Confederation of European Senior Expert Services is looking for a Junior Project Officer (Part-time; French-speaking)

Part-time (50%) | Brussels | January 2027

The Confederation of European Senior Expert Services (CESES) is looking for a motivated and proactive Junior Project Officer to join our team in the beginning of 2027.

CESES is a European network bringing together organisations that mobilise the knowledge and experience of senior experts through volunteering. We work to promote active ageing, intergenerational cooperation and the recognition of older people as valuable contributors to society and the economy.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working in an international environment, is comfortable taking responsibility for their own work and is interested in contributing to both European projects and the day-to-day activities of a European network.

What will you do?

Your main responsibility will be to support the implementation of two Erasmus+ projects in which CESES participates as a partner .

This will include:

• Managing CESES’ activities and responsibilities within the assigned European projects;
• Following project work plans, deliverables, milestones and deadlines;
• Participating in project meetings and maintaining regular communication with project partners;
• Contributing to project activities, events, deliverables and reporting;
• Supporting the administrative and financial follow-up of project activities;
• Ensuring that CESES fulfils its commitments towards project coordinators and partners.

Alongside your project responsibilities, you will work closely with CESES’ management and provide support across other areas of the organisation, depending on ongoing priorities. This may include:

• Communication and dissemination activities;
• Policy-related activities and monitoring;
• Administrative and financial tasks;
• Support in drafting new European project proposals;
• General organisational and operational support.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with:

• Familiarity working with EU-funded projects, specifically Erasmus+;
• Good understanding of the EU project lifecycle , from proposal and preparation for implementation and reporting;
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills;
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks;
• A proactive and solution-oriented approach;
• Patience, flexibility and the ability to work collaboratively in an international environment;
• Fluent English and French , both written and spoken.

Experience working with Erasmus+ Projects with the main EU platforms and tools and experience within European networks/associations or NGOs will be considered assets .

What do we offer?

• A part-time, one-year fixed-term contract (CDD), with the possibility of renewal;
• The opportunity to work directly on European projects and gain experience across different areas of a European-level organisation;
• A varied role combining project management, communication, advocacy and organisational activities;
• A small and international working environment where you will have autonomy and the opportunity to contribute ideas and take responsibility.

How to apply

Please send:

• Your CV - maximum 2 pages ; and
• A cover letter - maximum 1 page , explaining your motivation and relevant experience.
• Candidates who qualify for specific employment contract conditions are encouraged to mention this in their application;

Applications should be sent to recruitment@ceses.eu by 9 November 2026 .

Please use ‘Junior Project Officer - Application’ as the subject of your email.

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