Ecosystem Administrator (Region North)

We believe in making and shaping a competitive digital Europe that is inclusive, fair and sustainable and aim at global impact through European innovation fueled by entrepreneurial talent and digital technology.

We embody the future of innovation by mobilizing a pan-European multi-stakeholder open-innovation ecosystem of top European corporations, SMEs, startups, universities and research institutes, where students, researchers, engineers, business developers and investors address the technology, talent, skills, business and capital needs of digital entrepreneurship.

We build the next generation of digital ventures, digital products and services, and breed digital entrepreneurial talent, helping business and entrepreneurs to be at the frontier of digital innovation by providing them with technology, talent, and growth support.

The Ecosystem Administrator is accountable for efficient and effective support to EIT Digital Directors and Ecosystem Leads to facilitate the administrative and operational processes around ecosystem partners, and EIT Digital innovation and education activities and events.

The Ecosystem Administrator reports to the EIT Digital Regional Director North.  

• Provide administrative support for ecosystem operations, partner interaction, also in collaboration with peers in the EIT Digital organisation;
• Accountable for efficient and effective administrative support related to execution of EIT Digital matchmaking initiatives, partner activities and events, including regional outreach and marketing;
• Assist in grant and EU proposal activities on the regional, national, and European level;
• Responsible for documentation, accounting, controlling and reporting of some of the programmes and activities, including archives maintenance;
• Responsible for partnership process for North Region, act as a secretary to North Region Partnership meetings;
• Provide administrative support for logistics, security measures and office access.

• BSc/BA in business administration or related field, MSc/MA is an asset.
• 5+ years of relevant experience. Sound understanding of administrative processes. Experience in events planning, organising and execution, as well as marketing experience is a plus. 
• Experience in accounting and reporting for national, regional and/or European funding schemes is desirable
• Experience working in fast paced environment and/or in an international organisation is an advantage.
• The candidate is to be proactive, service-oriented, capable of multi-tasking, and motivated to drive continuous improvement based on sound analysis.
• Good communication and outstanding organisational skills, including logistics.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 Applications and Services tools and as well as common virtual presence tools and technologies. Experience in using HubSpot or similar, is desirable.

Fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of Finnish language is highly desirable.

EIT Digital North office in Espoo, Finland.

Please mail a resume and motivation letter to ecosystem_admin@eitdigital.eu, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position.  Applications without a motivation letter will not be considered.

EIT Digital is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. To build a strong digital Europe that works for everyone it is vital that we have 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.

Applications should be submitted before 17:00 p.m. CEST on April 26, 2024.