Senior European Project Manager

The deadline for applications is Friday, April 25th, 2025

Location: Madrid/Remote
Location type: Hybrid
Starting date: May 2025
Duration: 24-36 months (January 2024-January 2026-27)
Compensation: To be defined based on the candidate’s skills and experience
Expected commitment: Part-time (around 50 hours per month)

BACKGROUND

The Social Change School, active since 1997, is the world’s leading international institution in the field of international development, humanitarian aid and third sector management. The School’s mission is to train professionals and managers for social change, international development, humanitarian aid, worldwide, with a specific focus on Africa, 

Social Change School Alumni Community is the wides worldwide network of international cooperation professionals.

Since 1997 the School has trained a generation of  top performing managers and professionals in all the continents.

PURPOSE OF ROLE

We are looking for a European Project Manager experienced in European Project Planning to join our team. The resource will be responsible for the International Project Office of Socia Change School, identifying partners, funding opportunities, drafting and managing projects funded by the European Union, coordinating activities with the partners involved and ensuring compliance with deadlines and administrative requirements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

1. Managing the International Project Office of Social Change School
2. Looking for partnership starting from the network of the School, taking care of relations with national and international partners, stakeholders and European institutions
3. Analyze European funding programs and identify funding opportunities for the company 
4. Develop, write and submit project proposals in line with the requirements of EU calls.
5. Manage and coordinate all phases of the project, ensuring compliance with the deadlines and objectives set
6. Monitor and evaluate the progress of projects, preparing reports and documentation for funders.
7. Ensure compliance with regulations and administrative and financial obligations

PROFILE

Requirements 

1. Previous experience of at least 5 years in the management of European projects and in the writing of funding proposals.
2. English C1, Spanish mother tongue or C1,  Italian Mother tongue o B2. 
3. In-depth knowledge of EU funding programmes (Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, Interreg, LIFE, etc.).
4. Excellent project management, organization, and coordination skills.
5. Ability to work in a team and manage relationships with international partners.
6. Good command of project management and financial monitoring tools.

Preferred Requirements

• Practice with Microsoft or Google package (Outlook, Planner, Calendar, etc)
• Practice with AI
• Living in Spain  
• Being a Social Change Former Student

WHAT WE OFFER

• Become part of a highly influential global network in the nonprofit sector- Social Change School Community is the widest community of International Professionals in the International Cooperation
• Work on impactful European projects that create real change
• Strong partnership with the best NGOs
• Collaborate with top professionals and institutions across multiple countries.
• Enjoy flexible remote work while contributing to meaningful international initiatives
• Opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic and international environment.
• Opportunity to participate in innovative projects with a European impact.
• Competitive contract based on the candidate’s experience.

TO APPLY FOR THE POST

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to vacancy@socialchangeschool.org with the subject “Euro-Project Manager “.

Social Change School promotes equal opportunities and values diversity within its team.