REQUIREMENTS:

• A higher university degree or equivalent, or proven competence in relation to the post, solely where access is by transfer from a professional category in the same group or the group immediately below.
• Languages: level C1 Catalan, Spanish, English
• Knowledge of standard office software.
• Experience in managing international projects.
• Availability to travel and work on public holidays when the job requires it; flexible hours.

DUTIES

Planning:

• Identifying, together with the sector and area heads, the needs and opportunities for supporting Catalan agri-food companies in promotion and sales support, in the domestic and international markets.
• Taking part in drawing up action plans and in defining and evaluating the area's activities and services, in line with Prodeca's annual action plan and strategic plan.

Project management and coordination:

• Delivering projects, with a management and monitoring model to measure the impact of activities and obtain information on the return achieved, analyse results and propose improvements.
• Coordinating the team taking part in the projects, ensuring the relevant tasks and deliverables are completed, filling in the required questionnaires and templates, and preparing material for the audits, evaluations and reports required for European projects.
• Coordinating with the other partners and players involved in the projects, taking part in project meetings and preparing all the relevant documentation.

Actively seeking new projects:

• Drawing up proposals aligned with Prodeca's objectives to submit to European and Mediterranean projects, identifying possible funding sources and partners; designing and preparing the necessary documents and taking responsibility for all the related management, in coordination with Prodeca's areas and team.

Taking part in events and working groups:

• Taking part in forums, conferences, seminars and working groups to identify needs and opportunities for new proposals, nationally and internationally.

Other related duties:

• Carrying out other duties of a similar nature as assigned. 

DESIRABLE:

• 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.
• Experience in a sales, export or marketing department in the private sector, or in a similar or comparable post in the public sector.
• 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 SALARY:

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

PROCEDURE AND DEADLINE:

Applicants meeting the above requirements must send, by 15 September 2024 inclusive, their CV to the following email address: prodeca@gencat.cat stating reference RPE01-24.

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: PROCESS CANCELLED