ERN EURO-NMD
European Reference Networks (ERNs) are networks involving centers of expertise and health care providers across Europe. They aim to tackle complex or rare diseases and conditions that require highly specialized treatment, as well as a concentration of knowledge and resources. Established in 2017 and co-funded by the European Commission, EURO-NMD is a European reference network for the thematic grouping of rare neuromuscular diseases (NMDs), a broad group of related disorders that represent a major cause of mortality and lifelong disability in children and adults.
The network brings together 84 highly specialized multidisciplinary healthcare providers (HCPs) from 25 European countries, as well as 23 patient organisations. It is structured around five disease groups, four cross cutting diagnostic groups and there are also working groups dedicated to research, ethics, education and a patient advisory committee.
EURO-NMD is currently funded by the European Union’s EU4Health program. The network also benefits from other funding schemes set up by Europe, such as the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF Telecom eHealth) and the 3rd EU Health Programme. The EURO-NMD is also a partner in other EU-funded projects, in particular the ERICA consortium, in which all 24 ERNs participates, and the European Joint Programme on Rare Diseases (EJP RD).
The coordination of EURO-NMD is based in France, at the Institute of Myology located at the heart of the largest European hospital, the Pitié-Salpêtrière, which is part of the Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP). Currently, the coordination of the ERN is ensured by the AP-HP and operated by a team of 6 people: a coordinator, a clinical advisor, a project responsible, a project manager, a communication officer and a project assistant.
Main objective
The Project Assistant position will provide day-to-day administrative organizational and secretarial support to the activities of the Network.
He/She works under the supervision of the Project Responsible, and in consultation with the ERN team, will connect with the network partners and the European Commission to allow the swift progress of the project.
Main tasks and responsibilities
The Project Assistant will be involved in a variety of tasks, including but not limited to the following:
- Supporting the day-to-day operations of the Network and all non-scientific, administrative, and financial management of the project and project-related activities;
- Conducting administrative tasks, necessary to ensure the smooth running of the project, finances and other activities (time sheets, cost claims, invoices, contracts, etc.);
- Assisting with project related communication & communication between Network members, European Commission, other ERNs and stakeholders.
- Screening incoming daily routine e-mails and forwarding to the adequate person, keeping track of pending matters;
- Setting up internal/external project-related meetings as requested, prepare minutes and follow-up of action points;
- Providing support in organizing travel and other logistics arrangements for online or in-person events and work meetings; which includes but is not limited to drafting and sending invitations and confirming participation of attendees; making travel arrangements, preparing minutes and other materials for distribution;
- Preparing, managing and updating mailing lists;
- Providing support to team members as required;
- Other tasks as appropriate.
Candidate profile
- University degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent)
- Fluency in French and English
- Previous experience with EU-funded projects or equivalent
- Ability to work in a team, in a multicultural environment
Skills
Excellent English Knowledge (both written and oral) – working language of the network
Experience in administrative tasks and financial management related to EU funded projects;
Good interpersonal skills
Responsive and adaptable
Excellent proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Highly organised and dynamic;
Desirable
- Experience/knowledge of the rare diseases field as well as the neuromuscular field will be considered a strong asset
- University degree in a Science field would be especially valuable
- Knowledge of European projects/initiatives for rare diseases is an advantage.
Job specifications
- English environment (working language of the network)
- Requires travelling in the EU (occasionally)
- Remote work possible (2 days/week)
Other
- Fixed-term contractual position attached to the Clinical Research and Innovation Delegation (DRCI) of the AP-HP
- Working hours: 100%.
- Salary according to experience, diploma and APHP’s salary grid.
Application
Please send your application (CV + cover letter) by e-mail to the following address: c.dangelo@ern-euro-nmd.eu
Desired starting date: 01/01/2023
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