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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. The EIT HEI Initiative aims to enhance innovation and entrepreneurship within European universities and colleges. This programme focuses on integrating the EIT’s Knowledge Triangle model, which connects higher education, research, and business by encouraging collaboration and fostering innovation that is commercially viable and academically supported. The initiative promotes systemic change across institutions and leverages existing strengths to accelerate the development of innovative solutions. Position Role Overview As Programme Manager for the EIT Higher Education Initiative (HEI), you will join the core coordination team responsible for the strategic coordination, stakeholder engagement, communication oversight, partnership development, and successful implementation of the initiative. The role combines programme-level management responsibilities with a Project Officer function for selected EIT HEI Cohort 5 projects allocated to EIT RawMaterials (project start date: 1 September 2026). The Programme Manager plays a key role in strengthening the visibility, positioning, and impact of the EIT Higher Education Initiative within the European innovation, education, and entrepreneurship ecosystem. The position is responsible for developing strategic partnerships, contributing to community-building initiatives, coordinating communication and dissemination activities, and leading the successful delivery of flagship programme events. Key responsibilities Programme-Level Coordination Duties and Tasks Strategic Programme Coordination and Implementation Support the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the EIT Higher Education Initiative Work Plan. Contribute to programme planning, performance management, reporting, deliverables, risk monitoring, and impact assessment. Monitor developments in the European higher education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and skills landscape, identifying relevant trends and opportunities. Prepare programme reports, presentations, and other strategic documentation for internal and external stakeholders. Contribute to the coordination and implementation of the EIT HEI Call for Proposals lifecycle. Strategic Partnerships Management Identify, establish, and manage partnerships with relevant European and international organisations, networks, and initiatives. Develop synergies with EU-funded programmes, policy initiatives, and stakeholder communities to strengthen the impact and positioning of the EIT Higher Education Initiative. Support the engagement of external institutional partners, particularly within EIT HEI Community activities, and facilitate collaboration across the EIT ecosystem and beyond. Represent EIT RawMaterials and the EIT Higher Education Initiative at relevant meetings, events, and stakeholder forums. Foster collaboration across EIT RawMaterials education initiatives and other Strategic Education Initiatives. Communication, Stakeholder Engagement and Community Development Coordinate communication, dissemination, and outreach activities in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Support initiat