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Position Description

Tondo is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join the Taranto CirTech project under a full-time apprenticeship or fixed-term contract. The Assistant Project Manager will support the overall management of the project by coordinating operational activities, monitoring progress, and ensuring that deadlines, objectives, and budget requirements are met.

Specifically, the role will involve planning, coordinating, and supervising ongoing project activities in close collaboration with the internal team and involved stakeholders. The selected candidate will ensure that all project phases are consistent with the funding call requirements and compliant with current regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and preferably previous experience in managing EU-funded projects, particularly within the public or non-profit sector.

Contract duration and conditions: apprenticeship contract, full-time. Compensation will be based on the candidate’s seniority and prior experience. The role will follow a hybrid work model.

What you will do:

• Support the coordination of the Taranto CirTech project implementation, ensuring activities progress in line with objectives, timelines, and available resources;
• Assist in planning project phases, monitoring progress, and ensuring effective engagement of the team, partners, and stakeholders;
• Collaborate with the team to collect and organize data and materials useful for impact monitoring and project communication;
• Prepare project documentation and reports required by the funding call, with the support of the administrative team;
• Manage relationships with local and institutional partners, fostering synergies and collaboration opportunities;
• Liaise with consultants, auditors, and partners to ensure the administrative accuracy of documentation.

Key features:

• Detail-oriented, organized, reliable, and autonomous;
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under deadlines and pressure;
• Interest in sustainability and innovation;
• Good interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset;
• Team player with a problem-solving approach.

Required/preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Administration, Political Science, or related fields;
• 1–2 years of experience in reporting and managing funded projects (public or private);
• Excellent spoken and written English;
• Familiarity with Excel, administrative management tools, and budgeting software;
• Proficiency in Microsoft or Mac OS applications;
• Strong written, interpersonal, and synthesis skills.

Description of the association

Tondo supports analyses, studies, scientific research, planning, experimentation, and operational activities related to interventions and services aimed at safeguarding and improving the conditions of the environment, and the prudent and rational use of natural resources, following the principles of the Circular Economy.

Tondo wants to accelerate the transition towards the Circular Economy, favouring the change of the economic system towards one that is regenerative and restorative. The association’s main aims are:

.• To foster the further development of entrepreneurial and innovative activities within the Circular Economy by developing and spreading knowledge;
• To create a broad and heterogeneous ecosystem actively operating in the different areas of the circular economy;
• Experiment with new and innovative solutions through its network of partners by implementing specific projects.

To apply: send your CV to info@tondo.tech, specifying the position title in the subject line, or apply directly via LinkedIn.
Deadline for sending applications: March 7, 2025