EU Project Manager (Social/Political Sciences)

Emphasys Centre operates in the last 26 years as an Education, ICT Training, Research and Development Centre. Emphasys is a leading organization for the coordination, management and implementation of Research Projects under various programmes e.g. Erasmus , AMIF, CERV. It has a well-established network of organisations, both in Cyprus and in Europe, aiming to promote the EU policies related to the digital transformation, green transition, sustainable development, social inclusion, human rights etc.

Emphasys is seeking to hire an ambitious EU Project Manager to join a team of diverse young professionals, working in an energetic and supportive environment where he/she will be inspired, challenged and rewarded!

The EU Project Manager will be required to:

• Implement, manage and coordinate research projects
• Conduct literature and fieldwork research (interviews, survey research, focus-groups etc.), prepare reports and/or develop content in various forms (e.g. training material)
• Organise and participate in F2F and virtual training, seminars, webinars, workshops and other activities for the promotion of the project’s results
• Prepare and deliver presentations/ speeches
• Contribute in the preparation of grant applications, tenders and research proposals under various programmes/calls e.g. Erasmus , AMIF, Horizon Europe, AAL, CERV etc.
• Represent Emphasys to various meetings abroad (extensive travelling is required)
• Assist in the promotion of the organisation and the expansion network

For this position, Emphasys Centre is searching for motivated individuals who have:

• A pleasant and dynamic personality with a willingness to take the initiative and be creative
• Strong writing, presentation, communication, organizational and time-management skills
• Motivation and vision to make an impact
• Excellent teamwork and problem-solving skills as well as adaptability skills
• Flexible time schedule due to travelling abroad
• Fluency in English and Greek

Required qualifications:

• University degree in the fields of Social/Political Sciences or any other related field (e.g. in Education, EU studies, etc.), preferably from an English-speaking university

Additional qualifications:

• A Master degree in any of the above fields
• Previous experience in a similar position
• Previous experience in proposal writing (Erasmus , Horizon Europe. CERV, AMIF, AAL etc.)

Other information:

The position currently available is open for full-time engagement.

The successful candidate will be offered:

• An internal induction training, as well as, mentoring support for the first three months
• An attractive remuneration package (13th salary, Provident Fund etc.), according to qualifications and experience
• Various opportunities for travelling and training abroad for personal and professional development

Interested individuals are invited to visit the official website of the organisation for more information.

To apply, send your completed application to [email protected] with the subject: EU Project Manager (in Psychology). Applications must include a cover letter and a CV.

All applicants will be reviewed with strict confidentiality; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline of applications: 14th of July 2024

Please note that we encourage candidates to apply, as soon as possible, as the position might be filled in earlier than the closing date.

Emphasys Centre: Education, ICT Training and Research

3, P. Dimitrakopoulou Street, 1090 Nicosia

Tel.: 357 22663010