CMCC Position cod. 12663
Senior Grant Specialist
Deadline: January 31th, 2025
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
CMCC's financial sustainability is based on the vigorous fundraising efforts of all CMCC staff and scientists. CMCC is constantly working with the goal of extending its network of collaboration with universities and research agencies by participating in the competitive funding process for Grants & Tenders (European research and innovation programs, as well as national and international competitive funding). To this end, CMCC has an in-house office - the Fund Raising Office based in Milan - dedicated to the monitoring of national, European and international funding opportunities, and supporting the preparation and submission of CMCC proposals throughout pre-award phase.
CMCC Fund Raising team is now seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Grant Specialist to join the team. This role involves identifying funding opportunities, managing complex grant applications, supporting the negotiation of funded projects. The ideal candidate will collaborate with researchers and stakeholders to secure resources essential for our mission-driven work.
Why Join Us?
- Impact: Contribute to vital research and initiatives that address one of the most pressing issues of our time.
- Community: Join a passionate and collaborative team dedicated to making a difference.
- Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within our organization.
- Flexibility: Flexible working time as per CMCC internal policies.
This position will remain open until filled.
ABOUT US
CMCC Foundation is a cross-cutting scientific research center on climate change and its interactions with the environment, society, the world of business, and policymakers. Our work aims to stimulate sustainable growth, protect the environment, and develop strategies for the adaptation and mitigation of climate change. CMCC's core objective is to conduct cutting-edge science, to train the next generation of scientists at both national and international levels, and to be a beacon for climate modelling.
CMCC pursues fundamental and applied science with utmost scientific integrity, prioritizing data-driven science and providing data, information, and research results that can support informed public debate and decision-making processes. To achieve climate research objectives at the highest international standards, we invest in training all our talents, and strive to create a workplace where everyone can excel.
At CMCC you will find a strong, professional environment. Join an inclusive community that values diversity, where every voice is heard and respected. Help foster a culture of innovation and societal change, where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive and succeed.
Over the last decade, CMCC has experienced extraordinary growth. We are now embarking on a new chapter of our journey that will further boost CMCC’s global position in climate change research…Together!
To learn more about this opportunity and submit your application, please refer to the following:
ROLE
The Senior Grant Specialist reports to the Head of Fund Raising and is responsible for the activities described below:
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Grant Specialist will support the Fund Raising team, with:
- Identify and prioritize high-value funding opportunities from international, European, national, and private funding sources, aligned with CMCC’s mission.
- Lead the preparation, submission, and negotiation of complex grant applications.
- Build and maintain relationships with funding agencies, partners, and stakeholders.
- Oversee grant compliance and eligibility, ensuring adherence to organizational and funding agency standards.
- Supporting the negotiation of the contracts with the financing bodies and liaising with CMCC researchers, consortium partners, funding authorities and other CMCC departments for what concerns the administrative & legal requirements.
- Provide mentorship and training to junior staff and researchers on funding strategies.
- Contribute to strategic planning for CMCC Fund Raising Activities
- Contribute to the tracking of CMCC grant applications.
REQUIREMENTS
- Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. environmental science, fundraising, public administration).
- Minimum of 5 years of work experience in grant writing, fundraising, and/or research administration.
- Very good knowledge of the English language.
- Accuracy and good analytical skills.
- Proven track record of securing significant funding from diverse sources (e.g., Horizon Europe, Interreg, Italian/National and Regional Funds, international funds e.g. UN, WB, ADB funds).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven track record of successful grant proposals.
- Exceptional organizational, leadership, and grant making management skills.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.
- Familiarity with financial planning and grants management tools.
- Experience in the negotiation process (es. review of legal contracts)
- Knowledge of (spoken and written) Italian & English is essential.
- Proficiency in computer skills
- Strong analytical ability to identify and analyze issues/problems
- Efficient multitasking, organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work both independently and in team
- Ability to identify priority activities and assignments, and to adjusts priorities as required
- Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and diverse environment
- Proposal drafting and public funds scouting is preferred over project management.
- Higher experience will be preferred.
- Experience in applying for HORIZON fundings is essential.
DURATION, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Please note that this opportunity will be issued both internally and externally.
- The Senior Grant Specialist will be based in Milan CMCC office.
- Contract and gross annual salary will be based on qualifications and working experience.
- Welfare package, for minimum 12 months contract.
- Flexible working time as per internal policies.
- Support during the immigration process, if needed.
PROTECTED CATEGORY
Belonging to legally protected categories (ex L. 68/99) will constitute a preferential condition.
Some fiscal benefits could be applied for repatriated workers or foreign researchers/professors, having the requirements defined by Dlgs 147/2015 (for repatriates) or Dl 78/2010 (for foreigners).
CMCC is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status, and other legally protected characteristics. Please omit from your CV any data you or we might consider discriminatory.
This job announcement is an invitation to express interest in the above-mentioned CMCC Position.
What We Do
The Foundation Euro-Mediterranean Centre on Climate Change (CMCC) is a research centre on climate science and policy.
The CMCC:
- Integrates all studies on climate change and adaptation/mitigation policies
- Promotes collaboration and synergy with international organisations, policy makers, and industry
- Provides technical-scientific support to the institutions involved in the negotiation and international cooperation activities.
CMCC produces thorough studies regarding climate variability, causes, and consequences, through the development of high-resolution simulations based on global models of Earth systems and regional models, with a particular focus on the Mediterranean area.
CMCC's research assures the maintenance of highly reliable products and instruments, which are made available to the scientific community and to further studies on climate science and climate change impacts.
CMCC maintains, checks, and develops numeric model simulations, which are used to study the effects of climate change on the following areas: economy, agriculture, coastal areas, marine and land environment, hydrogeological cycle, carbon cycle and human health
