Associate Partner | FundingVerified as a real position

Who we’re looking for

• 6+ years of relevant experience working in EU funding;
• Ability to build a strong sales pipeline;
• Leadership potential to build and develop a collaborative and high-performing team;
• A self-starter mentality with the ability to manage multiple projects and complex processes autonomously;
• Desire to bring impact to your clients through fact-based recommendations and high quality advisory;
• Fluent level of both written and spoken English and Czech language.

What you’ll do

• Build and grow the EU funding business by crafting a pipeline of projects and developing and executing sales strategy;
• Create long-lasting client relationship;
• Develop and manage projects and proposals for EU-funded programs including advisory services of EU structural funds / international EU programmes funding attraction (Horizon Europe, EIC accelerator, etc), preparation of project proposals and assistance in project implementation;
• Grow and manage a team of motivated and high performing professionals - hire, mentor and create the environment of continuous learning and development for them.

About the position

Join Civitta - an international company with 750+ colleagues across 20+ countries. We focus on management consulting, funding, and digital solutions. Originating from Central and Eastern Europe, we also deliver projects across Central Asia, the Middle East, and the United States. Help companies secure EU and national funding - from grant applications to blended finance solutions. We support start-ups, SMEs, and corporates in scaling innovation projects. You’ll work alongside founders, and international partners across green tech, AI, circular economy, and digital transformation, by empowering different businesses to grow. Take the step towards your journey with us and join us as an Associate Partner | Funding in Czech Republic. In this position, you will play a key role in generating project opportunities and managing initiatives that create lasting societal impact through collaboration with the innovation sector in Czechia. Civitta is growing rapidly, and we are seeking a visionary with an entrepreneurial mindset who can challenge the market, a true team player capable of building and coaching teams, and an authentic leader who can cultivate strong relationships with clients. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of the journey of building and growing a leading management consultancy originating from Central and Eastern Europe.

Benefits

• Accelerated Career Growth – we invest in your development through coaching, mentoring, and regular performance reviews to help you grow faster and with purpose;
• Compensation & Profit Sharing: a guaranteed monthly salary complemented by performance-based rewards, including profit sharing based on individual P&L, additional team and group-wide profit sharing, and the opportunity to become a shareholder over time;
• Entrepreneurial Freedom – shape your own path, contribute ideas, and take the lead on initiatives that matter to you;
• Flexible Working Hours – manage your workday with flexibility and the option to work from home twice a week, while also benefiting from our city-centre office as a convenient, collaborative workspace;
• Culture & Connection – from engaging team bonding activities such as Christmas parties and Summer events to spontaneous celebrations, monthly team breakfast or lunches, we believe in recognizing wins—big or small—and celebrating them together;
• International Offsite Trips – every year, we travel to an exciting destination to spend time together with the entire Civitta team, strengthening connections and creating unforgettable memories;
• Gifts Programme – welcome boxes, birthday surprises and holiday cheer, we make sure your special moments are recognized;
• Local Benefits Package – enjoy a local benefits package to support your well-being and professional needs.