International Cooperation Consultant

Job Duties: Join Civitta – an international company where over 750 colleagues work in more than 20 countries. We offer consulting, digital, financing, and public sector reform services in Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and other markets around the world.

Support universities, research institutions, and companies in obtaining Horizon Europe and other EU funding. From creating consortiums to writing applications and coordinating projects, you will be involved throughout the entire funding period. Here, you will shape projects from start to finish, collaborate with leading researchers, and see how your work creates real impact. We are looking for a consultant for our international cooperation competence center to help clients secure European direct support, draft competitive funding applications, and successfully implement funded research and innovation projects. The role combines collaboration with clients and partners, drafting funding applications, conducting research and analyses, and supporting project managers in administrative implementation. The selected candidate will work with research and development institutions, universities, companies, public sector organizations, and international consortiums, helping them transform innovative ideas into high-quality projects with clear impact and a sustainable implementation plan. The position requires strong analytical and writing skills, knowledge of EU research and innovation funding, and the ability to contribute to multiple projects simultaneously in an international working environment.

Your future duties:

Drafting Horizon Europe funding applications:

• contribute to the creation of competitive applications, from initial concept development with the client and partners to the submission of the application;
• translate technical and scientific concepts into clear, persuasive, and evaluator-oriented texts;
• support the formation of consortiums, defining partner roles, and distributing responsibilities;
• contribute to application budgeting, resource planning, and eligibility assessment;
• support clients during final submission and, if necessary, in the preparation of the Grant Agreement.

Implementation of Horizon Europe projects:

• conduct market, competition, technology, and stakeholder analyses;
• develop implementation and uptake strategies for research and innovation results;
• translate research and technology developments into business and societal value propositions;
• develop strategic recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative analysis;
• support clients and consortiums in the technical implementation of funded projects;
• provide technical support to project coordinators and work package leaders;
• support communication and collaboration between consortium partners;
• support the preparation of project meetings, steering committee meetings, workshops, and reporting.

What we offer:

Professional development – we support rapid career growth, offering performance and salary reviews twice a year, so that your progress is recognized and rewarded; Bonus – earn financial bonuses through a clear and standardized system that recognizes your contribution; Flexible working hours – manage your workday flexibly, with the option to work from home two days a week. Our comfortable and collaborative office awaits you in Tallinn at Ülemiste City and in Tartu at Aparaadikeskus; Culture and sense of belonging – we celebrate victories (both big and small) together – from team events, Christmas parties, and summer days to spontaneous celebrations or shared lunches; International trips – we travel to an exciting destination every year to spend time with the entire Civitta team, build connections, and create unforgettable memories; Gifts program – welcome boxes, birthday surprises, and holiday joy ensure that your special moments are always remembered; Continuous learning – your development is our priority, offering both expert-led training and a personal development budget; Local benefits package – enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that supports your well-being and professional needs, including:

• Stebby or Confido services (support for sport, diagnostics, treatment, dental, and mental health);
• Phone bill compensation (for Telia users) up to 20 EUR/month;
• Company-paid team sport registration fees (for groups of 3+ employees).

Other requirements:

Expectations for the candidate:

• Master's degree in economics, business administration, innovation, biotechnology, medicine, materials technology, engineering, environmental sciences, social sciences, or another relevant field;
• 2 years of relevant work experience in consulting, innovation management, research and innovation activities, EU funding, project management, or a similar field;
• excellent analytical, writing, and presentation skills;
• ability to understand complex technical and scientific information and transform it into structured, understandable, and persuasive content;
• strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
• very good English language skills (C2) both spoken and written.

Experience is a plus:

• successfully drafting or contributing to EU funding applications;
• knowledge of the Horizon Europe project cycle, including application drafting, evaluation, Grant Agreement preparation, and project implementation;
• knowledge of Horizon Europe instruments (e.g., RIA, IA, CSA, MSCA, EIC, WIDERA, or European partnerships);
• innovation management, technology transfer, or commercialization;
• life cycle assessment (LCA), techno-economic assessment (TEA), market research, or business model development;
• knowledge of EU taxonomy, sustainability, circular economy, climate, energy, biotechnology, digital technologies, or other innovation sectors;
• ability to use AI-based tools in research, analysis, content creation, information structuring, and productivity enhancement, along with the ability to critically evaluate and validate AI-generated outputs.

Key competencies: Client-centricity – ability to understand client needs, structure problems, and develop practical, value-adding solutions; Application writing – ability to transform complex project ideas into concise, persuasive, and evaluator-oriented applications; Analytical thinking – ability to analyze technical, economic, and market information and derive clear strategic recommendations; Project management – strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, activities, and deadlines; Communication – excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with both technical experts and top management; Business acumen – understanding how innovation creates economic, environmental, and societal value and how projects move from research and innovation to the market; Teamwork – ability to work effectively in international, cross-disciplinary teams and take responsibility for one's own tasks; Proactivity – ability to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement without waiting for instructions.

Work from home option: Yes