Hybrid Partnerships & Consortia Manager

at iekAKMIedu

• Job title: Partnerships & Consortia Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Athens, Greece

About the role

• Partnerships & Consortia Manager for AKMI International identifying and establishing collaborations for EU projects. Seeking a professional with strong networking skills and project experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify and establish collaborations with universities, research institutions, VET providers, industry partners, NGOs, and public bodies relevant to EU funding priorities.
• Develop, maintain, and update a strategic partner database aligned with AKMI International’s development priorities.
• Identify suitable partners for upcoming EU calls and support the formation of strong, complementary, and competitive project consortia.
• Initiate and maintain communication with potential partners and coordinate their engagement during proposal preparation.
• Facilitate the collection of institutional profiles, expertise descriptions, and other partner-related information required during the consortium-building phase.
• Represent AKMI International at networking events, brokerage events, conferences, and European project development forums.
• Draft Applications and Technical Proposals indicatively under Erasmus+, CERV, AMIF, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, European Studies, Cultural Management, Communication, Business Administration, Public Administration, Project Management, or another relevant field.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in European project development, international partnerships, or stakeholder engagement.
• Proven experience in partnership development, consortium building, or participation in EU-funded collaborative projects.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of an additional EU language will be considered a strong asset.
• Excellent command of MS Office, especially Excel.
• Strong communication, networking, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple collaborations and maintain effective professional relationships.
• Familiarity with EU funding programmes such as Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, CERV, AMIF, and other international initiatives will be highly appreciated.
• Willingness to travel within and outside the EU.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Hybrid working model.
• Continuous learning and professional growth.
• An international and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to work with a dynamic team and contribute to projects with meaningful social and educational impact.