Project Manager

Position description

As Project Manager, you will oversee the implementation and reporting of two ongoing EU-funded projects and contribute to the acquisition of new ones. Your role will focus on coordinating work packages (notably communications), liaising with regions, and ensuring timely technical and financial reporting. You will also support project development efforts, collaborating with our network of members to build impactful partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management (c.80%)

• Serve as the main point of contact for coordinating activities in our own projects;
• Manage project finances and ensure adherence to budgetary requirements;
• Oversee selected work packages by coordinating with colleagues and partners, and liaising with the lead partner;
• Communicate project activities to external stakeholders and disseminate outcomes effectively;
• Collaborate with the project technical teams and ensure they complete their deliverables on time according to the workplan;
• Prepare and submit detailed technical and financial reports to the lead partner, ensuring compliance with contract requirements.

Project Acquisition (c.15–20%)

• Monitor relevant EU funding calls and opportunities both for the members in the network as for NECSTouR itself, supporting the preparation and submission of proposals;
• Facilitate members’ involvement in consortia by sharing open calls and project partnership opportunities via our project hub;
• Organise info sessions for members on upcoming funding opportunities;
• Serve as the main point of contact for members seeking guidance on project participation or partnerships within the network.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following skills, several years’ project management experience, and the following qualities:

• Expertise in European Policy and Programmes: Proven knowledge of EU programmes (e.g., Interreg, Horizon Europe, Single Market) and their mechanisms for procurement, management, and reporting;
• Project Management Skills: Strong experience in managing projects, with a focus on financial management, coordination with project partners, and reporting both financial and technical;
• Relevant Sector Knowledge: Experience working with networks or international organisations. Knowledge of the tourism sector, European Cohesion Policy, Smart Specialisation Strategies, or related fields is a plus;
• Language Skills: Excellent command of English (written and spoken); proficiency in additional European languages is an advantage;
• Interpersonal Skills: Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multicultural environment;
• Teamwork and Independence: Ability to manage tasks autonomously while collaborating within a team.

Application instructions

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