PROJECT MANAGER & SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER (EU-FUNDED PROJECTS)

Job Description

Industry: Non-profit Organizations
Seniority for this role: Mid-Senior level
ABOUT KMOP KMOP, founded in 1977 in Greece, is a leading civil society organization dedicated to providing social support services and designing and implementing various initiatives that empower and enhance the well-being of individuals and communities. Over the years, KMOP has broadened its impact to a global scale, maintaining a presence in three countries – Greece, Belgium, and North Macedonia – with permanent offices in Athens, Piraeus, Kifissia, Thessaloniki, Brussels, and Skopje. At the heart of KMOP‘s mission is the commitment to tackle social challenges through evidence-based solutions that foster individual and collective prosperity. Our approach focuses on creating and implementing innovative social programs to build self-worth, reduce inequalities, and promote inclusive and sustainable development. We are looking for Projects Managers & Senior Project Managers for social impact and innovation projects funded by international donors (e.g. Erasmus+, CERV, AMIF, Horizon Europe, Interreg Europe). He/She coordinate internal and external teams, ensuring smooth running of activities, quality of outputs and the representation of KMOP at local and international levels. In addition, he/she will collaborate with researchers, finance and communication teams, and a rich network of European organisations and stakeholders to make each project’s outcome count. RESPONSIBILITIES Plan, organise, and adapt taks to achieve projects’ and KMOP’s goals, foreseeing and managing risks, timelines, and deliverables Directly implement and execute key activities such as project meetings, preparation of documentation, progress reports, research support, development and reviewing of project outputs, and preparation of final reports Coordinate the implementation of projects’ tasks assigned to project partners and/or internal teams (e.g. communication, finance, translation), ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery while promoting efficient teamwork and collaboration Initiate, manage and cultivate relations with external stakeholders, including project partners, donors, EU agencies, and local communities, ensuring effective communication and successful collaboration Contribute to the identification, design, and development of new project proposals, ensuring alignment with KMOP’s strategic priorities and funding opportunities Represent KMOP in local and international forums, ensuring the organization’s visibility and fostering partnerships to support its mission REQUIREMENTS Required Qualifications: Graduate in a field relevant to KMOP’s programme areas. At least 2+ years (5+ years for the Senior Project Manager role) of experience in EU-funded projects management and implementation Good knowledge and understanding of EU procedures and project design & management methodologies Excellent communication skills in English and Greek, and ability to adapt messages to fit the needs of a variety of audiences Ability to work independently, prioritize and meet strict deadlines Experience in managing teams (for the Senior Project Manager role) Excellent organizational and time management skills Considered Qualifications: Master’s degree in relevant field will be considered an asset Proficiency in a second foreign language For any clarifications, applicants may submit questions to careers@kmop.org WHAT WE OFFER: Competitive remuneration and excellent career development prospects Experience and exposure to a wide range of thematics and the opportunity to contribute to positive social impact projects An international environment and the opportunity to work with renowned organizations and stakeholders from the EU and beyond A friendly, creative, and inclusive workplace Show more Show less