ppDescripción del trabajo Pre-Award Project Manager – UNESCO Chair in Life Cycle and Climate Change (ESCI-UPF) /p h3About UNESCO Chair /h3 pThe UNESCO Chair in Life Cycle and Climate Change ESCI-UPF is an international center of excellence in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and a leading source of innovative research on LCA and its application on mitigating climate change in sectors such as: agrifood, packaging, chem/pharma, health, new materials, construction, energy and, waste management. /p pEl UNESCO Chair in Life Cycle and Climate Change at ESCI-UPF is seeking a Pre-Award Project Manager to join its team within the new ESCI-UPF Project Office. The selected candidate will play a key role in identifying and attracting competitive funding opportunities, supporting researchers in the preparation of European proposals, and leading communication and dissemination activities for the Chair’s research projects. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to the growth of international research initiatives in sustainability, climate change, and circular economy, while supporting the pre-award phase of competitive funding projects. /p h3Main Responsibilities /h3 ul liPre-Award and Project Promotion /li liProposal Writing: Draft and contribute to high-quality research and innovation proposals for European and national funding programmes (e.g., Horizon Europe, Erasmus, AEI calls, etc.), ensuring alignment with call requirements and institutional priorities. /li liBudget Preparation: Develop project budgets in compliance with the financial rules of each call. /li liCoordination with Partners: Act as the main contact for consortium partners in coordinated proposals, and liaise with coordinators when ESCI-UPF participates as a partner. /li liOpportunity Scouting: Monitor and identify new funding opportunities and strategic partnerships relevant to the Chair’s research areas. /li liPromotion Networking:



Represent ESCI-UPF and the Chair at information sessions, brokerage events, and networking activities to promote collaborations and attract new projects. /li liSupport to Researchers: Provide guidance to research staff during the proposal preparation phase, including administrative, technical reporting, impact, gender, knowledge transfer, KPI and strategic aspects. /li liCommunication Dissemination Strategy Development: Design and implement communication and dissemination strategies for research projects, ensuring alignment with funder requirements and maximizing project visibility and impact. /li liContent Creation: Prepare and publish dissemination materials, scientific and non-scientific articles, newsletters, social media posts, and reports showcasing project results. /li liEvent Participation: Coordinate and participate in events, conferences, and workshops to disseminate outcomes and strengthen stakeholder engagement. /li /ul h3Required Qualifications and Experience /h3 ul liUniversity degree in Environmental, Chemical, Agricultural, Agri-food or related Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or related fields. /li liA Master’s degree or PhD in Sustainability, Circular Economy, Environmental Management, or related disciplines will be highly valued. /li liSolid knowledge of European funding programmes (Horizon Europe, Interreg, LIFE, Erasmus+, etc.) and familiarity with national and regional funding instruments. /li liProfessional proficiency in English. Spanish, and Catalan will be highly valued.



/li liAt least 3 years of experience in the preparation of competitive funding proposals, preferably in academic, research, or consultancy environments. /li liUnderstanding of sustainability, climate change, circular economy, and life cycle assessment principles. /li liInterpersonal Skills /li liStrong analytical, organizational, and writing skills. /li liCapacity to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines. /li liProactive, detail-oriented, and solution-driven approach.Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities in multicultural environments. /li liStrategic and business-oriented mindset, aligned with sustainability values. /li /ul h3What We Offer /h3 ul liThe opportunity to contribute to impactful international research initiatives in sustainability and climate change. /li liIntegration into the new ESCI-UPF Project Office, working closely with researchers and supporting the pre-award phase of projects. /li liA dynamic, collaborative, and international work environment at the UNESCO Chair in Life Cycle and Climate Change. /li liProfessional development and specialized training in pre-award project management and proposal writing. /li liFlexible working arrangements, including up to 2 remote days per week. /li li35 hours per week (PAS position). /li liA modern and welcoming office in the center of Barcelona. /li liGross annual salary: 31.000€ /li /ul pThe Chair is committed to equal opportunities and non-discrimination in employment policies and salaries on the grounds of race, ethnic origin, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, gender reassignment, or marital and civil partnership status. /p pAll applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. /p pThis contract is part of the Project GPE -P financed by MICIU/AEI/ / /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Pre-Award Project Manager – Unesco Chair In Life Cycle And Climate Change - €31.000 A Year (Madrid)
🏢 ESCI-UPF
📍 Madrid