Mental Health Europe is looking for a Senior Programme Coordinator

Overall management of projects’ portfolio:

• Defining, building and managing a programme roadmap and associated budgets
• Monitoring the timely implementation of project activities; deliverables ‘preparation and related spending Liaising with MHE colleagues involved in projects’ activities
• Identifying and managing project related risks and proposing corrective actions
• Providing guidance on and ensuring compliance with the different contractual frameworks
• Providing supervision to project reporting, including coordination of technical reports’ drafting, consolidation of supporting documentation/evidence, drafting of financial reports, management of timesheets, in collaboration with the Head of Operations and Administration Officer
• Liaising with partners and donors for contractual, reporting or other daily issues
• Supporting project financial reviews from donors and financial audits as needed
• Participating in the development, implementation and monitoring of the organisation’s work plan
• Working closely with MHE’s Communications team and with external stakeholders to ensure that project communication is fully integrated into communication plans.

Project proposal development:

• Monitoring of funding opportunities in line with the strategic priorities of the organisation
• Preparing funding applications
• Participating in the meetings and trainings on the different funding streams as required to stay up to date on the latest developments
• Developing knowledge on the rules and guidelines of new funders and their contractual provisions to ensure compliance in implementation
• Supporting the review of funding agreements and contracts in liaison with the Head of Operations.

Programme evaluation:

• Contributing to the development and implementation of M&E plans for the organisation’s work plan
• Developing tools for data collection and carrying out data collection concerning the evaluation of the organisation’s work plan
• Supporting M&E activities within projects
• Reviewing documents and reports

• Performs any other relevant duties as may be assigned

Qualifications/Training

An advanced university degree (Master degree or equivalent) in a relevant field.

Competencies and experience

Essential:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience
• Proven experience in managing EU-funded projects including finances
• Outstanding organisational and time-management skills, with focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills & ability to translate technical information into digestible information
• Flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to suggest improvements to workflows and processes
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent writing, communication, networking and negotiation skills
• High proficiency in oral and written English (CEFR C2 equivalent)
• Commitment to the values, vision and mission of MHE
• All applicants must be qualified, eligible and able to work in Belgium.

Desirable:

• Experience of working in an NGO at EU level
• Additional EU languages are an asset

Our offer: 

• The possibility to contribute to better mental health for all
• Work in a friendly and flexible working environment at the heart of the Brussels EU district in a dynamic, inclusive and international team;
• Permanent full-time or part-time contract (80% = 4 days per week);
• Possibility to work according to a hybrid working arrangement: partly in-office and partly tele-working;
• A competitive monthly gross salary according to experience;
• Hospitalisation insurance, pension scheme, contribution to public transport, 13^th month, teleworking allowance, additional holidays, and lunch vouchers;
• MHE is an equal opportunities employer.

• The possibility to contribute to better mental health for all;
• Work in a friendly and flexible working environment at the heart of the Brussels EU district in a small, dynamic, inclusive and international team;
• Permanent part-time contract – 80% or 50% (based on a 38 hour full time) – with possibility for increase further on;
• Possibility to work according to a hybrid working arrangement: partly in-office and partly tele-working;
• A competitive monthly gross salary according to experience;
• Hospitalisation insurance, pension scheme, contribution to public transport, 13th month, teleworking allowance, and lunch vouchers;
• MHE is an equal opportunities employer.