Senior Consultant| Funding

You will:

• Coordinate the implementation of a multi-partner European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) project funded under the Digital Europe Programme, ensuring timely delivery of activities, milestones and deliverables;
• Serve as the primary coordination point for a consortia of international partners, facilitating regular communication, meetings, action tracking and issue resolution;
• Monitor project progress, budgets, risks and contractual obligations in line with the Grant Agreement, Annotated Grant Agreement and consortium agreements;
• Coordinate periodic reporting, collection of evidence, deliverables and financial information required by the European Commission;
• Ensure compliance with European Commission implementation rules, including eligibility of costs, documentation requirements and audit readiness;
• Support project governance, including preparation of Steering Committee meetings, work plans, internal reporting and decision-making materials;
• Deliver assigned consulting tasks independently within defined methodologies, frameworks and timelines;
• Support implementation and reporting tasks of other multi-partner directly managed EU-funded projects (e.g. Digital Europe Programme, LIFE, CEF Energy, CEF Transport, Innovation Fund, EDF);
• Conduct research, analysis and stakeholder consultations supporting project implementation and future funding opportunities;
• Contribute to proposal development for future European funding opportunities by transferring lessons learned from ongoing projects;
• Build and maintain productive relationships with clients, consortium partners and European stakeholders.

Requirements:

Required:
• 2+ years of experience managing or implementing EU-funded projects under Digital Europe Programme, LIFE, CEF, Horizon Europe, Innovation Fund or EDF;
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in economics, business administration, political science, international relations, engineering, management or a related discipline;
• Practical experience working with European Commission Grant Agreements and the Annotated Grant Agreement;
• Experience implementing projects funded under Digital Europe Programme, LIFE, CEF, Horizon Europe, Innovation Fund or EDF;
• Experience preparing periodic technical and financial reports for the European Commission;
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders, preferably within international consortia;
• Strong project management, organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously;
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, including organising meetings, following up actions and coordinating diverse partners;
• Strong analytical, writing and presentation skills;
• Ability to independently manage tasks, timelines and deliverables while maintaining high quality standards;
• Professional fluency in Slovak and English language (written and spoken).
Nice to Have:
• Experience with audits or financial/control reviews of EU-funded projects;
• Experience with proposal writing for directly managed EU programmes;
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Planner, Jira, Asana or similar);
• Additional European languages.

Benefits:

• Professional Growth – We support rapid career development, offering performance and salary reviews twice a year to ensure your progress is recognized and rewarded;
• Bonus – Earn financial rewards through a clear, standardized system that recognizes your contributions;
• Flexible Working Hours – Manage your workday with flexibility and the option to work from home twice a week, while enjoying our city-centre office as a convenient, collaborative workspace;
• Culture & Connection – From team bonding activities like Christmas parties and summer events to spontaneous celebrations, monthly breakfasts, or team lunches, we celebrate wins—big or small—together;
• International Offsite Trips – Each year, we travel to an exciting destination to spend time together with the entire Civitta team, building connections and creating unforgettable memories;
• Gifts Programme – Welcome boxes, birthday surprises, and holiday cheer ensure your special moments are always recognized;
• Continuous Learning – From expert-led trainings to personal development budgets, your growth is our priority;
• Local Benefits Package – Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and professional needs, including: Multisport card, O2 telecommunication service and weekly fruit basket.