.EIT Innovation Communities are designed as pan-European partnerships that bring together business, research centres and universities with the aim to tackle major societal challenges in areas with high innovation potential. To find out more, please visit www.Eit.Europa.EuThe European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) launched the building of the Innovation Community Manufacturing. EIT Manufacturing's mission is to bring European manufacturing actors together in innovation ecosystems that add unique value to European products, processes, services and inspire the creation of globally competitive and sustainable manufacturing. www.Eitmanufacturing.EuEIT Manufacturing now invites applications for the position of WomenTechEU Project Management Officer – EIT Manufacturing (CLC West)Full-time position at the EIT Manufacturing West's Headquarter in Donostia-San Sebastián (Spain). Our offices are located in the Palacio Miramar, one of the best locations in town.About the positionWomen Tech EU is a 2-years Horizon Europe (HE) project led by EIT Manufacturing West. The initiative offers first-class coaching and mentoring to female founders, as well as targeted funding to help take their business to the next level. The project has started on the 1st of February 2024.The Project Management Officer plays a pivotal role in ensuring financial transparency, accountability, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle. Their expertise and diligence will contribute to the successful implementation of WomenTechEU and the achievement of project objectives.This role presents a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and empowerment of women entrepreneurs in Europe.Missions and key Accountabilities:Budget management: This includes building up detailed project budgets, establishing methods for continuous monitoring of expenditures of all partners and under all Work Packages, early identification of underspending or overspending to initiate corrective actions as needed (including preparation of documentation for contract amendments if needed).Cascade funds management: Support to guarantee efficient and effective financial support to third parties that participate in the action as recipients. This includes supporting the Project Manager in the entire process from call elaboration and selection of beneficiaries to the actual distribution of EU funds.Report the action implementation in accordance with the HE rules: This includes preparing EIT M's financial statement and obtaining the Certificate on the Financial Statement (CFS) with the support of the Office manager, gathering the financial statements of all partners (and CFS when needed), as well as contributions to the Technical Report from all Work Package Leaders/partners. Ensure that the reports are submitted on time and that they are accurate and complete. Offer reporting advice to all partners: eligible/ineligible costs, direct and indirect costs, budget items, budget flexibility, etc
