Asociația Valeria, a Romanian non-profit dedicated to improving the quality of life for older adults through home‑based care, social innovation, and community-driven research, is looking for a Project Manager with a PhD (preferably in Social Sciences) to lead our efforts in securing and implementing EU research & innovation grants (Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, EEA Grants and national R&D programmes). You would be based ideally in Cluj, Bucharest or Timișoara.

This role is ideal for a mission‑driven researcher who enjoys combining academic expertise with hands-on project design, fieldwork, consortium collaboration, and impact creation in real communities.

1. Proposal Development & Grant Acquisition

• Lead the development of research‑driven EU funding proposals (Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, EEA Grants and national R&D programmes).
• Design research methodologies, impact frameworks, and logical project structures.
• Coordinate with European partners, universities, municipalities, and NGOs during the proposal phase.

2. Project Implementation & Coordination

• Manage end‑to‑end implementation of ongoing projects, ensuring compliance with EU rules and donor requirements.
• Oversee research activities, including desk research, field studies, interviews, data analysis, and report writing.
• Prepare deliverables, technical reports, monitoring documents, and evaluation summaries.
• Facilitate communication with funding authorities, consortium members, and internal teams.
• Monitor budget execution and ensure timely reporting (technical & financial).

3. Stakeholder Engagement & Dissemination

• Organize meetings, workshops, public events, and dissemination activities.
• Coordinate with local care providers, researchers, municipalities, and social service partners.
• Represent Asociația Valeria at international conferences and consortium meetings.

RequirementsEssential

• PhD in a Social Science field (Sociology, Social Policy, Anthropology, Psychology, Public Health, Education, European Studies, etc.).
• Strong research skills: qualitative and/or quantitative methods, data analysis, scientific writing.
• Excellent English communication skills (written & spoken).
• Proven ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder projects and meet deadlines.

Preferred

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in managing or contributing to EU-funded projects (Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, etc.).
• Experience in projects related to: ageing, social inclusion, health & care, community services, vulnerable groups.
• Experience working in or with NGOs.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape innovative social care solutions with measurable community impact.
• Freedom to design research components and lead international collaborations.
• Supportive, warm, mission-driven team culture.
• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid/remote).
• Competitive compensation adapted to experience.

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