About the Company:
Aspon is a management consultancy dedicated to delivering innovative and commercially successful solutions to our clients. We provide services relating to Business Plans and Financing Support; Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Management; Environmental Management and Resource Efficiency; European Programs and Grants; Training; as well as services related to a bespoke pioneering web-based software that we have developed on sustainability risk assessment for organisations and their supply chains/subsidiaries. We have an extensive network of global partners and work with the public and private sectors in Cyprus (where our headquarters are based), Greece, the Middle East and beyond.
Job Description:
We are recruiting a full-time permanent trainee consultant. The trainee consultant role is an entry level full-time position open to candidates that have limited (such as a relevant internship) or no relevant work experience. The successful candidate will primarily work closely with – and be mentored by – our experienced consultants on the wider portfolio of projects that Aspon undertakes, relating to all our services. Please note this is a full-time permanent position, not an internship nor a placement for a limited amount of time.
Duties may include but not be limited to:
Support related to European programs and grants;
Managing awarded projects, including reporting, budget monitoring, and deliverables to funding bodies;
Drafting of business plans;
Economic assessments, including cost-benefit analysis and feasibility studies;
Data analysis;
Development and delivery of training;
Technical support;
Project support and management; and
Bid support.
Tasks undertaken will vary according to the contracts and clients. The following types of tasks are likely to be commonly required:
Client meetings and liaison;
Meetings with stakeholder groups;
Contributing to and independently delivering presentations;
Research;
Report writing;
Data analysis;
Development and operation of spreadsheet-based models; and,
Project management.
Location & Hours of Work:
Our office is in Nicosia, Cyprus.
The position is full-time i.e. 38 hours per week, Monday to Thursday between the hours of 07:30 to 09:00 until 16:30 to 18:00 (depending on time of arrival), and on Fridays until 14:00 (depending on time of arrival).
Requirements:
Educated to at least degree level (and perhaps a post-graduate qualification as well) in a relevant discipline (to include, but not limited to engineering, economics, finance, environmental sciences), or with practical background or experience relevant to the job description;
Previous experience in management or/and implementation of European Programmes/Grants will be considered an advantage;
Excellent all-round IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office;
Good verbal and written communication skills in Greek and in English;
Proven organisational skills, working in a calm, logical way to deliver tasks efficiently;
A methodical and rigorous approach with a high-level of attention to detail;
Ability to apply practical, common sense thinking to real-world problems;
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with multiple colleagues, peers, and external clients;
Ability to think creatively and independently and to take initiative to solve problems;
To be a confident and clear communicator; and
To be able to motivate yourself to work independently and fit well within a team.
Remuneration & Benefits:
The salary will depend on qualifications and experience.
Benefits include profit & fund contributions, after the probation period.
The holiday entitlement is 22 days per year (plus national holidays).
Application Information:
In order to be considered all applications should be submitted electronically to info@aspon.com.cy and must include the following:
1) A formal covering letter (maximum 1 page of A4), addressed to Alexandros Partaourides, summarising the reasons for applying for the post, your suitability for the post, and why you would like to work for Aspon Consulting in English; and
2) An updated CV (resume) in English.
