Project manager - Climate Action to Advance Healthy Societies in Europe

The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is a cutting-edge institute addressing global public health challenges through research, translation into policy and education. ISGlobal has a broad portfolio in communicable and non-communicable diseases including environmental and climate determinants, and applies a multidisciplinary scientific approach ranging from the molecular to the population level. Research is organized in five programs: Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health; Environment and Health over the Lifecourse; Global Viral and Bacterial Infections; Malaria and Neglected Parasitic Diseases and Maternal Child and Reproductive Health. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

ISGlobal is looking for a project manager full-time to join the research group of Cathryn Tonne, focused on climate action and health within the Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health research program and to contribute to two large projects. The first project is CATALYSE, coordinated by ISGLOBAL and funded by the Horizon Europe research and innovation programme. CATALYSE focuses on the influence of climate change induced environmental hazards on human health. The Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating activities, fulfilling administrative requirements, communications with the partners and within the ISGlobal team and also for external communications with the funders. He/She will be responsible for coordinating the scientific and financial annual and final reports and deliverables.

The second Project is European Regional Centre of the Lancet Countdown for Climate and Health where the Project Manager will be responsible for organising events and coordinating stakeholder engagement activities and supporting policy translation activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Management of the partners

• Preparation and coordination of meetings (Project Team, Climate and Health Cluster, Cluster and Consortium partners, contributing experts)

• Agenda and minutes writing

• Follow up on action items within the team and with partners

• Assist coordinator and partners in preparation and submission of scientific and financial reports

• Execute project within agreed budget and timeline

• Participation in the elaboration and submission of official reports (progress, annual, final) and associated publications

• Regular follow up of budget with ISGlobal Grants Manager, contribute to financial reporting

• Follow up with partners on implementation of actions and budget

• Monitoring of progress and deviations from project timetable

Ensure constant communication with and reporting to the funding institution

• Ongoing communication and participation in meetings with the funding institution when requested

• Preparation of technical reports ensuring on-time submission, preparation of amendments

• Communicate requests from funding institution to appropriate partners

Logistical / administrative aspects

• Coordinate project meetings and events

• Arrange project-related travels for the team / participants

• Coordinate and provide support for the purchase of project materials

• Provide support to project implementation

• Arrangement and follow up of project-related documentation and contracts

AUXILIAR TASKS

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may evolve at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder.

This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual professional assessment process.

SKILLS

• Teamwork.

• Problem resolution.

• Learning capacity.

• Previous experience in project management.

The post holder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in People management policy, including Equity, diversity and health safety. The post holder will respect, and be accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree (equal to 4 years of college) or equivalent. Master in Public Health or other relevant subject will be positively evaluated.

• Experience in managing EU-funded research projects highly desirable.

• Strong organisational skills for multi-tasking daily work, used to work in a goal-oriented approach, and strong attention to detail.

• Strong communication skills both written and spoken.

• Problem solving skills.

• Team player with the ability to play different roles within the team

• Excellent computer skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, project mangement software, etc.

• Ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Outstanding organizational skills

• Experience with data management

• Motivated, self-directed, and proactive individual capable of setting and meeting deadlines

• Excellent team-working skills

LANGUAGE LEVEL

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

• Written and verbal communication in Spanish desirable.

CONDITIONS

• Contract: 2 years, full time (40 hours per week)

• Salary: 30-37k gross annual

• Work-Life Balance: 36 days off per year (23 vacation days + 13 personal days)

• Start date: July 2026

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must complete the application form and upload a CV and a Cover Letter. Each document must be clearly named with the candidate’s name and surname.

Applications will remain open for a minimum of 15 days from the date of publication. The position will stay open until it is filled and may be closed once a suitable candidate is identified.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and shortlisted candidates may be contacted and interviewed as applications are received. Interviews may take place during the application period.

We encourage diverse applications, including but not limited to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political beliefs.

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process is designed in two phases:
1- Interview phase of a technical nature, with the team that requires the incorporation. To assess the person's skills and CV.
2 - Meeting with HR with the finalist(s) to finish assessing the profile and discuss contractual and institutional issues.

If needed any technical test could be passed. A Psychological Competency Evaluation Test will be required for the structural or transversal positions.

In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.

In ISGlobal we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities between women and men be promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination based on criteria such as age, gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, functional diversity, political leanings, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

We confirm our commitment towards the value of the diversity of our staff and student population and seek to promote peace, equity, diversity and inclusion as essential elements in contribution to improving health worldwide.