Project Funding Specialist in Engineering (m/w/d) 50-70%, Fixed-term contract for 6–12 months

About the job

Innosuisse promotes science-based innovation for Switzerland’s future and helps start-ups and SMEs seize future opportunities and remain internationally competitive.

Our Project Funding team is responsible for the efficient processing and support of Innosuisse funding applications and projects. It ensures that applications are reviewed on time, evaluation processes are coordinated, and funding decisions are communicated.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for you as a

Project Funding Specialist in Engineering (m/w/d) 50-70%, Fixed-term contract for 6–12 months

As a Project Funding Specialist, you ensure the timely processing of applications and the communication of funding decisions, particularly for the Engineering thematic group. You provide effective support for ongoing projects and inform, advise, and assist the various stakeholders throughout the entire funding process.

Your responsibilities:

• You conduct the formal review of project applications, organise and take minutes of evaluation meetings, and communicate funding decisions.
• You process status reports, organise and take minutes of project reviews, and coordinate project changes, in particular extensions, budget adjustments, and changes of partners.
• You prepare contract amendments and termination agreements and ensure the correct administrative handling of projects.
• You advise applicants throughout the entire funding process — from preparing the application through to acceptance or rejection, project support, and project completion.
• You advise and support experts and the Innovation Council (IC) in processing project applications, conducting evaluation processes, and supporting ongoing projects.
• You conduct smaller training sessions for experts, the Innovation Council, and internal staff, and represent Innosuisse at fairs and events.
• Where required, you lead internal sub-projects or projects, contribute to working groups, and document internal processes. In doing so, you identify potential for optimisation, develop improvement proposals, and implement them.

Our requirements:

• You have completed higher vocational education or hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have at least two to three years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent qualification.
• You bring experience in project and process management and are characterised by a strong service orientation as well as a good understanding of administrative processes and cooperation with various stakeholders.
• You work in a structured, systematic, and quality-conscious manner. You think in an interconnected way, act reliably and meet deadlines, and carry out tasks independently, goal-oriented, and responsibly.
• You are able to work efficiently and results-oriented even under time pressure, set the right priorities, and develop pragmatic solutions. With your strong oral and written communication skills, you convey information clearly and in a way that is appropriate for the target audience.
• You have very good oral and written skills in German, French, or Italian, as well as good oral and written skills in a second official language and in English.

Innosuisse offers you:

• An exciting and dynamic working environment in which you contribute to the promotion of science-based innovation in Switzerland in the interests of the economy and society.
• A varied area of responsibility at the heart of Swiss innovation, where you can contribute your knowledge and experience and help ensure that highly innovative products and services can be successfully supported.
• Flexibility and attractive employment conditions with excellent social benefits.
• A motivated, committed, and professional team looking forward to welcoming you.

Do you want to help Swiss innovations make an impact on the world?

Then we look forward to receiving your application via our application portal. For further information, Mr Matthias Furler, Co-Head of Innovation Projects, will be happy to assist you – by phone 058 343 60 76 or Mail  matthias.furler@innosuisse.ch . 

Innosuisse takes into account the diverse needs and life experiences of its employees and promotes diversity. Equal opportunities are a top priority, and we are committed to supporting the professional integration of people with disabilities.