Join Civitta - an international company with 750+ colleagues across 20+ countries. We are delivering consulting, digital, funding, and public sector transformation projects across Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and other global markets.
Help companies secure EU and national funding - from grant applications to blended finance solutions. We support start-ups, SMEs, and corporates in scaling innovation projects.
You’ll work alongside founders, and international partners across green tech, AI, circular economy, and digital transformation, by empowering different businesses to grow.
You will:
- Prepare meaningful project proposals in cooperation with the project manager and the client;
- Evaluate the suitability of projects for the funding measures;
- Prepare the project development plan and other documentation in cooperation with the client, incl. independently conceptualizing the client's development idea, analyzing its novelty and value proposition, researching target markets and competitors, etc.;
- Develop independently persuasive narratives that highlight the project’s impact, innovation, and alignment with funding objectives;
- Lead problem-solving sessions and structure the storyline on good understanding of the business case;
- Develop insights and strategic recommendations for clients based on findings;
- Manage small-scale projects, including leading discussions and communication with the client during the project;
- Help juniors to grow and develop within the company.
Requirements:
- Master's degree in Innovation Management, Economics, Business Management, Finance, or a related field (finished Master's would be taken as an advantage);
- At least 2-3 years of experience working in innovation management, analytics, market research, auditing, or management consulting;
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills;
- Excellent skills in writing, well-structuring, and composing argumentative texts;
- Open to taking on challenges and see them as opportunities for growth;
- You thrive in deadline-driven and project-based environments;
- You feel comfortable with Estonian and English as your main working languages, both verbal and written;
- Readiness to reach for excellence and produce results that add value to the business;
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint);
- A great advantage - experience in compiling funding applications;
- Ability to work in the office in Tallinn or Tartu 3 days/week.
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: services from Stebby or Confido (sports, diagnostics, medical, dental, and mental health support); phone bill compensation (Telia users) of up to 20 EUR/month; company-paid team sports registration for groups of 3+ employees.
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What We Do
Civitta is a leading independent management consultancy in Emerging Europe. Today, our company, headquartered in Tartu, Estonia, employs over 700 consultants and experts across 27 offices in 19 countries: Estonia Latvia Lithuania Poland Finland Denmark Belarus Ukraine Moldova Serbia Romania Slovakia Bulgaria North Macedonia Kosovo Armenia Sweden Georgia Uzbekistan We aim to bring the right minds together to challenge the boundaries and make meaningful changes for our clients. We cover a wide range of services, including management consulting, grants and project management, market research and customer data analytics, entrepreneurship support and startups, public policy and development. We also work beyond home markets – our flexible approach and international mindset have ensured the successful cooperation with clients in 40+ countries, resulting in 10000+ completed projects. What’s our approach? We deliver more. With an effective management model, we ensure that the money paid for our work is invested in the project, not into overheads. We ask the tough questions. We challenge our clients to achieve the challenge themselves. We like unconventional projects. We have an entrepreneurial mindset allowing us to be flexible and work with niche or unusual projects. We get the job done. We collect facts, analyze them and deliver fact-based results. We are practical and we aim for impact. We have Estonian roots. An unique Central and Eastern Europe & Nordics footprint stretching over 16 countries throughout Europe. #TheChallengerAdvisory
