Organisation/Company: Fundació per a la Universitat Oberta de Catalunya Department: Desenvolupament de Persones Research Field: Educational sciences » Education Country: Spain Application Deadline: 13 Nov 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract: Temporary Job Status: Full-time Hours Per Week: 38.5 Offer Starting Date: 11 Feb 2024 Offer Description OpenEU, the pan-European open university, brings together eight leading European open and distance universities and two on-campus universities engaged in digital transformation to become the European Universities Initiative's main asset for accessing, using, and exploring digital education knowledge and knowhow in the EHEA.
With the support of the European Commission, under the Erasmus+ European Universities Programme, OpenEU will implement a 4-year project to establish the pillars of the first Open University at a European scale.
The UOC, as coordinator of the OpenEU Alliance, is responsible for the management and monitoring of the project and is looking for a Management Officer to join the OpenEU Secretariat.
We are seeking to recruit an OpenEU Quality and Management Officer under the direct supervision of the Open EU Secretary General.
The selected candidate will be responsible for the coordination of the OpenEU Quality and Management Office, effective day-to-day management of the Alliance, its quality assurance, technical and financial management, including the preparation and execution of external funding applications.
The selected candidate will join the UOC and become part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team with significant international exposure, providing support to the European entities that are part of OpenEU.
Responsibilities: Coordinate the OpenEU Quality and Management Office to ensure proper implementation of the project and financial and administrative management in collaboration with OpenEU members.
Provide support in the management of the OpenEU alliance and report regularly to the OpenEU Secretary General.
Support all Work Packages to ensure deliverables and outcomes meet OpenEU quality standards and compliance requirements.
Support the implementation and monitoring of the OpenEU Quality Assurance plan and the Ethical and Green Digital plan.
Monitor the project work plan, risk management, activity reporting, and contract management for grant and consortium agreements.
Participate in consortium meetings and provide support to alliance partners on project management issues.
Plan and track project expenditure and change management.
Perform tasks related to document registration, maintenance, and closure.
Schedule and monitor the delivery of scientific-technical, financial, and audit reports.
Ensure compliance with OpenEU policies and European Commission regulations.
Search, identify, analyze, and report on funding sources and calls for proposals aligned with strategic directions.
The successful candidate will be awarded a temporary full-time contract linked to a project, until the 30th November 2028, with immediate incorporation expected.
The reference headquarters will be located at 22@, Rbla.
Del Poblenou, 156, in Barcelona.
You will also have the possibility of teleworking, depending on organisational needs and the nature of the tasks.
However, it is essential to reside in Spain and hold a valid work permit.
What kind of profile are we looking for?
University degree.
Proven experience of at least 3 years in the management and coordination of European proposals and projects.
Knowledge of European and international education and R&I funding programs.
Proficiency in office software at an advanced level.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in English.
Organizational and time management skills.
High level of initiative.
Teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Flexibility to travel as needed.
What benefits will you have?
You will join an organization with an open work model that combines teleworking with face-to-face work.
You will work in an environment where people have equal opportunities for participation.
You will be able to participate in training for your professional development.
You will enjoy benefits related to wellness, such as healthy activities and medical services.
Application: To participate in the selection process, register as a candidate on the Join our team portal at www.uoc.edu and submit your application in the corresponding profile.
Additional Comments We also value specific training in innovation and research management.
Previous experience in the higher education environment.
Knowledge of Catalan, Spanish, and/or any other language of the alliance.
Would you like to be part of our team?
Do not hesitate to send us your CV.
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