Mental Health Europe Full-Time Project Officer (temporary contract

Mental Health Europe Full-Time Project Officer (temporary contract) About Mental Health Europe

Mental Health Europe is the main independent European non-governmental network organisation committed to the protection of the rights of persons with psychosocial disabilities, the promotion of positive mental health, the prevention of mental distress, and the improvement of mental health care and social inclusion.. More at: www.mentalhealtheurope.org

We are looking for a motivated Project Officer to join our team in Brussels. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the coordination and implementation of EU-funded projects, support project-related policy work, and cultivate meaningful partnerships with key stakeholders. The Project Officer will assist with the day-to-day operational management of projects, including task monitoring, resource coordination, reporting, and support for project planning and proposal development.

Reporting to the Programme Manager, the Project Officer will collaborate with the wider team and member organisations to strengthen project implementation, contribute to policy development through project activities, and enhance the visibility of project work at the EU level.

Mental Health Europe is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment for all our employees. We encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds to apply.

Project Coordination

• Project Management: Lead the full project cycle including planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. Track progress against milestones, work plans, and overall objectives to ensure timely delivery of all activities and outputs.
• Budget Oversight: Monitor project expenditures, ensure compliance with financial procedures, and verify all supporting documentation. Maintain strict adherence to the approved budget.
• Reporting & Documentation: Draft and revise technical and financial reports in line with donor requirements. Maintain up-to-date project documentation and support narrative reporting.
• Stakeholder & Partner Coordination: Represent Mental Health Europe in project meetings and ensure effective communication with stakeholders, donors, and partners. Coordinate internal teams and implementing partners to foster smooth collaboration and alignment throughout project implementation.
• Monitoring, Evaluation & Quality Assurance: Oversee project performance, support evaluation processes, implement risk mitigation strategies, and ensure all deliverables meet established quality standards.
• Administrative & Logistical Support: Manage scheduling, coordinate meetings, take minutes, and support the organisation of project-related events to ensure smooth and efficient project operations.

Project Development

• Supporting the development of project proposals, including drafting proposals and scoping for funding opportunities.

Events

• Represent Mental Health Europe by attending and presenting at external events, ensuring the organisation’s visibility and active engagement in areas relevant to the project portfolio.

Members and partners

• Outreach to potential members when the occasion arises;
• Building strategic relationships and liaising with relevant institutions and organisations.

Other tasks may be assigned from time‑to‑time after assessing workload.

• Educated at university level in a relevant field
• Two years of work experience (excluding internships), preferably in project implementation and coordination of EU-funded projects in fields relevant to Mental Health Europe’s work
• Excellent organisational skills with strong priority-setting, autonomy, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail
• Proficient in drafting reports and project…