Project Assistant

The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is a cutting-edge institute addressing global public health challenges through research, translation into policy and education. ISGlobal has a broad portfolio in communicable and non-communicable diseases including environmental and climate determinants, and applies a multidisciplinary scientific approach ranging from the molecular to the population level. Research is organized in five programs: Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health; Environment and Health over the Lifecourse; Global Viral and Bacterial Infections; Malaria and Neglected Parasitic Diseases and Maternal Child and Reproductive Health. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

ISGlobal is seeking a motivated and organized Project Assistant who is interested in supporting and managing the activities of the 3SI-CONTROL project. The overall goal of the project is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the simultaneous administration of a new fixed-dose combination of albendazole–ivermectin (FDC) and praziquantel (PZQ) in sub-Saharan African (SSA) settings, where Taenia solium, soil-transmitted helminths (STH), and schistosomiasis (SCH) are co-endemic, and to develop implementation strategies to ensure their uptake.

The Project Assistant will play a key role in coordinating activities within this multicentre European project, which includes partners across sub-Saharan Africa and Europe. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-impact global health research initiative within a dynamic and international team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help coordinate activities of the International Health Department
• Support the preparation of project documents such as protocols, reports, and meeting notes.
• Assist in organizing meetings, workshops, and other project events.
• Keep track of project timelines, tasks, and deliverables.
• Help with communication between project partners and the ISGlobal team.
• Support administrative and financial tasks.
• Maintain organized project files and documents.
• Assist in preparing simple materials to share project progress (presentations, summaries, etc.).

AUXILIAR TASKS

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may evolve at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder.

This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual professional assessment process.

SKILLS

• Teamwork.
• Problem resolution.
• Learning capacity.

The post holder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in People management policy, including Equity, diversity and health safety. The post holder will respect, and be accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in public health, biomedical sciences, international development, or related field (Master's degree desirable).
• Experience in research project coordination or management, preferably in international or EU-funded projects (e.g., Horizon Europe, EDCTP, etc.).
• Familiarity with clinical research processes, including protocol development, ethics submissions, and regulatory documentation.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with ability to manage timelines and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written); knowledge of Spanish and/or French is an asset.
• Good command of standard office and project management software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, project tracking tools).
• Use digital tools (e.g. Teams, SharePoint, Excel, project tracking tools) to support coordination and documentation activities — digital competencies are desirable.

LANGUAGE LEVEL

• Proficiency English
• Catalan and/or Spanish would be consider an asset.

CONDITIONS

• Duration: 3 months, with the possibility of renewal depending on perfomance and project needs
• Starting date: November 2025
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: Technician II A € gross annual)

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must fill in the request form and attach the CV and a Cover Letter. Each attached document must be named with the candidate name and surname.

The receipt of applications will be open until 18th of November 2025.

The interviews could be placed during the reception of candidatures period.

Diverse candidatures are encouraged, that includes: gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political views.

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process is designed in two phases:

1- Interview phase of a technical nature, with the team that requires the incorporation. To assess the person's skills and CV.

2 - Meeting with HR with the finalist(s) to finish assessing the profile and discuss contractual and institutional issues.

If needed any technical test could be passed. A Psychological Competency Evaluation Test will be required for the structural or transversal positions.

In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.

In ISGlobal we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities between women and men be promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination based on criteria such as age, gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, functional diversity, political leanings, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

We confirm our commitment towards the value of the diversity of our staff and student population and seek to promote peace, equity, diversity and inclusion as essential elements in contribution to improving health worldwide.

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