EIT Community Officer of Czechia

Application deadline: 1 July 2026 at 17:00 (Barcelona time) 
 
Who are we? 
 
EIT Urban Mobility is an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union and Europe's largest network for transport innovation in cities. 

Our mission is to accelerate change towards a sustainable model of urban mobility and liveable urban spaces. We connect public and private actors and provide them with access to markets, talent, finance and knowledge. 

Using cities as living labs, our industry, research and university partners will demonstrate how new technologies can work to solve real problems in real cities by transporting people, goods and waste in smarter ways.   
 
Be part of a team where:  
 
The EIT Regional Innovation Scheme (EIT RIS) is an outreach scheme that: 

• supports the integration of business, higher education and research institutions to boost innovation.
• increases the innovation capacity of European regions that don’t yet benefit directly from the EIT and its Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs).
  

Introduced in 2014, the EIT RIS is a new element of the EIT Community outreach strategy and the EIT’s answer to encouraging wider participation in its innovation activities.

The EIT RIS is based on two-way engagement between the KICs and selected partnerships from business, higher education and research, as well as regional policy-makers, public entities and other stakeholders essential to spurring innovation in Europe. It capitalises on the potential offered by Europe’s regional diversity in order to make a lasting impact on innovation in Europe.

RIS countries are:

• EU Member States: Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Romania.
• H2020 Associated Countries in Europe: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Türkiye, Ukraine, Israel.
• Other non-RIS European countries: Moldova, Armenia.
   

Key responsibilities 
 
The role of the EIT Community Officer (ECO) of Czechia encompasses three primary operational domains focused on local community development in business creation, innovation and education, as well as business development to the financial sustainability of the EIT Community and fundraising activities for the EIT Community Hub. These responsibilities are complemented by coordination, communication and administration duties.

The EIT Community Officer will serve as a centralised contact gateway for Czech stakeholders to the EIT Community as a whole, and refer stakeholders to contact persons within other relevant EIT KICs, best suited to support their needs and, and support applicants to RI&I Cluster or KIC calls, or when EIT Community offer is not available refer to other EU innovation support actions, such as COST, EUREKA, EEN, EPO, EUIPO, etc. As part of his role, the ECO coordinates the collection of local funding opportunities (public, private grants, sponsorships, investments, etc.) and bring these to the attention to the EIT KICs, the Members of the EIT Community Hub, and other EIT KIC Offices.

The position includes the following tasks:

1. Local community development for business creation, innovation and education, including:

• Strategically scout, engage and secure new applicants and applications from Czechia in response to calls published by the EIT Community.
• Implement targeted, personalised outreach and provide tailored support to engage intermediary organisations (e.g.: universities, start-up associations).
• Deliver programme-specific communication activities, including website and social media dissemination, awareness-raising events, representing the EIT Community at third-party events through presentations, panel moderation, and facilitation, optional newsletter production, media relations, and testimonial collection across the country.
• Provide advisory, coaching services to applicants and relevant stakeholders.
  

2. Business development for the EIT Community financial sustainability 

• Coordinate the identification and collection of national funding sources, investment opportunities, and potential customers.
• Engage with prospective partners and stakeholders to identify and generate leads for the EIT Community KICs.
• Facilitate access to funding opportunities provided by the national authorities (e.g.: reimbursement schemes for KICs membership fees and for EIT Community programmes).
  

3. Fundraising for the EIT Community Hub

• Scout for and recommending to the EIT KICs opportunities to implement joint projects, including projects involving local authorities, local talents.
• Contribute to and lead any horizontal exploratory efforts towards securing co-funding opportunities.
• Secure meetings with relevant national, regional authorities and facilitate the preparation for the submission of joint proposals for national, regional funding.
• Suggest and lead the implementation of possible joint activities amongst the EIT KICs, to be implemented nationally and, or regionally, aligned with relevant RIS3 priorities.

4. Coordination, communication, and administration

• Coordinate with other EIT Community’s national representations.
• Support local intelligence gathering and ecosystem mapping.
• Build and maintain local relationships with public authorities, and key local stakeholders in innovation, education and business creation, as well as local representatives of other EU innovation support actions.
• Maintain the webpage and social media channel of the EIT Community Hub, manage relationships with local media, collect and curate success stories and testimonials.
• Set up, brand and manage a physical space for the EIT Community Hub Czechia.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the EIT model and stay up to date with KIC activities, establish and maintain good working relationships with the RI&I Cluster and EIT Community members.
• Prepare regular reports and manage KPIs, and performance metrics.

What you will bring along the way:   
 
Must-haves 

• University degree in Business, Economics, Health, Law, Political Science, Social Sciences, Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Innovation Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in innovation, entrepreneurship, European affairs, or related fields, including experience as a project manager or key expert.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working on an EU-funded project as a project manager or key expert.
• Proven connection to and knowledge of the local innovation ecosystem, demonstrated through the delivery of innovation ecosystem development projects within the last 8 years.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the EIT ecosystem and collaboration experience with EIT, EIT KICs, RIS Hubs, or related initiatives.  
• Proven experience in delivering networking services, including organising events, conducting studies, or providing services to international networks within the last 8 years.
• C1-level proficiency in English and Czech.
• Strong project management skills, including KPI monitoring, deliverable management, budgeting, procurement, and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and public speaking skills, with demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with public and private sector stakeholders.

Nice-to-haves 

• Understanding of Horizon Europe implementation rules, project delivery, and reporting requirements.
• Experience with Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs).
• Experience working in a multinational, multicultural environment; a European perspective is considered an advantage.
• Strong teamwork skills, combined with the ability to work independently, take initiative, and operate in a proactive, structured, and hands-on manner.

What's in it for you: 
 

• Work in an international environment with a company culture focused on empowerment, thriving and continuous growth.
• Join a creative and diverse team of highly driven individuals that take out-of-the-box thinking to another level.
• Strike the right work-life balance: On top of the flexible hours and remote working options and facilities, you will be granted 27 days of paid time-off per year to rest and re-energize.
• Public transport reimbursement: Up to a maximum of 200 EUR per calendar year.
• Sick leave salary continuation: In the initial week of sick leave, the company will maintain the employee's full salary and for a maximum of two weeks annually.

Kindly note that this is a fixed-term, full-time position based in Prague, Czech Republic, funded until 31 December 2028 under the current Grant Agreement. Any further extension beyond 2028 will be subject to the next EU Framework Programme, continued funding availability, and satisfactory performance.

No relocation expenses are granted. 
 
Application Process: 
 
General Conditions: 

By the closing date of this call candidates must: 

• be a national of an EU Member State or have a working permit valid to work in Czech Republic;
• enjoy their full rights as citizens; 

If you are interested this position, please complete and submit your application before the deadline on our online application platform: BambooHR. 
 
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT 

At EIT Urban Mobility, we value and celebrate diversity in every aspect of life and believe that everyone deserves an equal chance to succeed. 

Here we value your talents, skills and experiences, and do not discriminate on any basis –whether it be disabilities or other special needs, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, age, language, political affiliation, property, marital status or any other irrelevant factor. 
 
We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can feel comfortable and thrive. 
 
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• to enable you to submit your CV to apply for specific jobs; 
  
• to match your details with the job vacancies and to eventually contact you; 
  
• to retain your details and notify you about future job opportunities similar to the specific role for which you have contacted us; 
  
• to answer your enquiries. 

[1] Only qualifications issued by an EU Member State authorities and qualifications recognised as equivalent by the relevant EU Member State authorities will be accepted.