The Nanotechnologies Industries Association (NIA) is the sector-independent, responsible voice for the industrial nanotechnologies supply chains. NIA Membership is made up of many varied companies, all of which are at different stages of their commercial existence and with a variety of interests in the large range of technologies that derive their benefit from the nanoscale. On behalf of its Members NIA is participating in several research projects with a view to support the ongoing innovation and commercialisation of nanotechnologies, nanomaterials and nano-enabled products.

Job overview:

NIA is looking for an enthusiastic, driven project manager for European and International projects related to R&D, innovation and commercialisation supporting the advancement of nanotechnologies and nanomaterials; as an NIA Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for the administration and management of NIA projects (e.g. NIA Public-Private-Partnerships, Horizon 2020, etc.), and their alignment with the NIA’s core mission. You will furthermore support strategy development at NIA, with a view to initiate and develop new projects.

Main activities and responsibilities:

Under the guidance of the NIA Director General, and in alignment with the NIA Mission, you will be responsible for the overall direction and the day-to-day management of specific NIA Projects, as well as their alignment within the NIA’s strategic work programme; the activities you are expected to conduct self-sufficiently include:

•    Full incorporation of the project within the NIA’s bookkeeping
•    Communication with project partners, and facilitation of communication between project partners (e.g. organising of teleconferences/project meetings/workshops/conferences)
•    Representation of the project within NIA and of NIA within the project
•    Conduct of NIA’s agreed role within the project
•    Management of other NIA staff assigned to work on the project
•    Project progress monitoring
•    Preparation and processing of deliverables and financial reports
•    Maintenance and update of websites
•    Preparation of new project proposals, including the following activities:
  •    Monitoring and selection of suitable funding programmes
  •    Selection and development of project consortia
  •    Proposal drafting, structuring, commenting
  •    Networking and collection of information from tentative partners, processing of written inputs and background documents
  •    Preparation and writing of parts of the proposals
  •    Where appropriate: proposal submission and grant/consortium agreement preparation

Experience and skills:

•   Master degree (engineering/life science/nanotechnology)
•   Excellent understanding of nanotechnologies and nanomaterials
•   5 to 8 years experience with project administration/management/proposal writing
•   Knowledge of the European institutional environment and in the field of research and innovation
•   Fluent in English
•   Good computer and literacy skills, CMS experience an advantage
•   Strong communication, presentation and organisational skills
•   Target oriented

•   Result-driven problem-solving skills with strong sense for diplomacy
•   Understanding of public policy issues impacting corporate reputation
•   Consumer PR and social experience is a plus
•   Knowledge of the European institutional environment
•   Responsibility, flexibility, ability to work in a team and individually
•   Strong discipline and communication skills to work in a virtual office environment

We offer:

•    A two year full time contract with possibilities for an extension or long-term contract, during or after termination of the contract
•    Self realisation in a small organisation with international focus
•    Opportunities to travel and flexible job location
•    Cooperation and networking with world leading experts, organisations and industries

To apply:

Send your CV (EuroPass CV format) and cover letter to jobs<στο>nanotechia.org stating ‘Senior Project Manager’ and ‘your last name’ in the subject line. Send your application by 17th April 2015 (17:00 CEST). Interviews with successful candidates will be held in April. Expected work start in June/July/August.