Project Manager

• Master’s degree or equivalent, including training in European project management
• Experience in European Projects, in particular with a strong background in EU project coordination, administrative and financial management and in-depth knowledge of the research institutions environment
• Knowledge of international cooperation
• Knowledge of the work practices, processes and procedures relevant to the role, including awareness of developments in the European research environment.
• Ability to work flexibly, managing the expectations of stakeholders from different cultures and research environments including industry.

The Project Manager will:

• Monitor the implementation of the project and the timely reporting and delivery of all project commitments to the EC.
• Inform and advise project partners on financial and administrative rules, while ensuring the conformity with the relevant procedures.
• Support the Project Coordinator and the researchers in planning, producing, collecting and reviewing the deliverables and outcomes to ensure their timely delivery.
• Provide management tools (e.g. guides, templates, etc.) for the consortium.
• Monitor all contractual obligations (Grant Agreement, Consortium Agreement and other legal reference documents) and draft additional agreements.
• Track all project related costs in collaboration with the University Services and coordinate the preparation, consolidation and submission of financial reports in compliance with the deadlines fixed by the European Commission.
• Schedule project meetings: prepare agendas and circulate reference materials for the meetings and writing the minutes.
• Contribute to the preparation of different events such as workshops and conferences
• Provide support in proposal writing for follow-up research initiatives
• Implement internal communication actions
• Support the Project Coordinator, fellows & the Consortium members in their day-to-day communication, management and scientific activities.

• Teamwork
• Flexibility
• Commitment
• Responsibility
• Autonomy
• Excellent attention to detail
• Quality awareness
• Problem solving

• The yearly gross salary of the Project Manager is based upon qualifications and experience.
• From this amount employer and employee contributions to the Cyprus government funds will be deducted.
• A 13th monthly salary is incorporated into the monthly gross salary.
• In addition, health and social insurance will be funded by the project.
• The possibility for elaborating a PhD is offered.

• Master’s degree or equivalent, including training in European project management
• Experience in European Projects, in particular with a strong background in EU project coordination, administrative and financial management and in-depth knowledge of the research institutions environment
• Knowledge of international cooperation
• Knowledge of the work practices, processes and procedures relevant to the role, including awareness of developments in the European research environment.
• Ability to work flexibly, managing the expectations of stakeholders from different cultures and research environments including industry.

• Ability to apply a set of rules and procedures in different areas of administration 
• Knowledge of budget reporting and management
• Excellent knowledge and practice of project management tools (spreadsheets, planning tools)
• Strong planning, organisational and communication skills
• Strong writing skills, English reporting experience
• High proficiency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of modern Greek would be a plus.

We are following the regulations for the recruitment of researchers in an open, merit and transparent way:

Set-up of internal recruitment committee according to the local regulations,

• Reviewing Candidate Applications / set of conflict of interest,
• Conducting Initial Candidate Screening,
• Conducting In-person Interviews in person or remotely,
• Making Final Candidate Selection,
• Announcing the results, inviting the candidate to sign the contract and start with her/his new job. 

The University provides to the successful candidate(s) any possible support for its integration on the island, and at the university campus.