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Solidarité des Alternatives Wallonnes et Bruxelloises (SAW-B) is a federation of social enterprises that brings together more than 120 members.

We are building a movement that proposes an economic and social alternative.

Our activities are structured around three missions:

  • Influencing: Being a critical yet constructive voice in the public debate.
  • Support: Strengthening the impact and sustainability of social enterprises.
  • Innovation: serving as a research and experimentation laboratory for social enterprises.

 

Among other things, SAW-B coordinates FABRUKA, the Brussels social initiatives incubator: a large-scale collaborative project funded by the ERDF and Innoviris (Brussels-Capital Region).

FABRUKA (www.fabruka.be) is a partnership of six social organizations active in Brussels that specialize in social innovation (SAW-B, COOPCITY, EVA bxl, Le Forum, Financité, and Crédal).

Together with community-based organizations and citizen collectives, Fabruka identifies unmet social needs, devises concrete solutions, and helps build collective projects that have a social impact.

 

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a versatile bilingual employee (French/Dutch) to fill a dual role:

SOCIAL ENTERPRISE COORDINATOR AND ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL MANAGER (M/F/X)

 

Purpose of the function

Overseeing projects during Fabruka’s structuring phase (0.6 FTE) and managing the administrative and financial affairs of the Fabruka consortium (0.4 FTE).

Role within the organization

The coordinator is part of the Fabruka team in Brussels and works with the project’s partner organizations on a daily basis.

He or she will also collaborate with the SAW-B team, which is organized according to the principles of participatory governance.

Key Responsibilities

As a social enterprise mentor:

  • Project coordinators provide guidance and support in structuring their projects and ensuring their long-term sustainability. This includes, among other things:
    • Creating a solid foundation for the project (vision, mission, and values)
    • Develop an efficient participatory governance structure (both for the project and, later, for the company)
    • Assessing the feasibility of the project (including oversight of the testing phase)
    • Developing a sustainable economic model
    • Develop a marketing strategy and, if necessary, conduct market research
    • Developing a Communication Plan
    • Developing an Action Plan
    • Work with the funding advisors to develop a funding strategy (identifying funding sources, fundraising, etc.)
  • Prepare financial plans, cash flow statements, reports, and articles of incorporation based on existing models.
  • Project coordinators provide coaching throughout the entire development of their project, so that they can validate their idea, test their solutions in practice, and ensure the project’s long-term sustainability (by stabilizing teams and securing funding sources).

As an administrative and financial manager:

  • Monitor grant applications, including by preparing supporting documentation and tracking the progress of project results (ERDF and Innoviris)
  • Prepare the semi-annual financial reports, assist in the preparation of activity reports, and enter them into EFRO’s Salesforce platform
  • Be responsible for coordinating the various partners in the areas of data collection, information exchange, and document sharing
  • Manage and, where necessary, improve the tracking tool for activities within the Fabruka project
  • Contribute to the development of tools for budgetary and financial monitoring
  • Manage expenditures in accordance with ERDF procedures, including: managing all public procurement contracts and framework agreements, managing the cash fund, and overseeing other administrative procedures
  • Arranging Contracts and Volunteer Reimbursements
  • Work with colleagues to ensure the link between European projects and SAW-B’s other budgetary and administrative activities
  • Drafting Meeting Minutes
  • File required documents electronically and on paper in accordance with the requirements of the funding agencies

 

To carry out these assignments, he or she can rely on the additional expertise of colleagues. To provide guidance on project structuring, he or she works closely with a financing advisor and is part of the “Structuring and Financing” team (5 people).

 

Desired Profile

The selected candidate holds a master’s degree in a management-related field. Ideally, he or she has at least three years of experience in similar positions within the nonprofit sector.

We are looking for a finance professional with experience in reporting, project management, and working with groups.

 

The candidate has:

  • Experience in guiding businesses or demonstrable coaching skills
  • Experience with or an interest in financial management
  • Versatility and a willingness to take on administrative tasks
  • Strong planning and organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Proficiency in basic IT tools and advanced knowledge of Excel
  • Ability to work in a bilingual environment (French/Dutch)
  • Team spirit, a sense of responsibility, and the ability to work independently
  • Strong writing skills
  • Experience with new management models (shared governance)
  • Knowledge of or a strong interest in social entrepreneurship
  • Knowledge of public procurement laws and a basic understanding of accounting (software used: Winbooks) are a plus

 

Terms of Employment:

  • Full-time, permanent contract (80% possible)
  • Start date as soon as possible
  • Work location: Brussels, with occasional travel to Monceau-sur-Sambre and the option to work remotely from time to time
  • Salary based on experience (e.g., €4,058 gross per month for a full-time position with three years of seniority)
  • Year-End Bonus and Meal Vouchers

Application Process:

Applications (cover letter and resume) must be submitted by email no later than October 18, 2026, to recrutement@saw-b.be.

The selection process consists of the following steps:

  • Initial selection based on the submitted application
  • Invitation to a written exam on October 26, 2026, followed by a selection process
  • Invitation to a job interview on November 2, 2026, followed by the final selection

 

If you have any questions about the position or the application process, please contact:

Rachel Vanoverschelde;

Email: recrutement@saw-b.be; Phone: 071/53.28.37