Luxembourg National Data Service (LNDS) is a brand of PNED G.I.E. an organisation created by the Luxembourg Government, to implement Luxembourg’s strategies in research, innovation, and digitalisation. LNDS enables value creation from secondary use of data, for public and private partners and supports the sharing and re-use of public sector data, in a trustable manner. The LNDS service portfolio includes know-how, capabilities, tools, infrastructure, and data services. Through efficient & responsible use of data and improving the secondary use of data, LNDS will support the acceleration of economic, ecological, and societal transitions.
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LNDS - 100 - Project Officer II - Subsidy Projects (fixed term 24 months)
Luxembourg - Esch-sur-Alzette
Full-time
Fixed-term
56,000 - 62,300 € per year
Who we are
Purpose of the job / project
LNDS is scaling its European and national subsidy-funded project portfolio and is
strengthening its project coordination capacity. As Project Officer II, you will help structure and
follow up project activities, reporting cycles, deliverables, meetings and documentation across
a growing portfolio of EU-funded and data-related projects.
This 24-month fixed-term role is linked to the temporary increase in workload created by newly
awarded and upcoming funded projects, their defined deliverable and reporting cycles, and
the need to reinforce project coordination capacity during the ramp-up and implementation
phase.
strengthening its project coordination capacity. As Project Officer II, you will help structure and
follow up project activities, reporting cycles, deliverables, meetings and documentation across
a growing portfolio of EU-funded and data-related projects.
This 24-month fixed-term role is linked to the temporary increase in workload created by newly
awarded and upcoming funded projects, their defined deliverable and reporting cycles, and
the need to reinforce project coordination capacity during the ramp-up and implementation
phase.
What you will do
You will work closely with Project Managers, project leads and multidisciplinary teams to
coordinate project-office activities within established LNDS, EC and national funding
frameworks.
You will take ownership of defined coordination activities and workstreams, helping keep
projects organised, transparent and moving forward while escalating risks, decisions and
dependencies in a timely manner.
What you will do
• Support the implementation and coordination of EU-funded and data related projects,
under the guidance and accountability of the relevant Project Manager
• Maintain and follow-up project plans, timelines, action logs, deliverable trackers, risk
and issue registers, and dependencies
• Collect, consolidate and follow up on inputs from internal contributors, project partners
and other stakeholders
• Support the coordination of project meetings, workshops, reviews and dissemination
events, including agendas, minutes, decisions and actions
• Support the preparation, review, consolidation and submission of deliverables, reports
and evidence required by funders
• Contribute to proposal preparation and supporting documentation for EC and national
research and innovation programmes
• Support budget monitoring, resource-planning follow-up and project reporting by
collecting inputs and highlighting risks for review
• Contribute to the improvement of LNDS project management templates, tooling, filing
structures, guidance materials and operational processeS
coordinate project-office activities within established LNDS, EC and national funding
frameworks.
You will take ownership of defined coordination activities and workstreams, helping keep
projects organised, transparent and moving forward while escalating risks, decisions and
dependencies in a timely manner.
What you will do
• Support the implementation and coordination of EU-funded and data related projects,
under the guidance and accountability of the relevant Project Manager
• Maintain and follow-up project plans, timelines, action logs, deliverable trackers, risk
and issue registers, and dependencies
• Collect, consolidate and follow up on inputs from internal contributors, project partners
and other stakeholders
• Support the coordination of project meetings, workshops, reviews and dissemination
events, including agendas, minutes, decisions and actions
• Support the preparation, review, consolidation and submission of deliverables, reports
and evidence required by funders
• Contribute to proposal preparation and supporting documentation for EC and national
research and innovation programmes
• Support budget monitoring, resource-planning follow-up and project reporting by
collecting inputs and highlighting risks for review
• Contribute to the improvement of LNDS project management templates, tooling, filing
structures, guidance materials and operational processeS
Who you are
What you have
• Master's degree (MSc) in Natural Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Life Sciences,
Social Sciences, or a related field
• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in project coordination, operations coordination or
project management support, ideally in a technical, scientific, research, innovation or
data-related environment
• Experience supporting EU-funded projects, national subsidy projects, research and
innovation initiatives or comparable multi-stakeholder programmes
• Good understanding of project lifecycle management, proposal preparation, reporting
cycles and funder documentation requirements
• Strong organisational, follow-up, communication, report writing and documentation
skills
• Good knowledge of office, collaboration and project management tools such as MS
Office, SharePoint, Power BI, Teams, Jira, Confluence or equivalent
• Good knowledge of Agile methodologies and organisations; SAFe knowledge is
considered an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to work independently within an established framework, with responsibility,
consistency and attention to detail
Considered an Advantage
• Formal project management training or certification such as PM², PRINCE2, PMP,
Agile or Scrum
• Experience with European Commission-funded projects in health, genomics, life
sciences or data-related domains
• Familiarity with data management, data governance or data processing environments
• Knowledge of European research and innovation funding programmes such as
Horizon Europe or Digital Europ
• Master's degree (MSc) in Natural Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Life Sciences,
Social Sciences, or a related field
• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in project coordination, operations coordination or
project management support, ideally in a technical, scientific, research, innovation or
data-related environment
• Experience supporting EU-funded projects, national subsidy projects, research and
innovation initiatives or comparable multi-stakeholder programmes
• Good understanding of project lifecycle management, proposal preparation, reporting
cycles and funder documentation requirements
• Strong organisational, follow-up, communication, report writing and documentation
skills
• Good knowledge of office, collaboration and project management tools such as MS
Office, SharePoint, Power BI, Teams, Jira, Confluence or equivalent
• Good knowledge of Agile methodologies and organisations; SAFe knowledge is
considered an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to work independently within an established framework, with responsibility,
consistency and attention to detail
Considered an Advantage
• Formal project management training or certification such as PM², PRINCE2, PMP,
Agile or Scrum
• Experience with European Commission-funded projects in health, genomics, life
sciences or data-related domains
• Familiarity with data management, data governance or data processing environments
• Knowledge of European research and innovation funding programmes such as
Horizon Europe or Digital Europ
About us
What we offer
What sets us apart
The Luxembourg National Data Service is a modern and dynamic undertaking. We embrace a Lean and Agile mindset, combining the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup with the responsibility of a public body on a national mission. We will be a partner of society and industry, collaborating with a hugely diverse group of stakeholders in public research, public authorities, European institutions, academic and private institutions, and small, medium and large companies. Therefore, we have an international and multilingual character. Even in this rather ambitious context, we preserve a warm and personal atmosphere.
Inclusion and diversity are some of our key values. We ensure that everyone has employment and career opportunities in accordance with their skills and aspirations, respecting and being mindful of their individual characteristics.
Join LNDS and revolutionise the data economy!
Be part of our dynamic team driving innovation and making a tangible impact. Collaborate on cutting-edge projects, gaining European recognition in the prestigious European Data Spaces initiative. Shape a transformative future in the data revolution.
Apply now!
Information for Recruitment Agencies:
LNDS as well as all related entities do not accept any candidate submission from unsolicited third parties. Candidates presented by unsolicited third parties (such as recruitment agencies, head hunters etc.), will not be entered into the recruitment process and will not be considered further. Further on, no contractual relationship will result out of such a submission between LNDS and a third party. LNDS is not obligated nor willing to pay any fee to third parties submitting candidates in this manner. Your data is handled according to the compliance guidelines of LNDS.
Data Processing:
LNDS is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities to all prospective employees within the recruitment process. LNDS complies with and supports all national and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination. Please note that LNDS is supported by Serendi for Talent Acquisition Services. As LNDS's Recruitment Process Outsourcing provider, Serendi is exclusively in charge of the above-mentioned position. Your data is handled according to the compliance guidelines of LNDS. Please see the Recruitment Data Privacy Statement for more information. If you have any questions your recruiter will be happy to help. www.serendi.com
Pay Transparency:
- Dynamic and innovative work environment
- Collaboration with diverse stakeholders
- Inclusive and diverse culture
- European recognition and impactful projects
- Shape the future of the data revolution
What sets us apart
The Luxembourg National Data Service is a modern and dynamic undertaking. We embrace a Lean and Agile mindset, combining the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup with the responsibility of a public body on a national mission. We will be a partner of society and industry, collaborating with a hugely diverse group of stakeholders in public research, public authorities, European institutions, academic and private institutions, and small, medium and large companies. Therefore, we have an international and multilingual character. Even in this rather ambitious context, we preserve a warm and personal atmosphere.
Inclusion and diversity are some of our key values. We ensure that everyone has employment and career opportunities in accordance with their skills and aspirations, respecting and being mindful of their individual characteristics.
Join LNDS and revolutionise the data economy!
Be part of our dynamic team driving innovation and making a tangible impact. Collaborate on cutting-edge projects, gaining European recognition in the prestigious European Data Spaces initiative. Shape a transformative future in the data revolution.
Apply now!
Information for Recruitment Agencies:
LNDS as well as all related entities do not accept any candidate submission from unsolicited third parties. Candidates presented by unsolicited third parties (such as recruitment agencies, head hunters etc.), will not be entered into the recruitment process and will not be considered further. Further on, no contractual relationship will result out of such a submission between LNDS and a third party. LNDS is not obligated nor willing to pay any fee to third parties submitting candidates in this manner. Your data is handled according to the compliance guidelines of LNDS.
Data Processing:
LNDS is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities to all prospective employees within the recruitment process. LNDS complies with and supports all national and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination. Please note that LNDS is supported by Serendi for Talent Acquisition Services. As LNDS's Recruitment Process Outsourcing provider, Serendi is exclusively in charge of the above-mentioned position. Your data is handled according to the compliance guidelines of LNDS. Please see the Recruitment Data Privacy Statement for more information. If you have any questions your recruiter will be happy to help. www.serendi.com
Pay Transparency:
The full‑time base salary range for this position is shown at the top of the job advertisement or is discussed with the LNDS Talent Acquisition team early in the process.
The final offer will depend on several factors, including:
• the scope, complexity, responsibilities, and requirements of the role, and
• your individual profile, such as your education or qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills, and relevant experience.
If you do not meet all the role requirements or if you significantly exceed them, the final salary offered may fall below or above the stated range.
In addition to your base salary, you may also be eligible for other rewards and benefits, including a competitive performance‑based bonus.
Eligibility depends on LNDS policies and the terms outlined in your employment contract.
• the scope, complexity, responsibilities, and requirements of the role, and
• your individual profile, such as your education or qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills, and relevant experience.
If you do not meet all the role requirements or if you significantly exceed them, the final salary offered may fall below or above the stated range.
In addition to your base salary, you may also be eligible for other rewards and benefits, including a competitive performance‑based bonus.
Eligibility depends on LNDS policies and the terms outlined in your employment contract.