EIT Community Officer (ECO) in Greece

ABOUT THE EIT REGIONAL INNOVATION SCHEME (EIT RIS) :

Introduced in 2014, the EIT Regional Innovation Scheme (EIT RIS) is a new element of the EIT Community

outreach strategy and the EIT’s answer to encouraging wider participation in its innovation activities.

The EIT RIS is an outreach scheme that:

  • increases the innovation capacity of the moderate and modest developed regions in Europe by innovation,
  • supports the regions to benefit from the EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs),
  • supports the integration of business, higher education, and research

The EIT RIS is based on engagement between the KICs and selected partnerships from business, higher education, and research, as well as regional policymakers, public entities, and other stakeholders essential to spurring innovation in Europe. It capitalizes on the potential offered by Europe’s regional diversity to make a lasting impact on innovation in Europe.

RIS countries are:

  • EU Member States: Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Portugal, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Romania.
  • EU outermost regions: Azores, Canary Islands, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Madeira, Martinique, Mayotte, Reunion Island and Saint-Martin.
  • Horizon Europe Associated Countries in Europe: North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Türkiye, Ukraine.

How to apply :

EIT Manufacturing is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity. To build a strong innovation community in Europe that works for everyone, it is vital that we have a diverse range of skills, knowledge, and experience in the sector. Therefore, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the above criteria and encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, and other underrepresented groups.

To apply for this position, please, fill out the Application Template, Annex 2. Complete the four elements

of the application:

  1. Personal contact details;
  2. A full curriculum vitae and
  3. A Cover Letter demonstrating how you match the skills defined in the job description – with examples provided.

Please send your application via e-mail to: clcsoutheasthr@eitmanufacturing.eu with subject “EIT Community Officer Greece Applicant name ”.

Deadline : 29th November 2024