iekAKMIedu

Partnerships & Consortia Manager

iekAKMIedu

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Athens • Greece

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About the role

  • · Identify and establish collaborations with universities, research institutions, VET providers, industry partners, NGOs, and public bodies relevant to EU funding priorities.
  • · Develop, maintain, and update a strategic partner database aligned with AKMI International’s development priorities.
  • · Identify suitable partners for upcoming EU calls and support the formation of strong, complementary, and competitive project consortia.
  • · Initiate and maintain communication with potential partners and coordinate their engagement during proposal preparation.
  • · Facilitate the collection of institutional profiles, expertise descriptions, and other partner-related information required during the consortium-building phase.
  • · Represent AKMI International at networking events, brokerage events, conferences, and European project development forums.
  • · Draft Applications and Technical Proposals indicatively under Erasmus+, CERV, AMIF, etc.

Requirements

  • · Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, European Studies, Cultural Management, Communication, Business Administration, Public Administration, Project Management, or another relevant field.
  • · At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in European project development, international partnerships, or stakeholder engagement.
  • · Proven experience in partnership development, consortium building, or participation in EU-funded collaborative projects.
  • · Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
  • · Knowledge of an additional EU language will be considered a strong asset.
  • · Excellent command of MS Office, especially Excel.
  • · Strong communication, networking, and relationship-building skills.
  • · Ability to manage multiple collaborations and maintain effective professional relationships.
  • · Familiarity with EU funding programmes such as Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, CERV, AMIF, and other international initiatives will be highly appreciated.
  • · Willingness to travel within and outside the EU.
Benefits
  • · Competitive compensation package.
  • · Hybrid working model.
  • · Continuous learning and professional growth.
  • · An international and collaborative working environment.
  • · The opportunity to work with a dynamic team and contribute to projects with meaningful social and educational impact.
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Hard Skills & Tools
partnership developmentconsortium buildingEU project developmentstakeholder engagementproposal writingproject managementknowledge of EU funding programmescommunication skillsnetworking skillsrelationship-building
Soft Skills
strong communicationnetworkingrelationship-buildingability to manage multiple collaborations
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree