Eager to help us shape this coalition of proactive young leaders?

YPA is an international coalition Brussels-based, representing more than 60 national youth organizations across Europe.  Fully focused on innovation in education, the selected candidate will manage EU-funded projects on skills development such as Erasmus+, Horizon Europe & + EC grants.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter, eager to take responsibility over project and results, proactive, team-player and passionate about project management and EU affairs. A demonstrable track-record of previous experience in EU advocacy, EU project writing and management is required.

Role and responsibilities

• Direct work with Eu institutions and EU representatives
• Executing YPA’s responsibilities within EU funded projects.
• Contributing to the definition of YPA work program for educational projects.
• Coordinating the implementation of project activities.
• Facilitating educational activities and moderating conferences and workshops.
• Contributing to the mapping of funding opportunities and drafting EU project proposals
• Representing YPA at project meetings and events on EU education policy.
• Managing a small team of junior project managers.

Requirements: 

• At least 2 years of experience with EU-funded projects, ideally related to
• Entrepreneurial mindset.
• Proven ability to manage and implement various project tasks, oversee and coordinate partners’ contributions in different working packages
• Fluency in English, including excellent drafting skills. French is a plus.
• Good understanding of the EU ecosystem
• Good understanding of non-formal education and EU education policies.
• Strong organizational skills and good time management
• Legally eligible to work in Belgium

Desirable skills 

• Excellent communication skills with and special emphasis on public speaking.
• Capacity to learn by doing.

Work Conditions

We offer a competitive salary package in line with your skills and level of experience. The employment contract will be full-time engaged. Starting date: 1^st of September 2026.

As our Project Manager, you will be part of a young, international, and dynamic team. Our office is located in Tervuren and we have established a hybrid work model. Flexible working hours are to be discussed.  Short missions abroad within the EU for project implementation are to be expected.

Please send your application by email to  opportunities@youthproaktiv.org subject: “Name_Surname_PM” including: 1. Updated CV, 2. Motivation letter, 3. Salary expectations.

Pre-selected candidates will be contacted before the 10^th of June 2026. Interviews will take place during the month of June 2026.