Organisation/Company Fundació Privada I2CAT Research Field Technology Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 29 May 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Role Overview:
As a Pre-Award Grants Officer within our Project Management Office (PMO), you will be the architect behind our competitive proposals. In an environment managing dozens of high-level submissions (including coordination and Tech Management roles), your expertise will ensure that our researchers' most disruptive ideas become funded, real-world projects.
Your role:
* Analyze and detect funding opportunities across national and international research and innovation calls.
* Lead end-to-end support for research areas in the preparation and submission of competitive grant proposals.
* Design and review complex budgets, ensuring financial viability and strict compliance with funding agency regulations.
* Draft and coordinate competitive proposals (as a coordinating center), managing communication with national and international partners.
* Ensure administrative excellence, overseeing that all documentation meets the legal and technical requirements of each funding body.
* Manage the early lifecycle: Proposal tracking, internal database maintenance, and KPI analysis for strategic decision-making.
* Education: University Degree (or equivalent professional experience).
* Experience: Minimum 5 years in Pre-Award functions.
* Specialization: Deep knowledge of competitive funding programs (Horizon Europe, H2020, ACCIÓ, AGAUR, AEI, CDTI) and grant regulations.
* Project Track Record: Proven experience in drafting coordinated proposals and managing FEDER, RIS3, and MRR funds.
* Tools: Mastery of the Office suite.
Languages: Advanced English (C1), with professional proficiency in Catalan and Spanish. Your language skills will be verified during the interview process.
NICE TO HAVE
* Previous experience in Research Centers or academic environments.
* A track record in coordinating proposals within the ICT sector.
* Familiarity with the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence) and Fundanet ERP.
Specific Requirements
Soft Skills:
* A proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate challenges.
* High adaptability in dynamic environments and under tight deadlines.
* A collaborative spirit comfortable in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Fundació privada i2CAT, Internet i Innovació Digital a Catalunya Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Barcelona Postal Code 08039 Street Plaça de Pau Vila, 1 Geofield
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