Project Officer, Critical Raw Materials (m/f/d) at EIT RawMaterials

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Coordination, Stakeholder Management, Data Analysis, CRM Intelligence, EU Project Management, Supply Chain Analysis, Market Research, Reporting, Consortium Support, Procurement, Budget Tracking, Technical Writing

Industry

mining

Description

Company Description About EIT RawMaterials As the world moves towards a greener future, the demand for raw materials—minerals and metals—is set to increase immensely over the next three decades. Europe faces a critical challenge in securing a stable supply of these essential resources. This challenge is where EIT RawMaterials steps in. EIT RawMaterials is at the forefront of driving innovation and sustainability in the raw materials sector. As an Innovation Community within the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), we collaborate with over 300 partners across industry, academia, and research institutes. Together, we forge dynamic, long-term partnerships to develop innovative solutions that meet Europe's growing demand for raw materials Position Role Overview The Project Officer, Critical Raw Materials (m/f/d) will support the execution of CRM and EU-funded projects through effective coordination, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven reporting. Working under senior guidance, the role ensures the timely delivery of activities and contributes to high-quality deliverables and project outputs. The position also supports proposal development and the integration of results into the organisation’s intelligence platforms. Tasks and Responsibilities Project Coordination & Consortium Support (EU projects): Support the planning, execution, and delivery of CRM intelligence projects (e.g. supply chains, mining and processing activities) under the supervision of Senior member of the Innovation Team Track timelines, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with CRM project requirements and EU reporting standards Prepare and maintain project documentation (work plans, reports, meeting minutes) Support coordination of consortium activities and deliverables across CRM Facility and related initiatives Assist in organizing project events (e.g. webinars, workshops) on critical raw materials topics Contribute to final reports and project closure activities Stakeholder & Partnership Management : Coordinate with internal teams and external partners (e.g. DG INTPA, EU Delegations, industry experts) to ensure timely and accurate delivery Develop, maintain, and expand a network of stakeholders in the CRM ecosystem (mining, refining, recycling, policy) Coordinate day-to-day communication with internal teams and external partners Organize meetings, workshops, and webinars; ensure proper follow-up on action points Support SIGN (Strategic Insights Group Network ) on their stakeholder management activities Intelligence & Strategy Development: Ensure systematic collection, validation, and integration of CRM data (supply chains, market data, environmental impacts) into the company intelligence platform Synthesize complex CRM data into executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations Contribute to supply chain analyses, market studies, and strategic briefs on critical raw materials Review and support publication of articles, studies, and knowledge outputs Focus on Data Analysis & Reporting (aligned with team needs): Collect, clean, and analyse sector-specific data (mining, processing, recycling, and environmental data) Support the development of reports, dashboards, and visualizations for decision-making Contribute, in link with projects, to the integration and maintenance of data within the Intelligence Platform Cross-team & Internal Contributions: Provide ad-hoc support to Innovation Team activities (e.g. M2I Platform, CRM-related evaluations, proposals) Collaborate with other EIT RawMaterials teams (Education, Access to Finance, Communication, Academies, Operations) on CRM-related tasks Operational & Procurement Support: Support procurement processes (RfA, RfP preparation, follow-up with suppliers and experts in the CRM domain), Assist in budget tracking and administrative project tasks Requirements & Skills Master’s degree or PhD in Materials Science, Geology, Physics, Chemistry, or a related scientific or engineering discipline Proven experience working in an industrial environment Experience participating in collaborative and/or multi-stakeholder projects Strong IT literacy; training or certification in IT or Data Analysis is considered a strong asset Approximately 3–5 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in a junior to early-career role Other information Additional Information & Our Recruitment Process Commitment to Diversity: EIT RawMaterials is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background. Employment Type: Temporary Position on a two-year contract with the possibility of extension. Position Location: Germany, Belgium The position will stay open until a successful candidate is chosen. Application Review: Our team thoroughly reviews each application. Please make sure to submit your CV in English. Initial Interview (30 minutes): Meet with the hiring manager and recruitment team. Second Interview (60 minutes): Second interview with a presentation on a relevant topic to the hiring manager and the HR team. Offer: If successful, receive an offer to join our team.

Responsibilities

The Project Officer coordinates EU-funded projects focused on Critical Raw Materials, managing consortium activities and stakeholder engagement. They are responsible for collecting and analyzing sector-specific data to develop strategic reports and intelligence platforms.