The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is a cutting-edge institute addressing global public health challenges through research, translation into policy and education. ISGlobal has a broad portfolio in communicable and non-communicable diseases including environmental and climate determinants, and applies a multidisciplinary scientific approach ranging from the molecular to the population level. Research is organized in five programs: Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health; Environment and Health over the Lifecourse; Global Viral and Bacterial Infections; Malaria and Neglected Parasitic Diseases and Maternal Child and Reproductive Health. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

ISGlobal is looking for Senior Project Manager. The candidate will work on the Horizon Europe project ‘International Human Exposome Network (IHEN)’. IHEN project has received funding from Horizon Europe (grant agreement 101137317) and it is focused on building the international network, tools, and roadmap needed to achieve our overall goal to improve global research and cooperation on the exposome. The Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating activities, fulfilling administrative requirements, communications with the partners and within the ISGlobal team and also for external communications with the funders. He/She will be responsible for coordinating the scientific and financial annual and final reports and deliverables.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIE

• Management of the partners
• Preparation and coordination of meetings (Project Team, partners, contributing experts)
• Agenda and minutes writing
• Follow up on action items within the team and with partners
• Assist coordinator and partners in preparation and submission of scientific and financial reports
• Execute project within agreed budget and timeline
• Participation in the elaboration and submission of official reports (progress, annual, final) and associated publications
• Regular follow up of budget with ISGlobal financial officer, contribute to financial reporting
• Follow up with partners on implementation of actions and budget
• Monitoring of progress and deviations from project timetable
• Ensure constant communication with and reporting to the funding institution
• Ongoing communication and participation in meetings with the funding institution when requested
• Preparation of technical reports ensuring on-time submission, preparation of amendments
• Communicate requests from funding institution to appropriate partners
• Logistical / administrative aspects
• Coordinate project meetings and events
• Arrange project-related travels for the team / participants
• Coordinate and provide support for the purchase of project materials
• Provide support to project implementation
• Arrangement and follow up of project-related documentation and contracts

AUXILIAR TASKS

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may evolve at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder.

This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual professional assessment process.

SKILLS

• Responsible, flexible and with problem solving skills.
• Teamplayer, yet capable of working autonomously, rational thinker.
• Eager to learn and proactive.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Excellent writing skills.

The post holder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in People management policy, including Equity, diversity and health safety. The post holder will respect, and be accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree (equal to 4 years of college) or equivalent. Master in Public Health or other relevant subject will be positively evaluated.
• Experience in managing EU-funded research projects
• Strong organisational skills for multi-tasking daily work, used to work in a goal-oriented approach, and strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills both written and spoken.
• Problem solving skills
• Team player with the ability to play different roles within the team
• Excellent computer skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail management software, etc.
• Ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship with people of different

national and cultural backgrounds.

LANGUAGE LEVEL

• Fluent English (level C1). Catalan and Spanish are not mandatory, but will be positively evaluated.

CONDITIONS

• Duration: 17 months (01/09/2025 to 31/01/2027)
• Starting date: 01/09/2025
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: Technician I A

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must fill in the request form and attach the CV and a Cover Letter. Each attached document must be named with the candidate name and surname.

The receipt of applications will be open until 25th of June 2025.

The interviews could be placed during the reception of candidatures period.

Diverse candidatures are encouraged, that includes: gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political views.

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process is designed in two phases:
1- Interview phase of a technical nature, with the team that requires the incorporation. To assess the person's skills and CV.
2 - Meeting with HR with the finalist(s) to finish assessing the profile and discuss contractual and institutional issues.

If needed any technical test could be passed. A Psychological Competency Evaluation Test will be required for the structural or transversal positions.

In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.

In ISGlobal we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities between women and men be promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination based on criteria such as age, gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, functional diversity, political leanings, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

We confirm our commitment towards the value of the diversity of our staff and student population and seek to promote peace, equity, diversity and inclusion as essential elements in contribution to improving health worldwide.