Grants Manager

Who we are

We are an environmental consulting company. What’s our purpose? We put nature at the heart of decision-making by developing science-based solutions.

We support public and private entities that want to improve the environmental, social and economic impacts of policies, projects and investments. As a spin-off of the University of Padova and a certified B Corp; we work locally and internationally bringing scientific innovation into everyone’s life.

At Etifor we like teamwork, we work hard and we never stop being curious: being part of the team means sharing our values (read our Culture Manifesto to find out more). For us the only thing that really matters is how green your heart is: we welcome and value (bio)diversity in all its forms!

Who are we looking for?

• A passionate person who is committed to ethical and environmental values, systematic enough, and with strong organizational skills.
• A dynamic person capable of working synergistically with different teams during the administrative and financial management of projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• A person with strong interpersonal skills who can maintain a good working environment.
• A precise person who approaches work with a positive and proactive spirit.
• A person who can manage back-office work systematically and over the long term.
• A person who is willing to travel for project meetings.
• A person who shares our company’s ethical and sustainability values and is sensitive to environmental issues.

Role and responsibilities

The individual will work within the Administration and Accounting Unit and will be responsible for the administrative and financial management of projects. Specifically, she/he will need to:

• Coordinate the collection of documentation for financial reports for national and international projects (compiling timesheets, financial statements, expense reporting, etc.), following the guidelines provided by the donors/funding sources (LIFE, INTERREG, PSR, FESR, FSE, Erasmus+, Horizon, etc.).
• Prepare the verification and preparation of official project reports.
• Assist the project writing team in drafting project budgets.
• Support the preparation of amendment procedures and project variations.
• Create expenditure forecasts for managing budgets, even in the long term.
• Participate in project meetings, preparing PowerPoint presentations on financial management when necessary.
• Establish a monitoring and control system for expenditure for the partnership when necessary.
• Interface with the donor, partners, and the project leader.
• Ensure the correct and transparent administrative/accounting management of projects.
• Support the administrative team in ensuring a proper reconciliation between project accounting and general accounting.

Education

A specific degree in a particular field is not required, but degrees in the following areas will be positively evaluated:

• Law
• Political Science
• Development Cooperation
• Economics and Administration

Training programs in the following areas will also be viewed favorably:

• European project design
• Project Management
• Financial reporting

Experience

Having at least three years of experience in one or more of the following roles:

• Reporting on LIFE, INTERREG, PSR, FESR, FSE, Erasmus+, Horizon projects
• Work experience, research, and/or volunteering in the environmental and/or social field, particularly in the areas of interest of the company

Required skills

• Fluent Italian and excellent written and spoken English
• Excellent knowledge of the Office suite, particularly Excel and Cloud technologies
• Strong personal and professional interest in the environmental issues addressed by the company
• Knowledge of European funding programs and European policies
• Knowledge of Italian and European institutions
• Understanding of the project cycle
• Basic knowledge of general accounting
• Basic knowledge of company financial statements
• Strategic long-term vision
• Ability to work under pressure
• Organizational skills and respect for deadlines

What We Offer

The Etifor team will support your growth within the company in an international and friendly corporate environment. In particular, we provide:

• A dynamic, young, and innovative environment that values diversity and inclusion.
• Work-life balance through smart working contracts (minimum 4 days in presence per month, or more if you wish) and flexible hours.
• Professional growth opportunities with tailored paths, mentoring, and numerous training and development opportunities (keep in mind that Etifor is a spin-off from the University of Padua).
• A team working at both the local and international levels to reconnect people with nature by addressing climate change and biodiversity loss issues.

Contract info

Start Date: January 2025.
Work Location: Etifor's office in Padua at Piazza Alcide de Gasperi, No. 41. We have a super-flexible smartworking policy!
Duration and level: To be determined during the interviews, based on experience.
Contract Type: Full-time (CCNL Commercio)

Hope we gave you all the information you need to consider joining our amazing team!