CARDET is the largest independent, non-profit research and development organisation in Cyprus with a strong presence in Europe and the region. At CARDET we envision a just and sustainable world where people learn and flourish. Our mission is to design innovative education and services that inspire and empower individuals and communities to thrive. We believe that education can be a powerful force for change. A large part of global problems and challenges are a result of the lack of knowledge, skill, and competencies. Our approach to education aims to have a strong social impact and help shape a better world through education, training, capacity building, awareness raising, and communication.
If you want to have an impact and are interested in working for a purpose-driven organisation, we would like to hear from you as we expand our teams with new opportunities.
EU Project Manager/ Researcher in the area of Youth, Active citizenship and Inclusion
(Hybrid/partly remote work)
CARDET is interested in hiring an experienced EU Project Manager who will be responsible for facilitating and executing EU/ research projects in the field of youth, active citizenship and inclusion. We are looking for high calibre individuals who demonstrate the following attributes:
- Excellent writing skills
- Fluency in English and Greek with excellent writing skills
- Strong communication skills
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Pleasant personality with excellent collaboration and teamwork skills
- Resilience and agility
- Creative mind, patterned with problem solving ability
- Willingness to learn and take initiative
Main Duties and Responsibilities of the Role
- Management and implementation of EU research projects.
- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with the Centre’s research goals.
- Prepare data collection instruments, collect, and analyse data.
- Conduct fieldwork research (interviews, survey research, observations, focus groups).
- Conduct literature reviews and prepare reports.
- Liaise and coordinate with external partners, ensuring alignment in objectives, timelines, and resources.
- Update stakeholders through formal reports, maintain comprehensive project documentation, and ensure all processes are transparent and traceable.
- Regularly review project progress, ensuring timely completion.
- Facilitate the organisation of workshops and dissemination activities.
- Design courses for face-to-face, blended, and online delivery.
- Deliver and facilitate training seminars/webinars in certain areas of expertise.
- Develop reports, project outputs, training material.
- Prepare and deliver project presentations.
- Coordinate research, projects, and teams to successfully complete deliverables.
- Travel abroad for project meetings, events, and conferences.
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Sociology, Social Sciences or other related field
- Previous experience with EU projects in a similar position is essential
- Previous proven experience in managing research or similar complex projects, emphasizing planning, implementation, execution, and stakeholder management.
- A Masters and/or PhD in a related field would be considered an asset
- Project Management qualification, e.g. PRINCE 2 or other methodology would be considered an advantage.
- Demonstrable knowledge in any of the following domains:
▪ Youth empowerment
▪ Civic engagement
▪ Social inclusion
▪ Social justice
We offer:
- An inclusive, supportive work environment with a positive culture
- A portfolio of Employee Health & Wellbeing initiatives
- Lifelong learning opportunities
- Challenging and rewarding work with purpose and impact to society
- Provident Fund
- 13th salary
- Generous annual leave
- Fully paid maternity and paternity leave
- Hybrid work
- Shorter Fridays
- Travel opportunities
If you are ready to embark on an exciting career journey and eager to make a positive impact in a dynamic organisation , you can complete our online application form and submit an up-to-date CV, and cover letter indicating your experience to the Hiring Committee by July 10th 2025 through this link.
To be considered for any of our positions, shortlisted applicants must complete a self-declaration form to confirm they have never been subject to sanctions (disciplinary, administrative or criminal), provide the contact details of at least 2 work related referees and certificates of clear criminal records by the Cyprus Police and be willing to provide samples of their work.
The position will remain open until it is filled. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.
Due to the large number of applications we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
CARDET complies with GDPR. For details about our privacy policy, visit https://www.cardet.org/privacy-policy
Should you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at 22 002100.
CARDET is an HR Award winning, equal opportunities, disability confident, employer of choice. We have recently been accredited with the Sound Industrial Relations 2014 standard. We are committed to safeguarding and are against all forms of sexual abuse and exploitation. To be considered for any of our positions, shortlisted applicants must complete a self-declaration form to confirm they have never been subject to sanctions (disciplinary, administrative or criminal), provide the contact details of at least 2 work related referees and certificates of clear criminal records by the Cyprus Police and be willing to provide samples of their work.
