Project Manager for MAIA Project

MAIA will act as an impact multiplier by providing social structures, technological and outreach activities to accompany, potentiate and help maximise the impact of climate research projects funded under Horizon Europe. More information on the project can be found at https://maia-project.eu/.

Key responsibilities: 

• Support the Scientific Coordinator in the Strategic Management of the project and technical discussions.
• Financial and administrative project management at the consortium level.
• Focal contact point between the Coordinator, the Partners and the Commission.
• Manage interactions with internal and external specialists on technical, ethical and legal aspects, communications, and with the external advisory board.
• Organization of project meetings, including financial and administrative aspects.
• International travelling and participation to consortium meetings when required.

Main requirements/skills: 

• Master or PhD degree.
• Experience in Project Management with international consortiums.
• Excellent project management skills related to finance, administration and communication.
• Ability to coordinate teamwork and interact with a broad range of scientific and policy stakeholders at European level.
• Experience in R&D EU projects, knowledge of H2020 and Horizon Europe Programme.
• Proven experience in organizing meeting and events.
• Demonstrated proficiency in attending high-level meetings in a global context.
• Experience in constructing indicators to measure progress and performance accurately.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent written and oral command of English and Spanish.

Desirable requirements:

• Good command of Portuguese.

Benefits and work environment 

• Interdisciplinary and inspiring work environment.
• Quiet and spacious workspaces.
• Possibility of participating in internal training and academic activities of the centre.
• 35-hour week work calendar.
• 30 days of vacation per year.