Job Opening | Junior Project Associate & Proposal Writer

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Position: Proposal Writer for Erasmus+ Projects | Part time for the first months
Location: Remote (Region of Thessaly will be preferred),
*Ideal position for people with kinetic disabilities

Prosvation, a Greek NGO focused on bridging the gap between research and markets, is seeking a Proposal Writer for Erasmus+ Projects to join our team. The Proposal Writer will be responsible for developing high-quality grant proposals for Prosvation’s various Erasmus+ initiatives. Among with the salary a laptop will be provided.
Responsibilities:

  • Research and identify appropriate grant opportunities within the Erasmus+ program (mostly for key actions 210 and 220).
  • Develop and write compelling grant proposals, in collaboration with project managers and other stakeholders, that effectively communicate Prosvation’s mission, goals, and proposed activities.
  • Ensure proposals comply with Erasmus+ guidelines and requirements.
  • Coordinate with relevant staff to gather necessary information and supporting documentation for proposals.
  • Manage timelines and deadlines for proposal submission and follow-up.
  • Participate in project planning and development, as needed.
  • Maintain knowledge of industry trends, best practices, and changes in grant-making priorities.

Requirements:

  • (Optional) Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as grant writing, communications, or business.
  • (Considered as a plus) Experience in grant writing or proposal development, preferably in the Erasmus+ program or other European funding programs.
  • (Important) Familiarity with Agile Methodology and similar frameworks
  • (Considered as a plus) Experience in European-funded programs implementation and execution.
  • (Crucial) Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely (Greek and English).
  • (Important) Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to gather and synthesize relevant information from multiple sources.
  • (Important) Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
  • (Important) Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure proposals meet all necessary guidelines and requirements.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software/tools.
  • Willingness to travel once or twice per year

Hiring Process

STEP 1 (beginning of May): Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview, and the rest will be informed via email.
STEP 2 (end of June): The final 2-3 candidates will need to participate in a weekly team meeting (different for each) and then have a discussion with management to consider the possibility of working with the team.
STEP 3 (optional): We will check the contacts from previous job positions provided by the final candidate to make the final decision.
FINAL STEP: Hiring will start on the 1st of July

Are you interested in this position? Fill out the following form by 30/05/2023:

    If you have any questions, you can send us an email at info@prosvation.gr. Alternatively you can send us a message that includes the following:

    ~Your resume (in whichever format you believe will help us understand your experience: pdf, LinkedIn, etc.).
    ~A paragraph explaining why you want to work in this particular position and in our organization.
    ~Totally optional: Any contacts (name, surname, position, organization, email, contact phone) that you wish, from your previous work positions, with whom we can talk, if necessary, to share their work experience with you. These contacts will only be used if you are the final candidate.