ICEP is looking for an experienced and committed Project Manager to join our team and contribute in the management of EU funded projects of territorial cooperation / education & training / research & innovation/competences validation. Day-to-day tasks include a combination of the following:

• Setup, monitor, and manage work schedules, implementation, adherence to quality standards funding programme rules;
•  Report to funding authorities on project activity and financial progress;
•  Coordinate internal and external ICEP’s project teams, and assure communication and flow of information;
•  Organise ICEP’s work meetings, workshops, results’ dissemination events;
•  Contribute in the implementation of project deliverables and ICEP’s dissemination actions;
•  Generate business development opportunities collaborating with the business development team;
•  Contribute in setting up new European project proposals, consortia, and budgets.

• 5+ years of experience in EU funded programmes (Erasmus +, International and Territorial Development Cooperation);
• University degree. A postgraduate qualification will be considered an asset.
•  Experience in  Excellent communication skills in English.
•  Knowledge of project related financial rules and procedures.
•  Team player, organised, flexible and able to multitask.
•  Detail-oriented, focused, reliable, capable of taking initiatives.
• IT literate: excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office; content-management websites and project management tools; 

• Part-time position in the context of a collaborative international team.
• Place of Work: Bratislava, Slovakia
• Period: 1-year Fixed Term with Potential to Extend based on increased project success
• Field of Work: Education, Migration, socio-economic inclusion, local development, e-skills and skills development in general, recognition and certification of professionals competences in the labour market
• Opportunities for significant career development and coordination functions in a growing company. 
• Work in a creative and rewarding small business environment.
• Work with partner Organization, private and public multistakeholder from across the EU.

ICEP is looking for an enthusiastic and committed person with a passion for youth policy, project management and international relations. The candidate will manage ICEP’s projects, support the preparation of project outputs and reports, plan and implement new projects, help with fundraising activities, liaise with member organisations and partners, and organise events.

POSITION European Project Manager

Field of Work Education, Migration, socio-economic inclusion, local development, e-skills and skills development in general, recognition and certification of professionals competences in the labour market

Place of Work Bratislava, Slovakia

Workload 20 hrs per week

Remuneration Depending on Experience

Period 1-year Fixed Term with Potential to Extend based on increased project success.

Graduate or post-graduate higher education degree in relevant discipline (e.g. project management, business administration, social work, information studies, international relations, European studies, etc.); 

• Prior experience in project management and event organisation in an international/European environment; 
• Good understanding of the Project Cycle Management: planning, identification & formulation, project management, monitoring and evaluation;
• Perfect command of English (spoken and written);
• Knowledge of the youth field or proven interest or experience in the sector; 
• IT literate: excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office; content-management websites and project management tools; 
• Familiarity with the Erasmus+ programme of the European Commission, and preferably already supervised upon EU-funded projects; 
• Very well organised and ready to work under pressure, though able to distribute the workload in order to respect deadlines and agreed schedules;
• Willingness to work with a small international and busy team in Bratislava

The Project Manager will:

• Support the implementation of ICEP’s strategy and annual work programme; 
• Be responsible for the Agency’s projects, working groups, initiatives and administrative tasks; 
• Manage, supervise and report on projects and project outcomes, mostly within the Erasmus+ Programme; 
• Coordinate the organisation of events, meetings, training activities and eLearning courses; 
• Lead grant application processes (i.e. proposal writing, budgeting, contact with partners, meeting the administrative requirements, etc. );
• Support the dissemination and publication of initiatives and project outcomes; 
• Support ICEP’s relations with its stakeholders and partners.