ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: University degree in trade, business administration and management, economics or related fields.
• Languages: C1 in Catalan, Spanish and English
• Experience: 3 years' experience in a sales, export or marketing department in the private sector, or in a similar or comparable post in the public sector.
• Availability to travel and work on public holidays when the job requires it.

DUTIES:

• Identifying, in coordination with the Head of the Sector Solutions Area, the support needs of companies in the relevant sector and helping define the promotion, marketing and internationalisation support objectives to be achieved.
• Drawing up the sector action plan and supporting the preparation of the Area's action plan and the definition, implementation and evaluation of agri-food sector activities and services in promotion, marketing and internationalisation, for inclusion in Prodeca's annual action plan and strategic plan.
• Applying a project management and monitoring model, and measuring the impact of activities, in coordination with the Area Head, to obtain information on the return achieved, analyse it, draw conclusions and put forward proposals to improve the Area's activity and results.
• Organising and coordinating the team involved in the sector's activities, ensuring it runs smoothly and has the resources needed to meet the objectives set, in coordination with the other sectors.
• Keeping an eye on the national and international context for changes and factors that may affect the Catalan agri-food sector in marketing and internationalisation, in order to adapt the sector's and the Area's planned activities and/or propose new ones.
• Handling and managing enquiries from companies and sector players on marketing and internationalisation, drawing where necessary on the support of Prodeca's Knowledge Area and/or other areas or bodies that can help provide the most suitable answers, while meeting quality and professionalism objectives.
• Knowing the different types of support available to meet different needs (benchmarking the activities of bodies comparable to Prodeca), assessing and selecting them and reaching agreements with suppliers where needed to deliver them, and encouraging innovation to improve and develop the Area's services.
• Maintaining a smooth relationship with the players in the relevant agri-food sector (the Department – DACC, associations, clusters and other public authorities and sector players).
• Taking responsibility for delivering and monitoring the sector's activities and projects.
• Monitoring the budget and measuring impact; obtaining information on the return achieved, carrying out analysis and drawing conclusions to improve the sector's and the Area's activity.
• Managing trade fair spaces, technical specifications (drafting and translation) and technical reports, managing service procurement files and other documents and presentations relating to the activities described.
• Taking part in the design, delivery and evaluation of the #CatalanFood Forum (FCF), Prodeca's annual flagship meeting and networking event for the Catalan agri-food sector, focused on adding value to, promoting, marketing and internationalising the sector.
• Taking part in forums, conferences, seminars and working groups relating to the sector, to identify needs, present where appropriate the work and activities Prodeca carries out for that sector, and develop new proposals for action.
• Producing periodic reports on the state of the relevant sector in marketing and internationalisation, identifying opportunities and critical points from the various inputs of the companies and players the sector head communicates with regularly, through Prodeca's overseas offices, Prodeca's Knowledge Area, attendance at events, receiving and analysing reports and other possible information channels.
• Taking part in proposals for, and the preparation and monitoring of, European projects promoting the sector where applicable.
• Any other duties of a similar nature as assigned.

OTHER DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES:

• Initiative, a proactive and constructive attitude, analytical skills and the ability to overcome difficulties.
• Knowledge of the Catalan and international agri-food sector, of public sector procedures, other languages and digital tools applicable to the role.
• Skill in developing people's talent and managing teams well. Communication skills.
• Ability to work on several projects and teams at once.
• A willingness to keep up with the constant changes the role involves, an interest in learning and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Adaptability in taking on and managing change.
• A service-oriented approach towards companies and a commitment to public service.

CONTRACT AND PAY:

• Permanent contract
• 37.5-hour week: 3 days remote and 2 days on site
• Salary: €36,381.95 + allowances

PROCEDURE AND DEADLINES:

Applicants meeting the above requirements must send, by 20 August 2024 inclusive, their CV to the following email address: prodeca@gencat.cat stating reference SPEC001-24

SELECTION PROCEDURE

• Verification of eligibility requirements and review of the CV to assess aspects related to the post to be filled.
• Depending on the results, candidates may be invited to one or more personal interviews, possibly including a case study exercise, to expand on the information in their CV and assess aspects related to professional competencies.
• Applicants must hold the original certificates attesting to the education and work experience stated in their CV and must produce them if requested.
• Candidates may be excluded from the selection process depending on the results obtained at the various stages of the process.
• Given the large number of applicants to this Department's vacancies, we can only guarantee an individual response to those who are interviewed.

Successful candidate: Laia Villalbí