In Loco Profiles
Open Roles
PROJECT MANAGER [Remote]
The Project Manager is the person overseeing the whole project:
– Ensures that partners are implementing the project and its overall quality
– Ensures that the project is meaningful, impactful and in line with RAP values
– Leads project Steering Committees and Transnational Partners Meetings
– Communicates with partners’ coordinators, identifying strengths and weaknesses
– Is the external face of the project, and “selling it” to externals
– Communicates with the EU Commission throughout the project
– Thinks about & seeks avenues to increase the visibility/reputation of the project and its expansion
PROJECT SUPPORT
The Project Support is the information repository and internal focal point:
– Is aware of all communication between partners and Second Tree
– Keeps track of everything that needs to happen, thinks ahead and identifies potential issues
– Makes sure that Project and Financial managers are always aware of the state of the art, especially mishaps
– Is the internal focal point for managers/coordinators who need an update on project/partnership progress
– Participates and shares their knowledge during partners’ meetings
FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER
The Financial and Admin Manager is in charge of the financial and bureaucratic aspects of the project:
– Is aware of all due diligence towards the European Commission
– Reviews partners’ compliance with Grant & Partnership Agreement
– Thinks strategically about budget allocation and modifications
– Oversees the partnership’s financial reporting systems and its implementation
– Convenes financial meetings, and oversees the relationship with partners’ financial officers
PARTNERSHIP COORDINATOR [Remote] [Part-Time]
The Partnership Manager is in charge of overseeing, understanding, and mediating the partner dynamics within the project:
– Oversees partner communications and attends partner meetings
– Ensures partners comply with project commitments and timelines while strategically managing partner relations to maximise the project’s impact and significance
– Is aware of and mediates partner-related issues and communicates closely with the Project Manager
– Manages the Academic Supervisor throughout Work Package 3: Transnational Research and Action
– Manages the Task Force Supervisor throughout the project implementation
SECOND TREE COORDINATOR
The Second Tree Manager will oversee the implementation of ST activities in the project:
– Ensures meaningful and impactful implementation of the Working Packages in Ioannina and the Second Tree context
– Communicates and builds trust with the community and local authorities
– Operationalises ideas with the team and coordinators on how to implement the project locally
– Manages the team of Second Tree project supervisors: Local Implementation Supervisor, Training Supervisor, and Communications Supervisor
– Communicates with the Project Support and Project Manager
ACADEMICS SUPERVISOR (WP3) [Remote] [Part-Time]
The Academics Supervisor will oversee the Transnational Research across all partners and participants:
– Oversees and communicates with partners and individuals involved in Transnational Research, including universities and researchers
– Understands and is the expert on the Transnational Research Work Package; facilitating communication between the various actors throughout the project’s timeline
– Coordinates the search for refugee contacts within and external to Second Tree’s extensive alumni network who can either a) be trained as Refugee Researchers (RRs) or b) participate as interviewees
– Participates in the skills development of RRs and the execution of 200 refugee interviews during workshops and training sessions
TASK FORCE SUPERVISOR (WP5) [Remote] [Part-Time]
The Task Forces Supervisor will oversee the Implementation and Monitoring of Local and Rural Actions Plans across all partners:
– Keeps track of Work Package 5 and the community monitoring developed by Professor Rosamaria Bitetti
– communicating with Rosamaria and relaying information to implementing partners when necessary
– Builds relationships with implementing partners who are organising Task Forces in their territories and assists in supporting the creation of Task Forces
– Attends the Task Forces meetings and coordinates the formalisation of Task Forces’ action plans; facilitating information sharing and the exchange of best practices
– Coordinates with partners before and during the Learning Week in Italy
LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION SUPERVISOR (WP5)
The Local Implementation Supervisor will oversee Second Tree’s implementation at the local level:
– Coordinates, and ensures the quality of, Second Tree’s activities
– Manages Second Tree staff and its involvement in local implementation
– Facilitates communication between refugees and local authorities
– Creates and helps develop the Task Force in Ioannina
– Organises local events
FINANCIAL + ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR (WP1)
The Financial and Administrative Supervisor will support in the maintenance of the financial and bureaucratic aspects of the project:
– Manages the EU Portal; updating administrative and bureaucratic needs throughout the project timeline
– Keeps track of all the admin and finance-related activities in the consortium
– Monitors partners’ compliance with EU guidelines, the Grant Agreement, and ongoing reporting; communicating with relevant managers when issues arise
– Addresses budget questions with partners
– Communicates with Managers about allocation and remodulation for Second Tree’s budget
– Prepares and attends financial meetings
COMMS SUPERVISOR (WP7) [Remote] [Part-Time]
The Comms Supervisor will oversee the creation and dissemination of communications content required by Second Tree:
– Is aware of and manages dissemination commitments, as social media posts, newsletters, website updates, and press releases
– Develops strategies to enhance the impact of Second Tree’s content beyond minimum project commitments – Gathers and packages communications content
– Coordinates and implements the dissemination strategy as agreed with partners
– Assists with the dissemination of academic research
TRAINING SUPERVISOR (WP4)
The Training Supervisor will be in charge of the training Work Package of the project:
– Develops and delivers the training curriculum in line with Second Tree’s Community Engagement Model and the project’s objectives and audience
– Trains the trainers during the international seminar in Ioannina; supporting in the adaptation of the curriculum to the needs of partners’ particular contexts
– Represents and serves as the expert on the Second Tree community engagement model
– Provide ongoing support and build trust with local trainers through the implementation period