Consultant – Collaborative Funding (EU Horizon Europe)

About the role

Civitta is seeking a Consultant to join its Collaborative Funding Centre of Excellence in Estonia. You will support universities, research institutions and companies in developing and implementing Horizon Europe and other EU research and innovation proposals, guiding them from concept to funded project.

Key responsibilities

• Assist clients in preparing competitive Horizon Europe proposals, including concept development, narrative writing, consortium building and budgeting.
• Translate technical and scientific ideas into clear, evaluator‑oriented narratives and assess eligibility.
• Conduct market, competitor, technology and stakeholder analyses to shape exploitation strategies.
• Support project implementation by coordinating work packages, preparing meetings, steering committees and reporting activities.
• Provide guidance on grant agreement preparation and post‑award administration.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in a relevant field such as economics, business, innovation, engineering, environmental sciences or related disciplines.
• Strong analytical and writing abilities with experience in EU research and innovation funding.
• Proven capacity to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in an international environment.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑impact EU funded projects across Europe and beyond.
• Collaboration with leading researchers and international consortia.
• Professional development within a fast‑growing international consulting firm.