Programme Manager, A1 (25 Nov 2025)

1. Characteristics of the position

  • Workplace: European Institute of the Mediterranean

  • Area: Sustainable Development and Regional Integration

  • Position title: Programme Manager

  • Classification: Employee

  • Category: Technical staff

  • Group, Subgroup: A1

  • Position code: 1032

  • Working hours: Full time, split schedule of 37.5 hours per week

  • Annual gross salary: 49.170,02 €

2. Requisites

Preferably candidates with a pre-existing permanent link with the Administration of the Government of Catalonia or with the organisations and bodies in its public sector (in compliance with Article 33 of Law 4/2020 of 29 April on Budgets of the Government of Catalonia for 2020).

Applications can also be submitted by candidates who, although not complying with the aforementioned requisite, hold the following:

  • The necessary university qualifications to apply for an A1 category position. Candidates from European Union member states must hold some of the qualifications recognised in Spain in accordance with the regulations in force
  • Sufficiency level in Catalan (level C) or equivalent
  • Sufficiency level in Spanish (level C1) or equivalent. Mandatory and eliminatory for candidates who do not have Spanish nationality and who are not exempt from taking it.

3. Responsibilities

3.1. Core objective of the position or mission

Under the supervision of the Head of the Sustainable Development and Regional Integration Area, the Programme Officer in this area will be responsible for promoting and coordinating its programmes.

3.2. Basic functions

  • Manage the implementation of the programmes of the Sustainable Development and Regional Integration Area;

  • Ensure the achievement of the objectives of the programmes and projects of the Area. This includes information management, monitoring (including participation in possible results-oriented monitoring reviews), evaluation (including participation in possible external evaluations), strategic planning tasks, analysis of programme and project results and proposals for improvement, as well as ensuring the quality of deliverables and compliance with deadlines;

  • Support the Head of the Area in strategic planning, conceptualisation of activities, representation, and effective cooperation with partners, donors, and political and institutional stakeholders;

  • Participate in the coordination of Euro-Mediterranean networks linked to the Area, supporting their dynamisation and the consolidation of their activity;

  • Propose synergies, innovative ideas, activities, and funding sources to advance and improve the Area’s strategic activities;

  • Participate in drafting project and programme proposals funded by external sources;

  • Write, review, and contribute to the production of content on Southern Mediterranean countries, especially regarding political, social and economic issues, institutional relations, and themes related to the Barcelona Process, for publication, the Institute’s website, and its social media;

  • Oversee the implementation of European projects managed by the Area and closely cooperate with European project coordination in the formulation and preparation of European, bilateral and regional projects;

  • Monitor and analyse the socio-economic and environmental agenda of the Euro-Mediterranean region, and prepare summary documents or thematic reports when necessary;

  • Supervise and contribute to the evaluation, correction, and editing of publications associated with the Area;

  • Perform any other similar functions assigned in accordance with the position’s category.

Remarks: Availability to travel. Flexible schedule.

4. Aspects that will be assessed

    • Deep knowledge of Euro-Mediterranean actors and socio-economic and sustainable development issues, as well as solid knowledge of the Southern Mediterranean countries;

    • Proven experience in team management and coordination;

    • Proven experience in organising events (including international conferences);

    • Proven experience in research related to international relations, Euro-Mediterranean relations, and sustainable development issues;

    • Experience with European and Mediterranean regional projects and with coordinating networks in the region;

    • Proven experience in editorial processes;

    • Excellent knowledge of English and French;

    • Proficiency in content management systems, web environments, database handling, and the Office software package (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint);

    • Possession of the following personal competencies: analytical capacity, initiative, ability to work in teams and networks, planning and organisation skills, attention to detail, problem-solving capacity, autonomy, operational leadership, communication and public speaking skills, flexibility and adaptability to change, resilience, and a committed and proactive attitude to work, as well as interpersonal and conciliatory abilities.

    • Willingness to travel in the region.

    The above points will be assessed based on the review and analysis of the candidates’ CVs

5. Nature of the position

The duration of the contract will be temporary, through a substitution contract, until the definitive filling of the position, and for a maximum period of three years.

Start date: immediate.

This hiring is subject to the availability of adequate and sufficient funding to cover the obligations derived from this call.

6. Participation

Interested candidates who meet the requirements may apply for the position by sending an email to rrhh@iemed.org

The email must include the following:

  • Subject line: reference code DSI2025 + NAME and SURNAME

  • Email body: surname(s) and name, ID number, contact telephone number, and academic qualification

  • Attachment 1: A statement of a minimum of two and a maximum of five pages explaining the reasons — based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and interests — for applying for the position

  • Attachment 2: A CV including a brief description of the studies undertaken and the tasks carried out in positions similar to the one being advertised

The deadline for submitting applications for this call was initially set for 5 December, but it has been extended until 18 December 2025, inclusive.

7. Selection process

Analysis of attachments 1 and 2 will be carried out in order to assess aspects related to the academic and professional background relevant to the position being filled.
Once these documents have been reviewed, the best-rated candidates may be invited to an interview and/or test, if applicable, to verify and expand on the information provided and to evaluate aspects related to professional competencies, motivations, skills, and abilities.

In the event of a tie in the assessment of applications, preference will be given to personnel with a pre-existing permanent employment relationship with the Government of Catalonia or with bodies or entities in its public sector.

Applications that do not meet the requirements, do not fall within the conditions established, or are not submitted in accordance with the established procedure will not be considered.

Depending on the volume of applications received, an individual response can only be guaranteed for those candidates who are interviewed.

Absolute confidentiality will be maintained throughout the entire selection process.

We inform you that, in compliance with Article 9.1(e) of Law 19/2014, of 29 December, on transparency, access to public information and good governance, if you are selected for the position, your name and surname will be published on the website of the European Institute of the Mediterranean (IEMed) for one month, unless you exercise your right to object by contacting privacy@iemed.org, citing the existence of any special circumstance that legally justifies non-publication.

8. Personal data protection

In accordance with Organic Law 3/2018, of 5 December, on Personal Data Protection and Guarantee of Digital Rights, we inform you that the personal data provided will be processed in compliance with this legislation, as follows:

Basic information on personal data protection

Selection and recruitment processes

  • Processing identification: Human Resources Management

  • Data controller: European Institute of the Mediterranean (IEMed)

  • Purpose: To manage the selection and recruitment processes of IEMed’s staff. The personal data provided in the context of this call will be processed by IEMed for the purpose of managing your application for the specified position.

  • Legal basis: The processing of the data is based on the consent of the data subject. By participating in the selection process and submitting your application, you give your legitimate consent for your data to be processed for the purposes described in the privacy policy.

  • Recipients: Your data will not be shared with third parties or other organizations or entities except when required by law.

  • Duration: Data will be retained while the call is open and, once it is closed, will be kept in accordance with the terms established by applicable regulations.

Rights of data subjects: You may request access, rectification, or deletion of your data, and limitation or opposition to processing. You may exercise your rights of access, rectification, deletion, objection, limitation, or data portability by sending a written request, accompanied by a copy of an official identification document, to IEMed’s Data Protection Officer:

  • Data Protection Officer: Anna Roy i Solduga

  • Email: privacy@iemed.org

  • Postal address: C/ Girona, 20, 08010 Barcelona

  • Phone: +34 93 244 98 50 (Monday to Friday, 10:00–14:00)

In case of disagreement with the processing, you also have the right to file a complaint with the Catalan Data Protection Authority at: https://apdcat.gencat.cat/ca/inici

Additional information: You can find information about data subject rights and how to exercise them at: https://www.iemed.org/iemed/avis-legal/avis-legal

9. Appeal procedures

Against this call, any interested person may file a claim before the Social Courts within two months from the day after its publication/notification, in accordance with the provisions of Article 69.2 of Law 36/2011, of 10 October, regulating the Social Jurisdiction (SRJS), without prejudice to the possibility of filing any other appeal deemed appropriate to defend their interests.

In accordance with points 1.9 and 2.3 of the Government Agreement of 13 June 2017, the responsibility for the accuracy and consistency of the content of job offers lies with each of the entities issuing the offer or with the competent human resources body of the announcing organization.