Junior Innovation Analyst

**Application deadline**: 14 August 2025 at 18:00 (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**:
The Innovation Programme of EIT Urban Mobility supports the development and deployment of cutting-edge solutions that address urban mobility challenges across Europe. By funding and accelerating collaborative projects between cities, industry, academia, and start-ups, the programme fosters the creation of sustainable, scalable, and user-centred mobility innovations. These initiatives aim to improve the quality of urban life, reduce environmental impact, and promote smarter, more efficient transport systems. The Innovation Programme plays a key role in transforming urban mobility through strategic partnerships and real-world testing of solutions.

As Junior Innovation Analyst you will report to the Innovation Director and support the team with data analysis, reporting and operational coordination. You will help manage and monitor key programme data using internal tools (NetSuite, Airtable, CRM), support documentation and project tracking and overall coordination of the Innovation team. The role will assist in the full lifecycle of the annual Innovation Calls (e.g. Strategic Innovation Open Call, City Raptor, SME Market Expansion Call), including publication, coordination of evaluations, expert management, and reporting. The Junior Innovation Analyst will also support cross-team coordination by preparing presentations, compiling performance reports, and contributing to shared tasks with other areas such as Impact Ventures, Academy, Finance, and RIS. They will help organise both remote and in-person meetings, share regular programme updates, and assist with internal reporting. A high level of proficiency in tools such as MS Office—particularly Excel and MS Project—will be essential to support the team’s daily operations effectively.

Tasks will involve, but not be limited to:
**Data management and Portfolio Analysis**:

- Support the preparation of data insights, reports, and visual presentations to track programme performance.
- Provide administrative support in the preparation of data, reports, and presentations.
- Maintain up-to-date records in internal systems (Netsuite and CRM)
- Monitor grant KPIs, deliverables, project status and key milestones.
- Prepare summaries and data analytics on portfolio topics, areas of interest, and portfolio trends.

**Innovation call cycle**:

- Support operational tasks throughout the lifecycle of innovation calls: preparation, launch, evaluation, and closure.
- Coordinate and document meetings (e.g. selection committees, consensus meetings).
- Assist in onboarding evaluators, preparing contracts, and ensuring proper documentation flow.
- Monitor and follow up on submission deadlines, compliance requirements, and post-call reporting.
- Maintain accurate records o project proposals, selection outcomes, and feedback.

**Internal Reporting & Coordination**:

- Assist in preparing internal reports and presentations for the Innovation Team and management.
- Liaise with other departments (e.g. PMO, Finance) to coordinate budget tracking, reporting and compliance.
- Contribute to the creation and maintenance of dashboards and data visualisations to support decision-making.
- Support the preparation and monitoring of contracts, and general reporting.
- Assist the Innovation Director as well as other Innovation Managers in preparing presentations, reports, and visual metrics for internal and external audiences.
- Provide analytics on tracking income, costs etc. and assist with the preparation of documents for internal and external reporting.
- Organise and document team meetings (presentations, agendas, minutes).

**What you will bring along the way**:
**Must-have**:

- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience with at least 1 in a similar support, analysis or coordination role
- University degree in Business Administration, Economics or similar.
- Written and spoken English (C1 or above).
- Familiarity with European funding schemes, in particular Horizon Europe.
- Experience in preparation of data, budgets, reports, meeting agendas and documents
- High proficiency in MS Office Tools - Especially Excel, Word, Power Point and Power BI.
- Proactive, reliable, and capable of working independently in an fast-p