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Position description

Tondo is looking for a Partnership Manager to join the Taranto CirTech project. The selected candidate will be hired under a collaboration agreement or a fixed-term employment contract, either part-time or full-time, and will be responsible for supporting the development of local partnerships related to the project, with particular focus on the final event scheduled for September 24th.
The Partnership Manager will map and analyze the industrial and institutional landscape of the area, starting from an existing portfolio of contacts and developing new ones. They will identify and activate strategic collaborations, engaging directly with companies, institutions, and potential investors, organizing introductory meetings and illustrating the benefits of partnering with the project.
The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and solid prior experience (at least three to four years) in managing EU-funded projects, particularly in the public or non-profit sector. 

Contract duration and conditions: collaboration agreement or fixed-term contract until around mid-October, full-time or part-time. Compensation will be based on seniority and previous experience. Work will be carried out in hybrid mode. 

What you will do:

• Develop and coordinate local partnerships for the Taranto CirTech project, particularly supporting the organization and success of the final event on September 24th; 
• Map and analyze the industrial, institutional, and entrepreneurial ecosystem of the area to identify new collaboration opportunities; 
• Engage with companies, institutions, and potential investors, organizing introductory meetings and illustrating the benefits of partnering with the project; 
• Enhance and expand the existing contact portfolio, strengthening the network of strategic relationships in support of the program. 

Key characteristics:

• Precise, organized, reliable, and autonomous; 
• Knowledge of the local area and a portfolio of institutional, corporate, and investor contacts; 
• Attention to detail and ability to work under deadlines and pressure; 
• Interest in sustainability and innovation; 
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented mindset;  
• Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach.

Required/preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Communication, Administration, Political Science, or related fields;  
• Experience in public relations, particularly within the Apulia region; 
• Experience in managing calls for proposals and funded projects (public or private), at least 2–3 years; 
• Excellent spoken and written English; 
• Familiarity with Excel, administrative management tools, and budgeting software; 
• Proficiency in Microsoft or Mac OS applications. 

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.