About the role

Associate Partner leading EU funding initiatives with a focus on client relations and project management. Driving team success and growth within Civitta's innovative advisory space.

Responsibilities

Build and grow the EU funding business by crafting a pipeline of projects and developing and executing sales strategy;
Create long-lasting client relationship;
Develop and manage projects and proposals for EU-funded programs including advisory services of EU structural funds / international EU programmes funding attraction (Horizon Europe, EIC accelerator, etc), preparation of project proposals and assistance in project implementation;
Grow and manage a team of motivated and high performing professionals - hire, mentor and create the environment of continuous learning and development for them.

6+ years of relevant experience working in EU funding;
Ability to build a strong sales pipeline;
Leadership potential to build and develop a collaborative and high-performing team;
A self-starter mentality with the ability to manage multiple projects and complex processes autonomously;
Desire to bring impact to your clients through fact-based recommendations and high quality advisory;
Fluent level of both written and spoken English and Romanian language.

**Accelerated Career Growth** – we invest in your development through coaching, mentoring, and regular performance reviews to help you grow faster and with purpose;
**Compensation & Profit Sharing:** a guaranteed monthly salary complemented by performance-based rewards, including profit sharing based on individual P&L, additional team and group-wide profit sharing, and the opportunity to become a shareholder over time;
**Entrepreneurial Freedom** – shape your own path, contribute ideas, and take the lead on initiatives that matter to you;
**Flexible Working Hours –** manage your workday with flexibility and the option to work from home twice a week, while also benefiting from our city-centre office as a convenient, collaborative workspace;
**Culture & Connection** – from engaging team bonding activities such as Christmas parties and Summer events to spontaneous celebrations, monthly team breakfast or lunches, we believe in recognizing wins—big or small—and celebrating them together;
**International Offsite Trips** – every year, we travel to an exciting destination to spend time together with the entire Civitta team, strengthening connections and creating unforgettable memories;
**Gifts Programme** – welcome boxes, birthday surprises and holiday cheer, we make sure your special moments are recognized;
**Local Benefits Package** – enjoy a local benefits package to support your well-being and professional needs which includes: health insurance and meal allowance.