This project has received funding from EIT (European Institute for Innovation & Technology) a body of the European Union under the EIT-Food Program 2017-2023

IMDEA Food is part of the Madrid Institute for Advanced Studies Network, promoted by the Regional Government of Madrid, with the aim of conducting research that is both socially valuable and of international scientific excellence.

Within this framework, the “EIT Food Programme” is being developed. To ensure its proper implementation, the IMDEA Food Institute is seeking to hire a Senior Project Management Technician for innovation, training, and scientific dissemination projects.

Reference: TIS2025-016-EIT-FOOD
Job title: Senior Project Management Technician
Principal Investigator: Dr. María Jesús Latasa Sada

The “EIT Food Programme” consists of a set of activities and projects among partners that form part of a Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC).

To ensure the successful execution of the EIT Food Programme during the 2025 fiscal year—which includes the projects 21324-RIS Professional Development - “WeLead Food”, 21330-Food Solutions Challenges - “Functional Foods”, and 21300 - Food System Master of Science Program—and to fulfill IMDEA Food's commitments for the upcoming periods and calls, it is necessary to recruit a Senior Project Management Technician to support the scientific and technical activities associated with innovation projects, science-based entrepreneurship, and scientific dissemination.

Main responsibilities include:

• Coordination of project management and dissemination campaigns for innovation and business creation projects (design, implementation, and evaluation), scientific dissemination, and education.
• Coordination, management, and implementation of social media campaigns (design, execution, and evaluation).
• Coordination and management of website content.
• Coordination of the design and development of outreach materials.
• Coordination and organization of institutional events to disseminate the results of the EIT Food Programme.
• Organization of workshops, conferences, and meetings.
• Coordination of the preparation of technical, administrative, and financial documentation related to the projects.
• Coordination of the call-for-proposals plan for the various areas of the EIT Food Programme.

(Please, see  FULL CALL FOR APPLICATION)

I. Entry requirements:

Education requirements:

- Education Level: Higher University Degree, Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree (Level 3 of the Spanish Qualifications Framework for Higher Education – MECES), preferably in Journalism, Advertising, Marketing, or related fields in innovation, scientific dissemination, and communication.    

  -Research Field: Preferably in the area of Communication, Innovation or Marketing.

Other requirements:

- Proven experience of more than 10 years in managerial or responsability positions in the field of the job offered.

- Excellent interpersonal skills, oral/written communication, team coordination and adaptation to changing environments.

Note: To verify professional experience, applicants must provide at least a social security employment history report or an employment contract. Reference letters from the employer detailing the duties performed will also be positively valued.

II. Evaluation of merits:

Other Education to evaluate:

- Specific training in communication, marketing and/or scientific culture.

- Accredited training in social media and digital marketing (SEO, SEM, web analytics, digital marketing tools, etc.).

- Accredited training in the use of graphic design and editing tools (Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, etc.).

- Specific training in more advanced digital and innovation tools: data analytics, Big Data, machine learning, etc.

- Know-how in event organisation and/or protocol/public relations.

Professional experience & expertise to evaluate:

- Experience of a minimum of 7 years in the implementation and development of communication and marketing strategies.

- At least 5 years’ experience in innovation and/or digital transformation projects.

- At least 5 years’ experience in event organisation, agenda setting, press releases and media relations.

- Experience in the field of national and European science and innovation systems.

- Professional experience in public institutions and/or PROs.

- Experience in scientific dissemination, mainly in the field of food, nutrition or health.

- Specific experience in EIT project management (especially EIT Food).

- Experience in the areas of Innovation, Education and/or Entrepreneurship.

Other merits to evaluate:

- Leadership, management and team building.

- Advanced level of knowledge and use of the Office package.

- Knowledge of administrative and management processes in the civil service and/or foundations.

- Knowledge of languages, preferably English.

Capabilities & Skills (to evaluate in the interview):

- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences.

- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and collaborate with people at all levels of the organisation

- Organisational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

- Ability to make decisions; strong attention to detail and precision.

- Creative mindset with the ability to develop innovative strategies. Analytical and critical thinking skills.

- Good communication and interlocution skills with diverse profiles.

- Ability to work cross-functionally and in teams.

- Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing environments and projects of diverse nature.

The selection of candidates shall be carried out in accordance with the principles of equality, merit, ability and publicity, as well as objectivity, independence and professional rigour, respecting the confidentiality of the personal data of the participants, by means of a merit-based competition.

Once the deadline for the submission of applications has expired, and once the fulfilment of the requirements listed in the second base has been verified, the Selection Committee will proceed to assess the merits included in the curricula vitae related to the post and to select the candidates who best meet the established requirements, and will then open a second selection phase consisting of a personal interview.

The personal interview will consist of a face-to-face or videoconference interview which will focus solely on the merits put forward by the candidates in the competition phase and will be aimed at assessing the candidate's suitability for the post. The interview will last a maximum of 45 minutes.

Scale - selection criteria:

The evaluation process will be carried out according to the following criteria:

I. Additional training to be assessed: 0-30*.

II. Experience to be assessed: 0-30*.

III. Other merits to be assessed: 0-10*.

IV. Interview: 0-30

ype of contract: Permanent employment contract for scientific-technical project activities (Article 23 bis of the Science Act), in accordance with current legislation, with a trial period as established by law.

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, split schedule from Monday to Friday.

Gross Annual Salary: Highly competitive remuneration based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

Duration: Until the end of the project/funding.

Start date: Immediate.

Headquarter of the IMDEA Food Insitute, Madrid (SPAIN)