Research & Innovation Manager

Job purpose: The Research & Innovation Unit of IFOAM Organics Europe promotes knowledge exchange and engages organic actors in participatory research to help develop the sector. The unit has ample experience in translating research outcomes into recommendations for policymakers and practitioners. The work is financed by projects of the Horizon framework programme of the EU. The Research & Innovation Manager is responsible for the supervision of the staff in the unit and acquisition of new projects.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in agronomy, or other natural sciences;
• Effective communication in English, both verbal and written
• Experience in management of R&I projects (5 years), preferably Horizon projects
• Experience in management of staff (at least 3 people)
• Knowledge about organic farming and the organic sector
• Knowledge of the EU’s food and agriculture policies
• Possession of a work permit valid for Belgium Optional
• Knowledge of other European languages such as French or German is an asset
• Work experience in Non-Governmental-Organisations

Our offer

• Full time position – Monday to Friday, 38 hours/week
• Based at the IFOAM Organics Europe office in Brussels
• High level of flexibility with floating hours and possibility of homeworking up to 3 days a week.
• Salary between 40.000 and 60.000 gross yearly depending on qualifications and experience
• Employment period: undetermined contract
• Public transport coverage from home to the office or bike km reimbursement
• Home working allowance on daily base
• Hospitalisation and health insurance plan A-Z from DKV
• Meal voucher (€8/ working day with €1.09 at charge of the employee)
• €250 eco-cheque/year (prorate of the number of months worked)
• Working from abroad (max 1 month per civil year)
• 24 days holiday per year
• Extra holiday: Christmas Break from 24th December to 31st December and the Friday after Assumption
• Only EU citizens or with a valid Belgian working permit
• Starting date: From 01/09/2024

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