.Job Reference: Ref.09.24.47Employer: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)Location: Braga, PortugalGroup/Unit: Business and Strategic RelationsNumber of Vacancies: 1Employment Type: Full timeContract Duration: 12 monthsOpen Date for Applications: September 13th, 2024Closing Date for Applications: September 29th, 2024, 23h00m (Lisbon Time)Key words: #CircularEconomy #RegionalDevelopment #StakeholderEngagement #SustainableDevelopment #InnovationSchemes #OrganisationalSkills #CommunicationSkills #TeamWork #Management #Science #Engineering #ProjectManagement #EuropeanFundedProjects #IndependentWork #EventPlanningOverviewWe are seeking a dynamic and motivated Project Manager. This role is pivotal in developing a Circular Economy Action Plan for the Norte region of Portugal. This position requires a proactive individual with excellent organisational and communication skills, capable of managing diverse tasks. This position is framed by project Frontsh1p (Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme under grant agreement No. 101037031).Job DutiesThe job duties will be the following:Building a Circular Economy Action Plan for the Norte region of Portugal based on the methodology defined in the Frontsh1p project and on the needs of the Stakeholders of the Norte region; Mapping of the existing networks for the valorisation of the waste generated by both the agrifood and the plastics ecosystems; Supporting actively the engagement of relevant actors in the region; Identifying innovation schemes, facilitating industrial exploitation, empowering public buyers and improving consumers' understanding and acceptance of circular and climate-neutral services and products; Defining dissemination actions targeting citizens and industry; Defining training and skills development initiatives; Supporting the creation of policy recommendations to scale up the actions of the Circular Economy Action Plan at inter-regional and national levels; Supporting the promotionof a platform for dialogue and cooperation between stakeholders, with the goal of identifying, nurturing and strengthening synergiesMandatory QualificationsEducationUniversity degree in Science or Engineering, in a field related to the project scope (i.E., environment, materials, waste management/treatment, sustainability).ExperienceExperience in project management, preferably in a research or academic environment; Experience in organisingevents, workshops, or meetings, including logistical planning and stakeholder engagement; Technical SkillsGood computer literacy and skills; Portuguese proficiency (written and verbal), since the project is developed in collaboration with multiple local stakeholders; English proficiency (written and verbal), as all documentation will be prepared in English and for participation in meetings with international partners
