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

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.

1. Application Review: Our team thoroughly reviews each application. Please make sure to submit your CV in English.

2. Initial Interview (30 minutes): Meet with the hiring manager and recruitment team.

3. Second Interview (60 minutes): Second interview with a presentation on a relevant topic to the hiring manager and the HR team.

4. Offer: If successful, receive an offer to join our team.