ABOUT EIT CULTURE & CREATIVITY
EIT Culture & Creativity is the institutional partnership dedicated to helping European cultural and creative sectors and industries (CCSI) to become more sustainable, resilient, and competitive.
Launched in 2023 by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, an EU body, we provide access to funding, knowledge, and tailored support. As part of the largest European innovation network, we build lasting connections between research, industry, academia, and cultural institutions.
- Our vision is to fundamentally strengthen the CCSI as a vital force for transformation—economically, socially, and environmentally.
- Our mission is to drive responsible growth in and beyond the CCSI through innovation, education, business creation and societal transformation.
Our first focus is on five key areas: architecture, gaming, fashion, cultural heritage, audio-visual and media. We support innovators every step of the way to scale their ideas, translate innovation into impact, and redefine what entrepreneurship means today.
We are present across 30 countries, with our HQ in Cologne, and Regional Hubs in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Bologna, Helsinki, Košice, and Vienna — building a powerful ecosystem that transcends silos, sectors and localization.
We believe that culture and creativity are not luxuries, but constitute a critical infrastructure for resilience, renewal and economic growth. Whether you are a creative innovator, a company, a university, a research center, a cultural institution, an investor, a policymaker, a civic leader or someone on a learning journey, we invite you to join us in imaging desirable futures for Europe.
Find out more at www.eit-culture-creativity.eu.
Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
1 FULL-TIME POSITION AT EIT CULTURE & CREATIVITY
ABOUT THE POSITION
We are looking for a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manager to design, manage and report on the framework used to track the performance and impact of EIT Culture & Creativity’s activities across education, innovation, business creation and transformation.
Reporting to the Director of Cascade Funding, you will turn funded project activities and results into reliable evidence for management decisions and reporting against the KPI commitments made to the EIT under the KIC Grant.
ABOUT THE TASK & MISSION
You will connect monitoring, evaluation and impact measurement across the portfolio, working with beneficiaries, Programme Managers and a distributed network of stakeholders. You will coordinate the monitoring and decision panels that inform go/no-go decisions for cascade funding projects.
Monitoring framework and data collection
- Maintain and continuously improve the M&E framework in line with the EIT’s Common KPI methodology and the reporting obligations in EIT Culture & Creativity’s Grant and Partnership Agreements with the EIT.
- Collect, validate and consolidate KPI and outcome data from beneficiaries of EIT C&C’s calls for Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP).
- Design practical data-collection tools, including surveys, reporting templates and dashboards, that Hub partners and grantees can use efficiently.
- Ensure that data collection and storage comply with GDPR and EIT Culture & Creativity’s data protection policy.
Evaluation and decision panels
- Work with Programme Managers to support evaluation panels for cascade funding projects, including scoring methodology and quality assurance.
- Lead the coordination of monitoring and decision panels for cascade funding projects, bringing together the stakeholders required for go/no-go decisions.
Portfolio analysis and reporting
- Analyse trends across the portfolio and flag risks to KPI delivery.
- Support the annual Business Plan cycle and interim and annual KPI reporting by providing validated data to Management.
Draft the M&E sections of reports to the Executive Board, Supervisory Board and EIT Headquarters.
THE REQUIREMENTS
To be successful in your role, you must have:
- A degree in social sciences, public policy, evaluation, economics or a related field.
- Substantial relevant experience in monitoring, evaluation or impact measurement, ideally for EU-funded programmes such as Horizon Europe, an EIT KIC, ESIF or Interreg.
- Working knowledge of the EIT’s Common KPI methodology and Impact Framework, or a demonstrated ability to learn a comparable EU results framework quickly.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills and confident use of Excel.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with a distributed network of stakeholders across multiple countries.
Desirable experience
- Prior experience within an EIT Knowledge and Innovation Community or a similar pan-European innovation network.
- Familiarity with the cultural and creative sectors and industries (CCSI).
- Experience using dashboards, for example in Power BI.
- Knowledge of additional EU languages.
WE OFFER
- Gross annual salary between EUR 60,000 and EUR 65,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
- An annual performance-based bonus opportunity of up to 10% of the annual gross salary, subject to the applicable bonus criteria and conditions.
- Participation in building a company with ambition to contribute to the future of Europe.
- Straightforward processes, direct communication, a flat organisational structure and autonomy in your work.
- A dynamic, friendly team, modern and well-located offices, and flexibility to work remotely.
- Opportunity to work with leading European universities, innovators and entrepreneurs.
- Exposure to one of Europe's largest innovation ecosystems.
- Professional development and learning opportunities in EU-funded project management.
- International and multicultural working environment.
LOCATION
This position can be based in Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria or Italy, with remote or hybrid working options available. Periodic in-person attendance at the office and occasional international travel may be required.
Candidates must have the legal right to work in the country where they will be hired by the intended starting date.
Preferred starting date: as soon as possible, by mutual agreement.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
EIT Culture & Creativity aspires to be an equitable and inclusive community. We nurture an open culture, where everyone is supported to fulfil their potential. We see inclusivity of talent as the basis of our success, and the diversity of perspectives and people as a highly valued outcome. EIT Culture & Creativity provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, functional impairment, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We look forward to welcoming you to our community.
Selection process
A Selection Committee of experts will be appointed to evaluate the applications submitted. The Selection Committee's internal proceedings are strictly confidential to avoid conflicts of interest. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interviews with the Selection Committee. Candidates may be asked to provide documents confirming their qualifications, background, skills and experience. Candidates may also be invited to interview for other vacancies at EIT Culture & Creativity.
How to apply
A complete application should consist of:
- A detailed CV demonstrating relevant experience
- A motivation letter briefly describing how you meet the criteria outlined and your vision for the role (no longer than two DIN A4 pages).
Please apply through the relevant vacancy page on EIT Culture & Creativity's recruitment portal.
Please submit your complete application by 2 December 2026 at 18:00 CET.
Important: The application should be written in English. Only complete applications will be evaluated (full curriculum vitae and motivation letter, submitted as two separate files).
For questions regarding the application process, please contact [email protected].
If you would like to learn more about EIT Culture & Creativity, visit www.eit-culture-creativity.eu
Privacy
Data protection is ensured in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679 - GDPR). Applications will be processed by EIT Culture & Creativity and shared only with individuals involved in the selection process.
DISCLAIMER
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