Project Officer
Pubblicato il 23-10-2026 - INSME - The International Network for Small and Medium Enterprises in Italia
The International Network for SMEs – INSME, a non-profit international association based in Rome, is seeking to hire a dynamic individual as its Project Officer who will join the INSME Secretariat.
INSME brings together at the international level policymakers, business intermediaries, practitioners, researchers, and their networks working in the fields of innovation, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship to strengthen cross-border collaboration and best practices exchange in support of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to make innovation happen.
The Project Officer will perform the following tasks under the guidance and supervision of the INSME Secretary-General:
Scouting of EU and international funding opportunities in the field of SMEs, innovation, technology transfer, entrepreneurship, etc.
Drafting project and technical assistance proposals;
Contributing to project execution and reporting;
Contributing to the preparation of INSME conferences, workshops, and webinars;
Contributing to the marketing and communication activities of the Network:
drafting the monthly newsletter, updating social media profiles, updating the INSME website;
Supporting general administrative tasks (e.g. annual reporting, collection of membership fees).
The ideal candidate will have the following profile: A degree in economics, political science, international relations or other related fields.
Experience in EU project management is a plus;
An interest in SMEs, innovation, and technology transfer issues is essential.
Full proficiency in English which is the INSME working language;
Knowledge of Office, Wordpress and Mailchimp;
Readiness to travel abroad;
Strong organizational and communication skills;
A positive problem-solving approach and orientation to teamwork.
Employment conditions: One-year contract with possibility of renewal;
The salary will be discussed depending on experience and qualifications;
The workplace will be in Rome city center (Italy).