Senior Funding Consultant

About the role

Civitta is seeking a Senior Funding Consultant to lead the coordination of a multi‑partner European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) project funded under the Digital Europe Programme. You will work with international partners, startups, SMEs and corporates across green tech, AI, circular economy and digital transformation.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate implementation of the EDIH project, ensuring timely delivery of activities, milestones and deliverables.
• Act as the primary liaison for a consortium of international partners, managing communication, meetings, action tracking and issue resolution.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, risks and contractual obligations in line with the Grant Agreement and consortium agreements.
• Prepare and submit periodic technical and financial reports to the European Commission, collecting evidence, deliverables and financial data.
• Ensure compliance with European Commission rules, eligibility of costs, documentation requirements and audit readiness.
• Support project governance by preparing steering committee materials, work plans and internal reports.
• Deliver consulting tasks independently within defined methodologies and timelines.
• Assist with other EU‑funded projects (e.g., LIFE, CEF Energy, Innovation Fund) and conduct research for future funding opportunities.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with clients, consortium partners and European stakeholders.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years of experience managing or implementing EU‑funded projects (Digital Europe Programme, LIFE, CEF, Horizon Europe, Innovation Fund or EDF).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in economics, business administration, political science, international relations, engineering, management or a related discipline.
• Practical experience working with European Commission Grant Agreements and Annotated Grant Agreements.
• Proven ability to prepare periodic technical and financial reports for the European Commission.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders across international consortia.

Required skills