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VLIZ recruits: Financial Project Coordinator
VLIZ - Flanders Marine Institute
Administration, Accounting & Finance
Posted on Mar 2, 2026
Become the administrative and financial heart of our projects and contribute to marine research with global impact. Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) is growing rapidly, which is why we are strengthening our team with a financial project coordinator. In this role, you will join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team and support our national and international projects from proposal to final reporting. With your attention to detail and strong organisational skills, our projects run smoothly and successfully. Are you analytical, structured and eager to learn? Would you like to grow in an international project environment or further expand your experience? Then we would love to hear from you!
OUR OFFER
- We offer you a challenging job in the dynamic environment of the InnovOcean Campus in Ostend.
- A one-year contract, with the possibility of extension, and a competitive salary package based on your qualifications and experience in accordance with the salary scales of the Flemish Government (01-01-2009).
- A good work-life balance thanks to flexible working hours and generous leave package.
- The opportunity to work part-time from home after an induction period.
- Additional benefits: holiday pay, end-of-year bonus, meal vouchers (€8 per day worked), bicycle allowance, free public transport for commuting.
- Opportunities for personal development (training).
YOUR TASKS
- You manage the administrative and budgetary aspects of a portfolio of projects.
- You work with colleagues and scientific project managers to efficiently manage funding streams such as Horizon Europe, EDIDP, Interreg, national and international tenders.
- In tandem with the scientific project manager, you monitor project finances and act as a link internally with accounting, administration and HR and externally with the project partners.
- You use the ERP system for project follow-up, analysis and reporting.
- You assist in drawing up project proposals and ensure compliance with EU policy, strategies and financial regulations.
- Your responsibilities will grow in line with your abilities and ambitions, giving you plenty of scope for further development.
For each function, VLIZ considers enthusiastic involvement, service minded, excellent professionalism and integrity as important characteristics.
YOUR PROFILE
- You have (at least) a bachelor's degree level of thinking.
- You work analytically, critically and accurately, with an eye for detail.
- You have strong numerical insight and enjoy delving into financial and administrative processes. Experience in (inter)national research projects is a plus, but eagerness to learn and motivation to learn on the job are certainly also important.
- You work in a structured manner and can follow up on multiple projects simultaneously, even when deadlines are approaching.
- You are proficient with Office applications, particularly Excel.
- You communicate professionally and collegially, both with internal colleagues and external partners.
- You have a strong command of English. Knowledge of Dutch or a willingness to learn Dutch is expected from those who are not yet fluent.
- Are you open to a game of padel during lunch, chocolate with your coffee and the occasional joke? Then you'll fit right in with us!
ABOUT US
Over the last 25 years, the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) has become a knowledge institution indispensable to the marine research landscape. What started as an institute focusing on science support, has evolved into a national and international point of contact for marine research. VLIZ initiates and carries out multidisciplinary research and supports marine experts by providing research infrastructure, data, information and knowledge. VLIZ supports the blue economy and reaches out to a broad public. VLIZ further broadens its marine horizons and aims at becoming a world player in the field of marine and coastal research.
A stimulating working environment forms the base of our flourishing knowledge institute. The well-being of our employees comes first. VLIZ is looking for colleagues who, with their passion and knowledge, want to strengthen our growing institute and face the blue challenges of the future.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For more information concerning this vacancy, please contact Chantal Martens: chantal.martens@vliz.be or +32 (0)470 11 21 29.
DOES THIS VACANCY APPEAL TO YOU?
Send in your cover letter and CV no later than 23 March 2026 by filling in this form.
VLIZ promotes equality and diversity in the workplace. You will be recruited based on competencies. Qualities of people are decisive, regardless of gender, religion, ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation or any disability.
Do you have a disability? Please attach a document to your application so that we can adapt our selection procedure where necessary. This information will be handled with discretion.
PROCEDURE
Based on the cover letters and CVs received, a select group of candidates will be invited for an interview. You will be informed by email.
The interviews will take place at the VLIZ offices on 14 April 2026.