Job opportunities

Are you interested in working for a European public-interest organisation in the field of quality assurance of higher education? We are a small team offering a dynamic and international workplace, closely linked to current policy developments in the Bologna Process and European cooperation in higher education.

Due to the departure of one team member, EQAR is looking to recruit someone with a heart for education and it’s quality, to complement our team.

EQAR is a public-interest organisation established to promote transparency, trust and international recognition in European higher education. EQAR is the official register of quality assurance agencies that comply with the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area (ESG), and manages the European Database of External Quality Assurance Results (DEQAR). EQAR is governed and funded jointly by European governments and stakeholder organisations.

We are looking for a highly motivated Executive Officer.

Your main responsibilities:

  • Operational management and administrative support
  • Internal communication
  • External communication
  • Event organisation

Your ideal profile (experience and skills):

  • Professional experience in office management and administrative support.
  • Language: excellent, native-level command of written and spoken English and a working knowledge of French and/or Dutch.
  • Strong proficiency in standard office applications (e.g. Microsoft Office and similar) is required. Proficiency in WordPress website management and social media platforms would be an asset.
  • Strong sense of personal responsibility and autonomy in work, with a proactive, problem-solving attitude and a hands-on approach.
  • Ability to work on a diverse set of tasks and to prioritise between them.
  • Team-oriented spirit and ability to work closely within a small and international team.
  • Highly structured and efficient approach to handling practical tasks and logistics.
  • Willingness to travel several times per year, mainly within Europe.

What we offer:

  • Remuneration between 2800 – 3200 EUR gross per month, depending on experience. The annual package includes a 13th-month salary and double holiday pay in accordance with Belgian law.
  • A full-time contract of 12 months, which can be extended following a positive evaluation.
  • Attractive benefits package including lunch vouchers, cell phone and subscription, complementary health insurance and supplementary pension scheme (group insurance).
  • Flexible working conditions in a small European organisation, including the possibility to work from home part of the week.
  • A team of highly experienced and dedicated colleagues in a dynamic and international working environment.

How to apply:

We invite interested individuals to send their motivation letter and CV to aleksandar.susnjar[at]eqar.eu by 29 March 2026. Please be aware that applications will be considered on a rolling basis and the call might be closed earlier if a suitable candidate is selected.
Your application and all related matters will be handled confidentially. For further information, please explore our website or contact Aleksandar Šušnjar (00 32 485 395 460).