Partnerships & Consortia Manager - AKMI International

Would you like to become part of a team of professionals working in an international environment in the heart of Athens, building meaningful collaborations and shaping high quality European projects?

AKMI International, part of Alphabet Education, offers high-quality, tailored project development and implementation services, transforming innovative ideas into funded initiatives. Our work spans EU grants and other international opportunities, including partnership development, consortium building, proposal preparation, budgeting, negotiation, quality assurance, and project implementation support.

Currently, we are seeking a motivated and well-connected Partnerships & Consortia Manager to join our Development Department in Athens.

This role is ideal for a professional with strong networking skills and experience in European project ecosystems, who can identify strategic partners, support consortium formation, and contribute to the long-term international positioning of AKMI International.

Responsibilities

·        Identify and establish collaborations with universities, research institutions, VET providers, industry partners, NGOs, and public bodies relevant to EU funding priorities.

·        Develop, maintain, and update a strategic partner database aligned with AKMI International’s development priorities.

·        Identify suitable partners for upcoming EU calls and support the formation of strong, complementary, and competitive project consortia.

·        Initiate and maintain communication with potential partners and coordinate their engagement during proposal preparation.

·        Facilitate the collection of institutional profiles, expertise descriptions, and other partner-related information required during the consortium-building phase.

·        Represent AKMI International at networking events, brokerage events, conferences, and European project development forums.

·        Draft Applications and Technical Proposals indicatively under Erasmus+, CERV, AMIF, etc.

Requirements

·        Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, European Studies, Cultural Management, Communication, Business Administration, Public Administration, Project Management, or another relevant field.

·        At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in European project development, international partnerships, or stakeholder engagement.

·        Proven experience in partnership development, consortium building, or participation in EU-funded collaborative projects.

·        Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.

·        Knowledge of an additional EU language will be considered a strong asset.

·        Excellent command of MS Office, especially Excel.

·        Strong communication, networking, and relationship-building skills.

·        Ability to manage multiple collaborations and maintain effective professional relationships.

·        Familiarity with EU funding programmes such as Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, CERV, AMIF, and other international initiatives will be highly appreciated.

·        Willingness to travel within and outside the EU.

Benefits

·        Competitive compensation package.

·        Hybrid working model.

·        Continuous learning and professional growth.

·        An international and collaborative working environment.

·        The opportunity to work with a dynamic team and contribute to projects with meaningful social and educational impact.