expert in EU funding
- 11 years of professional experience in Brussels also including 2 years ½ in EU institutions, 7 years in advice for EU projects
- Insider understanding of EU policy-making, expertise about EU budget and EU financial programmes, insights into regional, R&D, industrial & social EU policies
- Track record in policy analysis & research, consulting, negotiations, project management
NCP H2020 & EEN EU Programmes Adviser (NCP and EEN) – Environment, Food and Circular Economy
hub.brussels
Since April 2017
- National Contact Point (NCP) for Horizon 2020 Societal Challenge 5 (Climate, Environment) and 2 (Food), now for Horizon Europe Cluster 5 (Climate, 2021 only), Cluster 6 (Food, Environment) and EIT: advice and support for proposals www.ncpbrussels.be
- Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Adviser: advisory services on access to EU funds and partnership support for SMEs
www.brusselsnetwork.be - EU Project management as Work Package Leader
• WP for stakeholders’ relations of NCPs Care, the network of European NCPs for Societal Challenge 5 (2017-2020)
• WP for “Awareness raising and Events” for EU-GIVE, an EU pilot project for EEN support for a sustainable collaborative economy (2018-2019) - Proposal writing for hub.brussels while respecting rules of conflict of interest for NCP
- Support for the regional cluster for circular economy circlemade.brussels
Detailed Description
- National Contact Points (NCPs) provide information, specialist advice and individual assistance to potential participants in EU funding in all Member States and Associated States of the European Union. Nominated by their national or regional authorities, they are officially recognised by the European Commission (EC) to provide highly professional support services on EU funding for Research and Innovation. NCPs act as a bridge between the EC and companies, academia, research centres, public bodies and citizen associations. Their services are free of charge. The Brussels Agency for Business Support (hub.brussels)has been nominated by the Brussels Capital Region to deliver the services of National Contact Point.
Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) offers support and advice to facilitate the internationalisation of your SME. Our network helps your company to innovate and seize opportunities on the European market, and offers access to external markets. Enterprise Europe Brussels offers services developed jointly by the Brussels Agency for Business Support (hub.brussels) and the Brussels Chamber of Commerce.
Company Description
Created in 2018 by the Government of the Brussels-Capital region, the Brussels Agency for Business Support (ABAE-BAOB) or hub.brussels results from the merging from atrium.brussels, impulse.brussels and Brussels Invest & Export. Its mission is to support Brussels-based enterprises.
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Adviser for EU projects
Association of the City and Municipalities of the Brussels-Capitale Region
March 2014
to April 2017
Full-time
Brussels
Belgium
- Developed a new service to inform the municipalities of Brussels about EU funds, its good management and results ensured financial support from the Region
- Advised cities in EU project development resulting in 24 projects submitted, 5 selected and 2 pre-selected H2020 projects, published a brochure and targeted web contents
- Exchanged information with regional administrations about EU funding programmes and projects
- Represented the association in CEMR (Council of European Municipalities and Regions)
Consultant
self employed
August 2013
to December 2013
Freelancer
Brussels
Belgium
- Analysis, research and writing a series of studies on EU policies for job creation and fight against unemployment for a client
Political adviser - Employment and social affairs
European Parliament/Political Group Secretariat
January 2013
to June 2013
Temporary Replacement
Brussels
United States
- Strategic advice and parliamentary work for MEPs of the group in the "Employment and social affairs" Committee
Detailed Description
- Secured adoption of reports/resolutions on Corporate Social Responsibility, Social Investment Package and Youth Unemployment, cross border collective bargaining
- Prepared group position paper & plenary debates on social dimension of the Economic and Monetary Union
Teaching Assistant
Sciences Po Paris/James Spence
September 2012
to December 2012
Part-time
Brussels/Paris
France
- Assistance for the course by James Spence on “Financing the EU” within the Master of European Affairs
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Junior Political adviser on Budget
European Parliament/Political Group Secretariat
February 2012
to August 2012
Full-time
Brussels
Belgium
- Advised MEPs with the other advisers
- Prepared work on EU 2013 budget, coordinated S&D pilot projects & preparatory actions
- Prepared and amended Budget Committee’s opinions on financial programmes linked to the 2014-2020 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and EIB financial instruments
Detailed Description
- First as a trainee (12/09/2011 to 10/02/2012) then as contract agent (13/02/2012 to 12/08/2012)
Francis Vals Traineeship
S&D group in the European Parliament
September 2011
to February 2012
Internship
Brussels
Belgium
- Assistance for the S&D group Secretariat on the Budget Committee
Project manager
Robert Schuman Foundation - Brussels office
March 2011
to September 2011
Part-time
Brussels
Belgium
- Public relations : relations with think tanks, EU institutions, general public and bookshops, organisations of events in Brussels to promote the publications of the Foundation and the EU-funded project « Women and the Citizens’ Initiative »
- Research, strategic notes, preparation of interviews, proofreading, editing
Company Description
a key French think tank on EU Affairs
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External Author
Robert Schuman Foundation
July 2009
to December 2010
Freelancer
Paris
France
- 2 policy papers coauthored with Thierry Chopin on the European Parliament : preparatory research, drafting
Detailed Description
- "L’influence nationale au Parlement européen : état des lieux un an après les élections européennes" ("National influence in the European Parliament : state of play one year after the European elections"), European Issue n°175-176, 28/06 and 05/07/2010 (in French), http://www.robert-schuman.eu/doc/actualites/qe-175-176-fr.pdf
- "Political splits and compromises in the European Parliament: voting in Strasbourg", European issue n°189-190, 13 and 20/12/2010, 17p. http://www.robert-schuman.eu/doc/questions_europe/qe-190-en.pdf (in French, English translation supervised)
Company Description
A key French Think tank on EU affairs
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European Commission - Blue Book Trainee
DG Entreprises and Industry, Unit for interinstitutional relations
October 2010
to February 2011
Internship
Brussels
Belgium
- Reporting and briefing on proceedings in other institutions and notably the European Parliament relevant for the DG
- Following of other inter-institutional issues
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Consulting EU law
French SME
July 2009
to September 2010
Consultant
from Belgium
France
- advice on EU law for a French SME producing sustainable construction products
Online Editor
Nouvelle Europe
Since July 2009
Volunteer Work
Brussels
Belgium
- Publication of 10 articles
- 2012: Responsible for the section "institutional affairs": content check proofing of articles
Company Description
The largest French-speaking online review (now also in English) on the enlarged Europe and the neighbourhood
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Stagiaire of the Brussels office
Fondation Robert Schuman
September 2008
to February 2009
Internship
Brussels
Belgium
- Preparatory research work on the European Parliament for two publications of Thierry Chopin on the French influence in the European parliament and on the European elections
- Participation to the organisation of the Foundation’s activities in Brussel
Detailed Description
- Thierry Chopin & Claire Dhéret, "L'influence française au Parlement européen : bilan et perspectives. Quels enjeux à l'horizon des élections européennes de 2009 ?" ("French Influence in the European Parliament : results and perspectives. What challenges are on the horizon with the European Elections?"), European issue n°119-120, 1-8/12/2008, 17p., http://www.robert-schuman.eu/doc/questions_europe/qe-119-120-fr.pdf
- Yves Bertoncini & Thierry Chopin, "Elections européennes : l’heure des choix - Le cas de la France" ("European Elections: the time for choice - the French case"), note n°45, June 2009, 112p., http://www.robert-schuman.eu/notes.php?num=45
Company Description
a key French think tank on EU affairs
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Manager "Europe at school"
Young European Sciences Po
September 2007
to June 2008
Volunteer Work
Paris
France
- member of the board as responsible for the outreach program “Europe à l’école” (“Europe at school” www.europe-ecole.fr): organization of 32 sessions about the EU, by students in French middle and high schools, reaching 1200 pupils.
Detailed Description
- 3 articles published by Le Taurillon, Webzine www.taurillon.org (cf. portfolio)
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French Ministry of the Interior - Stagiaire
Office of International and European Affairs
June 2007
to September 2007
Internship
Paris
France
- Country briefs
- Preparation of the French Presidency of the European Union
Detailed Description
- Expert knowledge developed on EU Home Affairs
Office of Congressman Patrick Kennedy - Intern
US Congress
January 2007
to May 2007
Internship
Washington
United States - District of Columbia
Detailed Description
- along the exchange programme in Georgetown University, part-time compulsory internship required for the course Public Affairs Seminar
- clerical work, meeting reports, answers to constituents’ letters, research on legislative issues.
Company Description
House of Representatives- Democrat Congressman from Rhode Island, specialized in health issues
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Research Assistant
Professor Jeffrey Anderson
October 2006
to November 2006
Temporary Work
Washington
United States - District of Columbia
- research for an article
Detailed Description
- Student job (part time)
Company Description
Head of BMW Center for German and European Studies, Georgetown University
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