The Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals invites applications for a Project Manager position for the Doctoral Network ‘Understanding Latin American Challenges in the 21st Century (LAC-EU)’, funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions - Doctoral Networks (Grant Agreement Number 101120060).

The LAC-EU doctoral network offers an innovative, comprehensive, and interdisciplinary framework for understanding Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and its evolving relationship with the European Union (EU).

The project promotes respectful, non-Eurocentric research and collaboration. LAC-EU is an integrated PhD programme that delivers world-class, interdisciplinary research and training in the social and political sciences, law and the humanities. It also includes research exchanges and policy-relevant secondments across the EU and LAC regions. Research themes include populism, democracy, gender rights, trade, migration, health, global cities, sustainability and green finance, and cultural learning.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operational and administrative management of the project and will support the implementation of the action plan per the rules and procedures of IBEI and MSCA–Doctoral Networks.

Responsibilities include:

• Drafting interim and final project reports, and supporting audits, evaluations, and inquiries.
• Preparing and presenting regular progress updates and project plans.
• Organising seminars, workshops, meetings, and coordinating travel arrangements.
• Managing procurement of equipment and services.
• Coordinating communication between PhD researchers and project partners.
• Overseeing dissemination and communication activities, and liaising with other related research initiatives.
• Maintaining the website and the network’s social media profiles.
• Monitoring project budget, expenditure, and financial reporting.
• Administering contracts and agreements.

Qualifications

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in political science, sociology, or a closely related field. Fluency in both English and Spanish is required. A background in research project management or a PhD degree is considered an asset. Familiarity with the coordination of European projects and/or doctoral networks will be highly valued. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic, international team, are essential.

The position is expected to start in September 2025 and will continue until the conclusion of the project in January 2028.

Salary will be commensurate with similar administrative positions at IBEI.

Applications must be submitted by 16 June 2025 (10.00 am Barcelona time)

🖊️ Applications must be submitted through the Application Form and it should include:

• Cover letter (in English)
• Current CV (in English)

For any queries, please contact us at research@ibei.org

 
Grant Agreement Number : 101120060