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Grant Development Executive

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 services that inspire and empower individuals and communities to thrive. We believe that education can be a powerful force for change. 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.  A key pillar of our work is the use of digital learning and tools such as AI, XR, Gamification, STEAM, and mobile learning.

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.

Grant Development Executive
(Hybrid / partly remote)

CARDET is interested in hiring a Grant Development Executive to support its program development operations. For this position, the Centre is looking to employ a high calibre individual who can demonstrate the following attributes:

  • Fluency in English and Greek
  • Strong writing skills
  • Resilience and agility
  • Excellent time management, coordination and organisational skills with the capacity to prioritise and
    work across multiple tasks
  • Willingness to learn and take initiative
  • Creative thinking and problem solving
  • Interest in topics related to education, inclusion, social justice, and innovation
  • Excellent team player

Main Duties and Responsibilities of the Role

  • Prepare research proposals, grant applications, and tender submissions
  • Identify funding opportunities and keep record of donor strategies
  • Coordinate with team on preparation and submission of grant applications
  • Conduct research and literature reviews and prepare reports
  • Identify and engage with partners, stakeholders and external organisations to support the
    partnership-building strategy of the group
  • Manage and offer administrative support for research proposals handling various tools and
    platforms.
  • Assists other colleagues involved in proposal writing with providing them guidelines and necessary
    information
  • Prepare and deliver project presentations
  • Manage and update an inventory of past and current projects and proposals.
  • Travel abroad for networking events, and conferences (occasionally).

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

  • A Masters and/or PhD would be considered an asset
  • Previous experience with grant writing and copy editing in a similar position
  • Experience with EU funding programmes
  • Knowledge of grant submission processes
  • Demonstrable knowledge in any of the following domains:
    o Technical Writing
    o Proposal writing (tender, EU grants, other)
    o Copy editing

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
  • Paid 5 sick leave days
  • Fully paid maternity and paternity leave
  • Hybrid work
  • Remote Ergonomic Set up Budget
  • Flexible Working Hours including Hybrid work options
  • 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 18th, 2025 through the following 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

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.