EU Funding and Grants Consultant

Civitta is a leading management consultancy in the CEE and Nordics with a mission to help startups, established companies, public sector and research institutions in challenging their own industries by becoming more innovative, efficient and dynamic. We are expanding our Slovak team and are looking for talented and passionate junior candidates to join us as EU Funding and Grants Consultant. 

As a Consultant, you will work with clients across different industries, allowing you to gain valuable insights into various areas of expertise. 

Our main areas of focus are:

• sustainability, climate transition

• green energy

• digitalisation

• disruptive innovations

Our commitment to professional development means you will have ample opportunity to learn and expand your knowledge and skills through collaboration with experienced colleagues and participation in international training programs.

You will have an opportunity to participate on:

• Conducting market research and gathering business data to assess market trends

• Analyzing existing and proposed solutions to identify issues, risks, benefits, and business impacts

• Utilizing findings to develop insights and strategic recommendations for clients 

• Identifying relevant funding opportunities on the EU and national level

• Attracting funding to help clients reach their innovation potential

• Implementing innovative projects in the fields of sustainability, innovation, and digitalization

• Collaborating closely with startups, companies and international groups operating in various sectors to identify relevant innovation opportunities and contribute to the development of the innovation ecosystem

• Assisting in preparation of the reports and presentations, and presenting complex data in a clear and concise manner to the clients and internal teams

• Staying up-to-date on industry trends and best practices related to innovation and financing

If you are a fresh graduate or a young professional with a passion for sustainability, digitalisation and innovations, Civitta is the perfect place for you to build your career. 

We are seeking candidates who are deeply interested in current topics and have a strong desire to develop their skills and knowledge. 

At Civitta, we value out-of-the-box thinking and unconventional projects, so if you're someone who loves to come up with creative solutions, we want to hear from you.

We are looking for someone with a 

• Degree in a relevant field, such as business, sustainability or engineering

• Good analytical thinking and writing with the ability to collect, organize and interpret data with an emphasis on detail

• Willingness to develop your own expertise

• Self-starter with a strong communication and presentation skills

• Fluent in English and Slovak

Previous experience with European financial instruments such as ESIF, Recovery Plan, Horizon Europe, Digital Europe Program, CEF, etc. is a plus but not required.

Employee perks, benefits:

• Possibility of salary increase twice a year based on the performance review

• Mentoring and personal development advisory program

• International learning and regular knowledge sharing sessions

• Offices in The Spot co-working space located in the Sky Park Offices

• Work with diverse teams of highly motivated and talented people across CEE and Nordics

• Rich social program, team building activities, including annual company offsite abroad

• Multisport card

Civitta Slovakia is a part of Civitta Group, a leading independent management originating from the CEE region. Jointly with Estonian founding companies Advisio and Innopolis, Civitta group has expanded in a puzzle-like fashion through organic growth, mergers, and acquisitions. Today, our company, headquartered in Tartu, Estonia, employs more than 750 consultants and experts across 30 offices in 20 countries. We aim to bring the right minds together to challenge the boundaries and make meaningful changes for our clients. Civitta is a partnership established by a team of professionals with diverse experience in different industries, government organizations and other top tier consulting companies and entrepreneurial initiatives. We also actively work beyond our home markets – a flexible approach and international mindset have allowed successful cooperation with clients in 40+ countries. We believe in creating an inclusive and diverse work environment that enables everyone to grow and succeed.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity to start your career as a EU Funding and Grants Consultant with Civitta, please submit your CV and a motivational letter in English. Join our team of talented professionals and work with us to help businesses innovate and thrive in today's rapidly changing world.