Project Manager

CASE – Center for Social and Economic Research is an independent, non-profit institute founded on the idea that research-based policy-making is vital for the economic welfare of societies. Established in Warsaw in 1991, CASE today is an internationally renowned think-tank drawing on the talents of prominent economists and driving the creation of a network of partner institutions in transition countries. CASE carries out policy-oriented research and development assistance projects, specializing in economic policy, European integration and global economic trends.

CASE is now seeking a Project Manager to develop and manage proposals, implement and administrate projects, and manage relationships with major donors.

The main tasks include:

• Writing project proposals, including inputs into editing of the scientific components of proposals and direct responsibility for non-scientific elements,
• Coordinating the preparation and timely submission of research proposals,
• Tracking project applications and soliciting reasoning for unsuccessful tenders,
• Managing project budgets, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery of all project deliverables and activities,
• Coordinating input from team members and CASE staff for reports to funders on project activities (narrative and financial) and ensure timely submission to donors,
• Working with other members of CASE staff to determine a dissemination strategy for each project,
• Developing the network of grant-making organizations, identifying and targeting potential public-sector clients, identifying key contact points in all funding institutions and maintaining regular contacts with them,
• Updating and maintaining a database of CASE experts and research projects,
• Identifying opportunities to increase efficiency of CASE project management process.

Desired profile:

• Master’s degree in Economics, Political Science or equivalent,
• Demonstrated interest in and commitment to professional economic research and analysis,
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills appropriate for a highly multi-tasked, fast-paced, multinational environment,
• Previous experience in developing bids within the European public institutions, such as EC and ECB (incl. budgeting),
• Excellent writing and editing skills, experience in drafting documents such as proposals, reports, project plans and memos,
• Excellent interpersonal communication and teamwork skills,
• Fluency in English required; Fluency in Polish and additional language skills are highly desirable,
• Polish citizenship not required (work and residency permits will be arranged).

Starting date: June 1, 2014.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter with the subject title “Project Manager” to jobs@case-research.eu by May 19, 2014.

Please note that only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.