Scientific Project Manager for JUST4CARE project

About the Position

The Basque Centre for Climate Change (BC3) is offering a full-time Scientific Project Manager position based on-site at BC3 to provide cross-cutting management and coordination support across several climate action initiatives led by Dr. Estibaliz Sanz. The selected candidate will contribute to JUST4CARE (HORIZON-MISS-2024-CLIMA-01) – A Horizon Europe project that will be coordinated by BC3, which seeks to transform climate adaptation by embedding principles of justice, equity, and resilience into urban and regional planning. The project places special emphasis on addressing the needs of vulnerable and marginalized populations most affected by climate change across European cities and regions.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Scientific Coordinator in the strategic management of the project and technical discussions.
• Leading the financial and administrative management of the project at the consortium level, including budget monitoring, expenditure tracking, and coordination with BC3’s financial department.
• Acting as the main contact point between the Scientific Coordinator, project partners, and the European Commission, facilitating clear and effective communication.
• Monitoring the implementation of Work Packages (WPs), ensuring timely delivery of project deliverables and milestones, and maintaining up-to-date documentation and progress indicators.
• Coordinating and supervising the implementation of tasks by partners, ensuring alignment with the work plan and contractual obligations.
• Preparing and submitting technical and financial reports to the European Commission, and ensuring compliance with Horizon Europe guidelines.
• Managing interactions with internal and external experts on ethical, legal, and technical matters, as well as with the external advisory board.
• Organizing project meetings and events, including their financial, logistical, and reporting aspects.
• Supporting communication and dissemination activities, in collaboration with relevant WPs.

Requirements

• Master or PhD degree.
• At least 3 years of proven experience in managing projects involving international consortiums.
• Excellent project management skills related to finance, administration, and communication.
• Ability to coordinate teamwork and interact with a broad range of scientific and policy stakeholders at European level.
• Experience in R&D EU projects, knowledge of H2020 and Horizon Europe Programme.
• Proven experience in organizing meetings and events.
• Demonstrated proficiency in attending high-level meetings in a global context.
• Experience in constructing indicators to measure progress and performance accurately.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent written and oral command of English and Spanish.

We Offer

• Interdisciplinary and inspiring work environment
• Quiet and spacious workspaces
• Possibility of participating in internal training and academic activities of the centre
• 35-hour week work calendar
• 30 days of vacation per year

Term of Contract

The position will start in November 2025 and will be for a duration of three years, linked to the end of the project (estimated end date: October 31, 2028). The contract will include a six-month probationary period.

Salary

The position will carry a competitive salary, matching the academic and professional profile of the applicant, and excellent work conditions.

Location

Basque Centre for Climate Change, Leioa, Spain.

About the Company

As an HR Excellence awarded institution, BC3 is committed to conciliating research-academic requirements and family duties. BC3 is particularly concerned with creating equal opportunities for people independently of gender, culture, and race. Anyone with relevant qualifications is therefore strongly encouraged to apply for the position.

Application Procedure

Fill the form below and upload one PDF document with the following information:

1. Motivation letter
2. Curriculum Vitae (including contact details of two referees).

Deadline

10 September, 2025 (CET 15:00).

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr. Estibaliz Sanz ([email protected]) noting in the subject of the message “SCIENTIFIC PROJECT MANAGER for JUST4CARE project”

Please consider that only applications sent through the form included at the bottom of the BC3 web page will be considered (https://info.bc3research.org/job-offers/).