Organisation/Company Fundació Privada I2CAT Research Field Technology Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 29 May 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Role Overview:

As a Pre-Award Grants Officer within our Project Management Office (PMO), you will be the architect behind our competitive proposals. In an environment managing dozens of high-level submissions (including coordination and Tech Management roles), your expertise will ensure that our researchers' most disruptive ideas become funded, real-world projects.

Your role:

- Analyze and detect funding opportunities across national and international research and innovation calls.
- Lead end-to-end support for research areas in the preparation and submission of competitive grant proposals.
- Design and review complex budgets , ensuring financial viability and strict compliance with funding agency regulations.
- Draft and coordinate competitive proposals (as a coordinating center), managing communication with national and international partners.
- Ensure administrative excellence , overseeing that all documentation meets the legal and technical requirements of each funding body.
- Manage the early lifecycle : Proposal tracking, internal database maintenance,



and KPI analysis for strategic decision-making.
- Education: University Degree (or equivalent professional experience).
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in Pre-Award functions.
- Specialization: Deep knowledge of competitive funding programs (Horizon Europe, H2020, ACCIÓ, AGAUR, AEI, CDTI) and grant regulations.
- Project Track Record: Proven experience in drafting coordinated proposals and managing FEDER, RIS3, and MRR funds.
- Tools: Mastery of the Office suite.

Languages: Advanced English (C1), with professional proficiency in Catalan and Spanish. Your language skills will be verified during the interview process.

NICE TO HAVE

- Previous experience in Research Centers or academic environments.
- A track record in coordinating proposals within the ICT sector.
- Familiarity with the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence) and Fundanet ERP.

Specific Requirements

Soft Skills:

- A proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate challenges.
- High adaptability in dynamic environments and under tight deadlines.
- A collaborative spirit comfortable in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Additional Information

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Fundació privada i2CAT, Internet i Innovació Digital a Catalunya Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Barcelona Postal Code 08039 Street Plaça de Pau Vila, 1 Geofield

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