SCP/RAC is now seeking an experienced Project Manager to run the EU-funded STAND Up! project: Sustainable Textile Action for Networking and Development of circular economy business ventures in the Mediterranean

SCP/RAC is welcoming and leading STAND Up!, a new EU-funded project under the ENI-CBC Med Programme aiming at developing an ecosystem of business support, innovation, and technology transfer that will lead to sustainable job creation for youth and women, with the goal to enhance scalable, replicable and inclusive circular economy ventures in the Mediterranean. 

SCP/RAC is looking for a Project Manager to be responsible of the correct implementation of the STAND Up! Project.

Under the coordination of the Networking and Communication team, the main tasks of the project manager are:

• Being responsible for the correct management of the project, liaising with donors, partners and other stakeholders at national and international level.
• Planning and coordinating the actions of the project in accordance with the strategies designed by the Steering Committee and ensuring the supervision and assistance to other team members, consultants and partner organizations.
• Monitoring the progress of implementation of project activities and key event schedules observing the work-plans and set deadlines including monitoring of the financial resources and accounting to ensure accuracy and reliability of financial reportsProcuring technical services to support the project, including drating ToR and work requirements and managing service contracts.
• Managing and monitoring the risks initially identified, anticipating possible mitigation measures.
• Managing relationships with project partners and the donor and chairing project management meetings.
• Facilitating the exchange of knowledge and assisting partners in the development of activities.
• Managing the development of project training tools and materials.
• Preparing financial and technical progress reports and ensuring timely submission of the reports to the relevant instances, such as the project boards and relevant donors
• Actively taking part in
• Contributing to SCP and Circular Economy scaling-up strategies of the Centre, aligning the project with Barcelona Convention’s principles and policy mandate.

The position demands experience in green and/ or social entrepreneurship, circular economy or social innovation as well as experience in the development and management of international cooperation projects.

Complete details for the assignment are provided in the terms of reference (in catalan)

Deadline: Interested candidates are kindly requested to submit their proposals no later than midnight CEST on 2^nd October

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