Join Kveloce for your next career step in Research and Innovation! 

Kveloce is an international consultancy specializing in Research, Development, and Innovation funding, assisting researchers transforming their ideas in successful projects since 2001. 

Are you passionate about R&D? Do you want to be part of the future of technology and research? 

The ideal candidate for the Senior EU Funding Consultant position at Kveloce should have proven high-level skills in Scientific-Technical Grant Writing for European Union funding programs and be highly motivated. In a team with varied expertise, your responsibility as a Senior consultant in European R&D projects is to take the lead in crafting and advancing project proposals to secure funding from different European Union research schemes. Moreover, you will work together to pinpoint new chances that can aid researchers in advancing their projects 

Responsibilities:

• Researching and understanding the priorities and objectives of the European Union’s research, development, and innovation programs. 
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to identify funding opportunities and develop competitive proposals. 
• Writing and editing project proposals for various programs in collaboration with researchers and technical experts. 
• Coordinating proposal information, including financial, technical, and impact data. 
• Ensuring compliance with the formal and content requirements established by the European Commission for proposals. 
• Staying abreast of updates and changes in the policies and regulations of the various Horizon Europe programs. 
• You will also have the opportunity to collaborate in the development and implementation of already funded projects and scientific-technical reports for: 
  • Preparation of reports and studies. 
  • State of the art, technical documents. 
• Finally, you will carry out networking actions and liaise with the appropriate funding entities. 

Qualifications:

• A relevant academic degree (bachelor’s or master’s degree) preferably with Engineering or Sciences focus. 
• Proven experience (7+ years) in EU grant writing. 
• In-depth knowledge of European Union funding programs, in particular Horizon Europe. 
• Sound knowledge of office digital tools. 
• Excellent command of spoken and written English (level C1). Other European languages are a plus. 
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams. 
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines. 
• Availability to travel depending on the position’s needs. 
• Technical-scientific merits will be assessed: articles, papers, and publications in which the candidate appears as author/co-author. 
• Live in Spain or willing to relocate to Spain. 

Además, se valorarán muy positivamente las siguientes aptitudes para este puesto:

• Leadership 
• Proactivity 
• Conflict management 
• Organization and planning of work 
• Flexibility and adaptation 
• Teamwork Skills 
• Proper management in interpersonal relationships 

The inclusion in the CV of a list of funded proposals written by the candidate, the program or call to which it was submitted, its score in the evaluation, and whether it has obtained funding will be highly valued. 

Offer:

• A competitive gross salary based on experience with excellent accessory conditions. 
• Permanent position with flexible working time. 
• Opportunity to grow. 
• Health Insurance. 
• Great colleagues and a pleasant and fun work environment. 
• A professional and dynamic company that values motivation, growth and independence. 

Apply: 

Are you interested in this position? 

Send us your letter of motivation and your CV via the contact form you will find at www.kveloce.com/talent/?lang=en

Are you passionate about R&D&I? Do you want to be part of the future of technology and research? Are you excited by the idea of leading an international R&D&I project?

At Kveloce we are looking for a highly qualified and motivated European R&D Project Manager to join our team. As a European R&D&I Project Manager, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team where your main mission will be to coordinate and lead the European projects currently coordinated by Kveloce. In addition, you will collaborate in the identification of new opportunities to help researchers to catalyse their projects.

As a project manager, you will be responsible for:

• Integrated Project Management: Overseeing and coordinating all stages of implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Interdisciplinary Coordination: Facilitating effective collaboration between multidisciplinary teams, partner institutions and external partners involved in the project.
• Strategic Planning: Ensure the timely delivery of project results in accordance with the objectives set by Horizon Europe.
• Financial Management: Manage the project budget, track expenditure and ensure compliance with the financial requirements set by the EU.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all Horizon Europe regulations, guidelines and policies, as well as grant agreements and reporting requirements.
• Communication and Dissemination: Coordinate communication and dissemination activities to promote the achievements and results of the project, both nationally and internationally.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks that may affect the success of the project, implementing corrective measures as necessary.

Location of the position

Country: Spain

Province: Valencia

City: Valencia

Type of contract and working day

Type of contract: Indefinite

Working day: Full time

Schedule: de 9 a 18 (8 horas)

Salary remuneration:

Salary: 30.000 – 35.000 gross per annum (depending on qualifications).

Health insurance.

Employment benefits:

Home Office

Flexible working hours

Very good working environment.

REQUIREMENTS

To be successful in this role, we expect you to meet the following:

• Minimum studies: Have an academic degree or master’s degree.
• Proven experience of at least 5 years in the management of R&D&I projects at European level, preferably in the Health sector.
• In-depth knowledge of EU funding programmes, such as Horizon Europe, among others.
• Advanced skills in office software packages.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written (C1 level). Other European languages would be an asset.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally according to the needs of the project.
• Postgraduate studies related to project management or R&D&I, technical-scientific merits: articles, papers and publications in which you appear as author/co-author, knowledge of other languages will be an asset.

In addition, the following competencies and skills are highly valued for this position:

• Leadership
  Initiative and pro-activity.
  Resolute
  Organisation and work planning
  Flexibility and adaptability.
  Ability to work in a team.
  Interpersonal relationship management skills.

Your next big step starts here!

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team with a wide international experience in R&D&I management and a young environment in continuous progression and challenges.

Your main mission will be the participation in projects funded by the Horizon Europe programme, carrying out tasks of communication, dissemination and exploitation of project results. You will also carry out research tasks in the area of social sciences, such as literature reviews, research design, data collection through different qualitative and quantitative techniques, data analysis and issuing conclusions in scientific-technical reports or studies.

Responsibilities / Main functions

• Development of the communication and dissemination strategy and plan for the different Horizon Europe projects in which Kveloce participates.
• Writing articles, content for the website, social networks, internal and external newsletters, publications and dissemination materials for Horizon Europe projects.
• Organisation of events and webinars, including all event logistics, communications, procurement, event registrations and reporting, etc., as well as any action necessary for the proper implementation of Horizon Europe projects.
• Management and support in the external communication of Horizon Europe projects.
• Carrying out networking activities. Analysis, identification and involvement of stakeholders relevant to the scope of the project, as well as participation in online/in situ conferences with the aim of presenting the project results.
• Monitoring and measuring the impact of communication and dissemination actions according to the established objectives.
• Elaboration of technical reports and deliverables related to D&C and ensuring that they meet quality expectations.
• Defining and proposing ways to connect with the target audiences of the different Horizon Europe projects.
• Use of social science research methods and techniques.
• Implementation and dynamisation of citizen participation processes through participatory methodologies, techniques and tools for action.
• Identification of new projects and/or new funding opportunities in the EU.
  Support in the preparation and elaboration of proposals.

Minimum requirements:

• Minimum educational background: Academic degree, bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• Minimum 5 years experience in the position of Senior Consultant – Expert in Communication and Dissemination of European research projects.
• Experience in participating in H2020 and/or Horizon Europe projects.
• Experience in website editing, social media management.
• Organisation of events (workshops, seminars, project meetings,…).
• Experience in content creation (brochures, flyers, factsheets, etc.)
• Good writing and reporting skills;
• Good analytical skills and computer skills;
• Experience in the field of social science research.
• Proficiency in different research methods and statistical tools and techniques.
• Minimum level of English: C1.

Other merits that will be valued:

• Experience in marketing
• Experience in the preparation and writing of proposals in the field of public funding programmes (Horizon Europe, Erasmus +, etc.).

Competences and skills:

• Creativity, initiative and proactivity.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Organisation and work planning.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Autonomy and ability to work as part of a team.
• Interpersonal relationship management skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project-related events to represent the project and/or Kveloce;

The inclusion in the CV of a list of publications of content related to the job position will be highly valued.

Type of contract and working hours

Type of contract: Indefinite

Working day: full time

Schedule: preferably from 9am to 6pm (8 hours).

Work benefits:

Home Office

Flexible working hours

Incentives

Health insurance

Family reconciliation