Contract: Fixed-term contract (CDD) – One year – Full-time
Location: Brussels (Belgium)
Preferred start date: ASAP
Indicative gross monthly salary (index 2026 included): €3,707.66
Please read the application information below carefully before applying.
WHO ARE WE?
The European Women’s Lobby (EWL) is the largest organisation of women’s associations in the European Union, with members in 33 countries. We work tirelessly to promote gender equality, defend women’s rights, and ensure that real women’s voices are heard at the European political level.
EWL mobilises collective expertise to address the major issues affecting women and acts as a catalyst for systemic change. As an inclusive and confident feminist movement, we strive for a society in which women’s rights are fully respected and equality between women and men becomes a lived reality.
ROLE PURPOSE
As a Programme Officer, you will play a central role in the implementation and coordination of EWL programmes, with a particular focus on the regranting scheme.
The position ensures effective grant management, close collaboration with member organisations, and high-quality delivery, monitoring, and reporting of funded projects that advance women’s rights and gender equality across Europe.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the Regranting roject
- Manage the full regranting cycle: calls for proposals, outreach, information sessions, application management, and support to evaluation and selection processes.
- Act as the main contact point for applicants and EWL member organisations.
- Draft, administer, and monitor grant agreements.
- Oversee grantee implementation, including narrative and financial reporting.
- Identify risks and propose capacity-building support where needed.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for accountability and donor reporting.
- Contribute to organisational learning, visibility, and knowledge-sharing.
Financial, administrative and operational support
- Support budget reviews and financial documentation with the finance team.
- Prepare contracts and manage related administrative procedures.
- Guide grantees on financial reporting and compliance requirements.
- Liaise with external consultants and service providers.
- Maintain internal databases and document management systems.
- Provide administrative support for smooth project implementation.
- Collaborate across Secretariat portfolios to ensure coherence and impact.
Funding knowledge and expertise
- Contribute to European Commission funding applications and reporting.
- Support the management of a diversified funding portfolio (institutional, private, corporate, foundations, individual donors).
QUALIFICATIONS
- University degree in a relevant field (e.g. business administration, economics, finance, social sciences, European studies, international relations, gender studies, development studies).
- Minimum four years’ professional experience in programme/project or grant management.
- Proven experience with European Commission funding.
- Strong understanding of grant-making and regranting processes.
- Experience in financial management and budget review.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent written and spoken English; other European languages are an asset.
- Strong commitment to feminist values, gender equality, and EWL’s mission.
WHAT WE OFFER
By joining EWL, you become part of a passionate and committed team working for real change.
We offer a competitive salary package including:
- DKV hospitalisation insurance (after six months)
- Complementary pension scheme
- Meal vouchers and eco-cheques
- 13th-month salary
- Full reimbursement of public transport costs
- Additional paid leave
- Homeworking options with financial compensation
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION
Please read carefully before applying:
- Applications must be submitted exclusively by email to
programmeofficer@european-womens-lobby.odoo.com. - Applications must include a CV and a motivation letter, sent as two separate documents attached to the email (no links or combined files)
- Deadline: 19 January 2026 at 00:00 (CET)
EWL reserves the right to close the recruitment process earlier if a sufficient number of high-quality applications is received. Candidates are therefore strongly encouraged not to wait until the last minute to apply. - Applications not submitted according to the procedure described above, including applications submitted via LinkedIn, will not be considered.
- Candidates must hold a valid work permit.
- As the position is based in Brussels, candidates must be legally resident in Belgium at the time of application.
