These specialists boast an expert command of the sources of European legislation and regulations and their institutions. They provide advice on the completion of European Union projects, in fields such as the search for grants and aid as part of the various European programmes (ERDF, European Social Fund, European Union initiatives for the economic and local development of member states, educational, cultural and social programmes, development cooperation, etc.). Furthermore, they may also provide advice about business opportunities in specific fields and geographic areas.

• Information.
  They constantly keep abreast of the internal operations of European institutions and organisations.
  They find out about the sources and types of funding and grant opportunities offered by different Europea institutions and organisations.
  They keep up-to-date with the status of European Union tenders in different fields.
• Management.
  Search for partners to develop the project.
  Prepare application forms and relevant documentation.
  Draft the project. Keep track of the status of calls for applications.
• Implementation.
  Advise the client during the project implementation phase.
  Assist the client with the economic management and justification of the project.
• Project assessment and closure.

Regulated training and graduates

• Grau: Ciència política i gestió pública
• Grau: Ciències polítiques i de l'Administració
• Grau: Gestió i Administració pública
• Grau: Sociologia
• Grau: Dret

Complementary training

For the exercise of this job it is advisable to be at willingness of the Master's Degree in Law.

These qualifications provide an overall knowledge of how the European Union works, which must be complemented in order to gain a degree of specialisation. In this regard, the Patronato Cataln pro Europa organises an annual Course on the European Union, which includes classes on Managing European Projects and applying for EU grants. The Escuela Universitaria del Maresme also organises a Course on EU Grants and Managing European Projects, while the Colegio de Doctores y Licenciados en Ciencias Polticas y Sociologa offers a Course on Techniques for Managing European Projects. Information on the centres offering Master's, posgraduate degrees and specialised courses can be found in the "Resources" section.

Other specific skills

Learning and use of knowledge: Level 2

Customer orientation: Level 2

Planning and organisation: Level 2

Strategic orientation: Level 2

Analytical thought: Level 2

Orientation within reach: Level 3

Management

The organisation, administration and control of a company or entity are the main interests of people related to the management field. Activities included in this field of interest vary from effective resource management, feasibility analyses and solving business problems to the development of skills and fostering of motivation in relation to human resources. Knowledge regarding specific techniques of strategic administration and business management are required to carry out these activities.

Legal

People who are interested in the legal field like occupations related to legislation and the law. This field of interest includes advising people and institutions in legal matters, representing them in judicial processes and managing the documentation and procedures necessary for these processes. Carrying out these activities entails the study and knowledge of legal regulations and matters in their various scopes of application.

Project Manager

Employment and local development agent

Job analyst

Adoption and fostering technician

Environmental law consultant

• Work hours

  Eight-hour working day. They may occasionally have to work extra hours in order to meet deadlines set by European Union institutions, both for submitting applications and launching projects.

• Salary

  These professionals generally earn from around 24,000 to 40,000 euros per annum, depending on the type of organisation for which they work.

• Professional category

  Technician

• Human resources and equipment

  In order to be able to perform this role, professionals offering consultancy and advice services in this field must be able to call upon a team of people with technical, language and computer skills.

• Initial investments

  Several years of experience are required in order to enter this socio-professional category. This experience must often have come in positions of responsibility on the European stage or in foreign relations, equipping professionals a thorough knowledge of European institutions, as well as a good client portfolio.