Application deadline: 19 March 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.Join our team and be part of the change!Be part of a team where:Reporting to the PMO Programme Manager, the Validation Officer is responsible for implementing and enhancing the legal entities validation process for the EIT Community, and ensuring that all validation activities comply with EIT, HE and EU requirements.This will include the following tasks:Conduct legal, administrative, and financial validation of legal entities that receive EIT funding, through the analysis of internal and external documentation, including financial statements and other supporting evidence.
Apply and interpret relevant legislation, regulatory frameworks (e.g., Horizon Europe), and internal policies to ensure full compliance, including data protection obligations.
Manage and process large volumes of information accurately and within established deadlines.
Contribute to the development, enhancement, and implementation of systems, procedures, policies, and supporting IT tools linked to the validation process
Provide guidance and operational support to entities and the EIT KICs, including the delivery of targeted training when required.What you will bring along the way:We're looking for proactive, solution-focused people with a positive "can-do" attitude who are flexible, resilient, and comfortable working to tight deadlines in a dynamic environment. You'll be detail-oriented, precise and reliable, with a passion for operations and processes, and enjoy collaborating as part of a team committed to delivering compliance.Candidates should have demonstrated ability to engage professionally with external customers, supported by strong interpersonal and communication skills.An ideal candidate would strive to generate positive environmental and social impact in line with EIT Urban Mobility's mission.Must-have:
A level of education corresponding to completed university studies in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, or other fields relevant to legal validation, financial assessment, and regulatory compliance (or equivalent professional experience).Written and spoken English (C1).At least 3 years of professional experience in legal, financial, or administrative validation; compliance and/or audit across EU countries. Solid experience in reviewing and analysing legal/administrative records, financial statements and supporting documentation.Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage, process, and validate large volumes of information accurately and within tight deadlines.Proven capability and confidence to work with IT tools (M365) to efficiently manage large amounts of data.Strong organisational skills, with a structured, detail-oriented, and results-driven approach.Strong presentation skills in English and ability to translate potentially complicated rules and regulations into simple and concise guidelines and trainings.Strong international and multicultural experience.Nice-to-have:Experience with project/programme management within EU programmes (e.g., Horizon Europe, previous Framework Programmes, ERDF, Interreg, etc.) or similar national/international funding schemes.What's in it for you:Work in an international environment with a company culture focused on empowerment, thriving and continuous growth.Work within a multidisciplinary team and develop expertise in the field of urban mobility.
Participate in webinars and online courses to enhance knowledge and skills.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 to rest and re-energise.A yearly training catalogue to support your career development.A Private health insurance borne by the Company.Work in a modern, flexible and collaborative workspace, located in the 22@ area.Bike to work and park safely in our premises.Kindly note that this is a permanent and full-time position, and it is based in Barcelona.Possibility to work from home 2 days a week.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 Spain;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 STATEMENTAt 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.DATA PROTECTION DISCLAIMERYour personal data will be processed with utmost care by the EIT KIC URBAN MOBILITY, S.L. or its subsidiaries.The said processing will allow us to manage the recruitment of the offered positions, and more specifically: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.
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