European Advisor - International Development

hub.brussels is looking for a

European Advisor - International Development

in Brussels.

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

The team

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

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.