EU Team Leader - AKMI International

Would you like to become part of a team of young professionals who are working in a vivid environment in the heart of Athens, implementing EU projects that matter?

AKMI International offers high-quality, customized project implementation services turning innovative ideas into funded projects. This ranges from EU grants to private investments identification, including consortium building, application writing, selection of experts, negotiation, budgeting, quality control, and evaluation of projects.

Currently, we are seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Team Leader for EU Projects (Erasmus+, CERV, AMIF, etc) to become part of our dynamic team in Athens.

Your role & responsibilities:

1. Team coordination and leadership

• Task allocation and scheduling
• Performance monitoring
• Training and mentoring
• Cross-departmental coordination
• Troubleshooting

2. Project planning and implementation

• Project supervision: oversee the initiation and management of multiple EU funded projects (Erasmus+, CERV, AMIF, Horizon, etc).
• Contractualisation: lead the contractualisation phase for new projects
• Monitoring and reporting: support PMs to prepare periodic and final reports in SYGMA/Funding & Tenders Portal

3. Communication and stakeholder management

• Liaison role
• Steering committee participation
• Work package leadership

Requirements

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Academic background with a Bachelor or/and a Master’s degree (preferably in Social Sciences)
• At least 5-8 years of project management experience in EU Projects
• Administrative, organizational, and communication skills
• Responsibility, consistency, and adherence to strict deadlines
• Travel availability (Schengen and non-Schengen)

Skills

• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Organisational and planning skills
• Problem solving and troubleshooting
• Technical proficiency: advanced command of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), project management tools (e.g., ASANA, Basecamp, Gantt charts), and online collaboration platforms.
• Language skills: excellent English (written and spoken). Knowledge of a second language (desirable).
• Experience working in multi partner consortia and multicultural teams.
• Familiarity with EC portals (e.g., Funding & Tenders Portal, SYGMA, Participant Portal) and electronic signature procedures for Grant Agreements.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Hybrid working model
• Continuous learning & fast career growth
• An international dynamic within a fast-paced working environment
• The opportunity to work in a diverse environment with talented colleagues