Business Development Assistant

Profile

We are looking for a motivated individual with a proven ability to master complex administrative tasks within short deadlines. She or he must be dependable, well-organised and meticulous, and should enjoy maintaining and developing efficient information management systems.

Essential characteristics (please do not apply unless you match all of these):

• Good coordination skills 
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Advanced knowledge of MS-Office software – especially Word and Excel
• Ability to stay cool under the pressure of tight deadlines
• Valid work permit for Belgium 
   

Desirable characteristics:

• Team player with sense of humour
• Knowledge and understanding of commercial tendering and/or public procurement
• Interested in strategic communication projects
• Relevant academic qualifications
   

Mission

The role consists of the following activities:

• Strategic monitoring of tenders that are of potential interest to ESN
• Analysis of the administrative requirements of tenders and ensuring ESN’s documents are available and up to date in time for tender submission
• Liaising with partners and subcontractors to ensure the necessary documents are available and correct in time for tender submission
• Managing the flow of project references within the ESN – ensuring these are up to date and ready to be used in a tender. This involves internal coordination to ensure this information is reflected not just in tenders but also in CVs, on the website and on social media channels.
• Final production of tenders, including physical production and dispatch
• Other administrative, clerical and secretarial support for the Business Development team
   

Contact

Candidates matching all of the essential characteristics listed above, will be called for a first interview. The interview process will include a practical test.

Please send your CV and motivation letter to esn-vacancies@esn.eu or via the online form.