experience in managing EU-funded projects (e.g. Erasmus+ KA2/CoVE/CB, Horizon Europe, AMIF, CERV or similar).
• Strong understanding of the EU funding landscape , project cycle management, lump-sum logic, and reporting mechanisms.
• University degree (Bachelor or Master) in  European Studies, Educational science, International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Education, Social Sciences or a closely related field.
• Excellent command of English (C1 level) , both written and spoken. Knowledge of other European languages is a strong asset.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multi-country consortia , manage priorities, and meet tight deadlines while working largely online.
• High level of autonomy, reliability, and attention to detail , with a solution-oriented and cooperative mindset.
• Availability to travel to Brussels and other partner locations several times per year (project meetings, events, study visits, etc.).
• Experience in VET, skills, employment, social inclusion, or education policy will be considered a strong advantage.

• A competitive remuneration package , aligned with experience, responsibility level, and location (employment contract or long-term service contract, to be defined case by case).
• A hybrid model : you work primarily from your country of residence in Europe, with regular missions to Brussels and partner countries for key events, meetings, and conferences (travel and accommodation covered according to EVBB rules and project budgets).
• A mission-driven, international environment , working with VET providers, ministries, social partners, and EU-level networks.
• The opportunity to shape flagship EU projects in VET, skills and inclusion, and to contribute to EVBB’s growing role as a European and global actor.
• Real growth prospects in responsibility (WP leadership, coordination of major initiatives, policy and advocacy input, supervision of junior staff, etc.).

Please send Your CV to sonia.degroote@evbb.eu with the subject line:

• “Application EU Projects Manager (Remote Europe)” . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.