Funding Fairer Futures Project Lead at ECOLISE – European Community-Led Climate Action Initiative @ECOLISE

Overview

This position offers the opportunity to lead the Funding Fairer Futures (FFF) project, focusing on strategic coordination, project management, community engagement, and policy advocacy to support grassroots initiatives across Europe committed to climate justice and sustainable development.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee project implementation, timelines, and deliverables in compliance with grant requirements.
• Support budget planning, financial oversight, and risk management.
• Ensure quality assurance and timely delivery of project activities.
• Act as the main contact for project partners and foster strong collaboration.
• Facilitate team meetings, communication, and ensure team cohesion.
• Lead narrative and financial reporting, including biannual updates.
• Coordinate inputs from team members and subgrantees.
• Support Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) processes.
• Support the implementation of participatory subgranting activities, including calls for proposals.
• Engage stakeholders to promote the Regenerative Communities Fund.
• Coordinate policy dialogues, advocacy, and campaign activities.
• Amplify community-led initiatives’ contributions to climate and social justice.
• Explore strategic partnerships and fundraising opportunities.

Requirements

• Proven experience in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with EU-funded projects (e.g., DEAR, Horizon) and reporting.
• Strong facilitation skills for participatory, multi-stakeholder processes.
• Knowledge of community-led initiatives, climate justice, regenerative development, and social inclusion.
• Experience managing subgranting or participatory funding programs.
• Collaborative leadership skills with a participatory governance approach.

Benefits

• Type: Freelance (invoice-based) or employment (based in Belgium).
• Period: June 2026 – June 2027, with potential renewal.
• Location: Remote (Europe), with an option for office in Brussels.
• Remuneration: €265 gross/day (55% FTE), approximately 10.03 days/month.
• Flexibility: Work schedule adaptable, with periods of increased intensity.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application via the link: Apply here.

Successful applicants are expected to join the team by mid-June 2026.

Deadline

May 22, 2026