PRODECA – Promotora dels Aliments Catalans, a public company attached to the  Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food of the Government of Catalonia, needs to fill a vacant post in professional category G1, Head of European and Mediterranean Projects, as set out below:

Job description:

Job title: Head of European and Mediterranean Projects

Professional group: G1

Workplace: PRODECA, Dr. Roux, 80, Barcelona

Eligibility 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: C1 Catalan, C1 Spanish, B2 English.

• Knowledge of standard office software.

• At least 3 years' demonstrable experience coordinating, managing and delivering European projects.

• Availability to travel and work on public holidays when the job requires it; flexible hours.

Duties:

1. Planning:

    

• Identifying, together with management and 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.

• Drawing up the action plan and contributing to the definition and evaluation of the area's activities and services, in line with Prodeca's annual action plan and strategic plan.

2. Project management and coordination:

    

• Delivering the 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 and filling in the required questionnaires and templates.

• Coordinating with the other partners and players involved in the projects, taking part in project meetings and preparing all the relevant documentation.

• Internal coordination within PRODECA with the various units involved in the design, coordination, management and delivery of each project.

• Preparing the relevant audits, evaluations and required reports.

3. Seeking new projects:

    

• Seeking out new European and Mediterranean projects, identifying possible resources and partners in line with Prodeca's action plans; designing and preparing the necessary proposals and documents, in coordination with the rest of the Prodeca team and within the framework of the company's strategic plan and priorities.

• Taking an active part in European networks to identify possible opportunities and firm up potential partners.

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

4. Other related duties:

    

   • Carrying out 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 salary:

• Permanent contract

• 37.5-hour week: 3 days remote and 2 days on site

• Salary: €36,381.95 + allowances

CV submission deadline:

Applicants meeting the above requirements must send their CV, by 25 February 2025 inclusive, to the following email address: prodeca@gencat.cat  stating reference PE01-25

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:

• Ariadna Miret Albà