Associate Partner – EU Funding & Grants

About the role

Civitta is seeking an Associate Partner to lead its EU Funding & Grants practice in Estonia. You will work with founders, international partners and clients across green tech, AI, circular economy and digital transformation, helping them secure EU and national funding.

Key responsibilities

• Build and grow the EU funding business by creating a pipeline of projects and executing a sales strategy.
• Develop and manage proposals for EU programmes such as Horizon Europe, EIC Accelerator and other structural funds.
• Provide advisory services throughout the project lifecycle, from application preparation to implementation support.
• Establish and nurture long‑term client relationships.
• Recruit, mentor and lead a high‑performing team of funding specialists.

Required profile

• Minimum 6 years of experience working with EU funding programmes.
• Proven ability to generate and manage a strong sales pipeline.
• Leadership potential to build and develop collaborative teams.
• Self‑starter with strong autonomy in handling multiple complex projects.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Estonian.

Required skills

• In‑depth knowledge of EU structural funds and international EU programmes (e.g., Horizon Europe, EIC Accelerator).
• Expertise in preparing and managing grant proposals.

What we offer

• Accelerated career growth through coaching, mentoring and regular performance reviews.
• Competitive salary with performance‑based profit sharing and potential shareholder participation.
• Entrepreneurial freedom to shape your own path and lead initiatives.
• Flexible working environment supporting onsite collaboration in Tallinn or Tartu.