INNOVATION CONSULTANT
KiNNO is currently looking for a full-time European Projects Innovation Consultant, for effectively managing the implementation and successfully delivering large-scale, complex projects field of innovation ecosystems’ building and scaling of cutting edge industry-specific content: sustainable energy; clean tech, sustainable innovations.
Main Responsibilities:
- Manage and carry out tasks associated with projects in the field of innovation ecosystems’ building and scaling of cutting edge industry-specific content: sustainable energy; clean tech, sustainable innovations. Tasks include, but not limit to, preparing and examining deliverables, project outputs, services, and reports that meet quality targets and standards.
- Conduct communication, dissemination and outreach activities, including organizing events, coordinating focus groups, and executing communication initiatives, etc.
- Effectively communicate both within the company and with external partners of the innovation ecosystem such as academic institutions, researchers, freelance professionals, SMEs and industrial stakeholders, public authorities and institutions.
- Perform daily project management tasks, including but not limited to tracking deadlines, managing costs, planning time schedules, and supporting the allocation of resources effectively.
- Assess potential risks, prioritize and evaluate significance and impact, as well as promptly report to business unit management, while offering potential solutions for resolution.
Basic Requirements:
- 2+ years of professional experience in EU project design, implementation and management (H2020/Horizon Europe CSAs, Interreg MED, ENI CBC MED etc.) focusing on innovation, entrepreneurship, business support, technology transfer
- Proven record in successful implementation of EU projects.
- BSc in a relative theme: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, Business Administration
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Availability for short travels / meetings in Greece and abroad
Desirable Qualifications:
- Postgraduate degree in a relative theme: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, Business Administration
- Experience in the whole life cycle of a project : from the idea generation and opportunity identification; conceptualization, proposal design and partnership development
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of EU policy, priorities and trends with regards to innovation ecosystems building and scaling, sustainable energy, clean tech, sustainable innovations
- Proven record of successful development of relevant EU funded projects in the aforementioned fields will be considered an asset
- Good knowledge in Public Tenders and Procedures: Bidding, submission and management of tenders
Personal Characteristics:
- High level of accountability for the quality of your work and outputs
- Strong Problem solving skills, excellent business sense and commercial awareness
- Self-motivation, drive, persistence, enthusiasm and effective time management
- Team working spirit
The company offers:
- Full time contract with appealing salary package [depending on qualifications]
- Prospects of career development and opportunities across in diversified research areas and industrial value chains
- Engagement and collaboration with a strong EU & global network of partners, collaborators and companies
- A dynamic working environment with strong focus on values and achieving a harmonious work-life balance
Send your CV to the attention of This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than 25/02/23