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.
Take the step towards your journey with us and join us as a Senior Consultant | Funding in Slovakia.
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.
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.
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.
