Project Officer

Project Officer

About ChargeUp Europe

ChargeUp Europe is the voice of the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure industry. EV charging is an innovative, fast-evolving, dynamic sector, at the forefront of the green and digital transition. Our growing membership stands for an EV charging infrastructure roll-out that starts from the consumer needs, makes EV driving convenient across borders, and promotes an open-market model supported by open standards and protocols.

Position Overview

ChargeUp Europe is looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Officer to manage the creation of the third edition of the association’s flagship State of the Industry report. This key publication will provide insights into the current status and future trends of the EV charging sector, and your role will be critical in ensuring its successful delivery.

Key Responsibilities

The Project Officer will:

• Work closely with ChargeUp Europe’s secretariat as well as its management, policy and communications committees to lead and manage the entire process of creating the State of the Industry report, from planning to publication.
• Coordinate with internal teams, external stakeholders, and industry experts to gather and analyze relevant data and information.
• Develop and maintain a detailed project timeline, ensuring all milestones and deadlines are met.
• Organize and facilitate meetings, workshops, and reviews related to the report’s production, and regular updates to the secretariat and committees on the project’s progress.
• Liaise with an external graphic designer to coordinate the visuals and final layout of the report.
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and quality of the report’s content, including proofreading and fact-checking.
• Assist the secretariat’s policy and communications teams on ad-hoc drafting and editing tasks as required.

The ideal candidate would bring:

• 1-3 years of working experience in project management or research.
• Excellent project management skills with a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within scope.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Meticulous attention to detail, particularly in written content and data accuracy.
• Comfort in managing the inputs and opinions of a variety of stakeholders a plus
• Native or native-level English proficiency, with strong written and verbal communication skills (any additional languages are an asset).
• Sectoral experience in e-mobility or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Existing proficiency in project management tools and software is an advantage.

Drive and commitment are the most important characteristics we are looking for. If you do not check all the boxes above but are committed to delivering excellent content on a flagship report in the EV charging industry, you are welcome to apply and tell us about that in your cover letter. We are looking for a self-directed professional with an enthusiasm for the role and the sector, and will invest in the professional and personal growth of the selected candidate.

Hiring process

Interested candidates should send their a CV and motivation letter in English by October 6 COB at the latest to secretariat@chargeupeurope.eu, mentioning “Project Officer” in the subject line.

Please note that ChargeUp Europe will not consider applications that are not complete.

ChargeUp Europe values diversity and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic background.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

This is a fixed-term contract with a duration of 6 months under Belgian law. ChargeUp Europe’s established recruitment practice is to give full information on the compensation package to candidates selected for first round interviews prior to the interview.

Starting date: 1 November.

Please note that applicants must be authorized to work in the EU. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

 

 

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