Are you a numerate and solution-oriented project manager?

The Knowledge Network is looking for a dynamic Project Manager for its office in Húsavík. We are seeking an individual with management experience, excellent communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently. This is a varied and challenging role, involving work across all of the organisation's support services.

All interested parties are encouraged to submit a CV with referees, along with a covering letter explaining the reason for their application and their suitability for the role.

For further information, please contact Lilja Rögnvaldsdóttir on 464-5100 or by email at lilja@hac.is.


 
The job and the workplace: 

  • Varied and dynamic work in a strong team
  • A family-friendly and lively working environment
  • Participation in projects with the aim of strengthening the community and its individuals
  • The Knowledge Network is a centre for lifelong learning, research, higher education and innovation in the north-east of the country, within the North-East counties.
  • Current locations are at Stéttinni North East Iceland, Kistan Langanes District and Gíg Þingeyjarsveit.

Key responsibilities and duties:

  • Overseeing daily operations and the development of activities
  • Planning, accounting and annual accounts in collaboration with an auditor
  • Collaboration with ministries, business, local authorities and educational institutions
  • Project funding and writing grant applications
  • Negotiation
  • Management of tenancy agreements and tenant services
  • Payroll administration
  • Report writing, statistics from work and information dissemination
  • Presentations, group receptions and event organisation
  • Teamwork on a variety of projects in the organisation's support departments.
  • Other ad-hoc tasks


Educational and competency requirements

  • Higher education that is useful in the job
  • Organised and independent working methods
  • Experience in operations, management and human resources is an advantage.
  • Drive and initiative in work
  • Solution-oriented thinking and a positive disposition
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • A solid knowledge of the fields of the Knowledge Network is an advantage.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Good computer skills and tech-savvy
  • Good command of Icelandic and English


The employee's place of work and daily presence is at the STÉTTIN workclass in Húsavík, where Þekkingarnetið has its head office. Year-round residency and participation in the community are an important part of the role. This is a full-time position, and it is desirable for the successful candidate to be able to start on 1 December.

The application deadline for the position is 16 August.

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