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Project and Development Manager

On-site in Barcelona·Added today (last checked 26 Oct)

GEDI

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Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
Contract: Temporary

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This job advert was originally written in Catalan.

Requirements

What we're looking for

We are looking for a person who...

Has experience in project direction or coordination.
Has leadership capacity and the ability to work in a team.
Is autonomous, organized, and resourceful.
Has planning skills and strategic vision.
Has ease in relating to administrations, companies, and entities.
Shares values linked to sustainability, social inclusion, and rural development.

Nice to have

We will especially value

Experience in management of grants and public financing.
Experience in social and solidarity economy.
Knowledge of regenerative agriculture, forest management, grazing, or rural development.
Experience in territorial and community projects.
Knowledge of the Baix Llobregat territory.

The role

At Can Colomé (Empresa de inserció - Can Colomer dels Escarabats | GEDI) we are looking for a person with initiative, leadership capacity, and strategic vision to take on the global direction and coordination of a genuine project, which combines rural development, sustainability, socio-labor inclusion, environmental education, and innovation.

We are not just looking for someone to manage the day-to-day. We are looking for a person eager to lead, connect opportunities, drive new initiatives, and grow a project with a real impact on people and the territory.

What you'll do

To be the person responsible for coordinating, driving, and developing the entirety of the project, ensuring the connection between all lines of work, looking after its sustainability, and detecting new growth opportunities.

Project direction and coordination

Integral management of the Can Colomé project.
Definition of tasks, responsibilities, and team roles.
Coordination between the different lines of activity.
Preparation and monitoring of the annual activity calendar.
Driving and monitoring of the farm improvement plan.
Coordination of the inclusion company with the rest of the services and projects.

Economic and administrative management

Preparation of the general annual budget.
Budget monitoring and control of deviations.
Management and monitoring of grants.
Technical and economic justification of subsidized projects.
Preparation and maintenance of the map of aid and financing lines linked to the Department of Agriculture and other administrations.
Active search for new financing opportunities.

Institutional relations and representation

Relationship and coordination with public administrations.
Liaison with City Councils, County Council, Provincial Council, and other territorial agents.
Participation in networks and associations linked to the project.
Representation of Can Colomé before organizations, entities, and collaborators.

Innovation, development, and knowledge

Driving projects linked to regenerative agriculture.
Coordination of research and investigation actions.
Identification of good practices and reference experiences.
Organization of technical visits to similar projects.
Development of new lines of activity and future opportunities.

Communication and animation

Coordination of the communication and image of the project.
Planning of leisure, educational, and community activities.
Coordination with external teams, suppliers, and collaborators.
Management of the permits and authorizations necessary for the development of activities.

About GEDI

GEDI is a non-profit social services organization based in Catalonia, Spain, dedicated to supporting vulnerable populations through a wide range of programs. Its services include residential care for children and youth, family therapy, elderly care, community integration, and employment guidance. Operating across multiple towns in Catalonia, GEDI works in partnership with public administrations to deliver social welfare services, making it a key player in the region's social sector.

For international professionals, GEDI offers an opportunity to work in a meaningful, people-centered environment within Spain's social services system. While the organization primarily operates in Catalan-speaking areas, it values diverse perspectives and provides roles for educators, psychologists, therapists, and support staff. The organization's presence in cities like Barcelona, Manresa, and Granollers means employees can experience both urban and semi-urban life in Catalonia, though a working knowledge of Catalan or Spanish is typically essential for direct care roles.

Industry: Social Services
Employees: 250–1,000
Headquarters: Barcelona, Spain
In Spain: Barcelona, Manresa, Montcada and 8 more

Good to know if you are moving

GEDI is a non-profit organization, so roles may offer lower salaries than the private sector but often provide strong job satisfaction and social impact.
Most roles require fluency in Catalan and/or Spanish, as they involve direct interaction with local communities.
The organization operates across multiple towns in Catalonia, offering opportunities to work in both city and smaller community settings.
GEDI uses FactorialHR for its careers portal, indicating a modern HR infrastructure despite being a social services entity.
International applicants may need to have their social work or psychology qualifications recognized in Spain (homologación) to practice.