Position: Assistant Consultant | Strategy and Transactions, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre

Our Strategy & Transactions team is looking for an Assistant Consultant to support projects under the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre (IEC) ran by Deloitte, in our Limassol Office.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center

Under the Innovation pillar, our team promotes Deloitte’s participation in projects which focus on and promote innovative practices in various sectors of the economy, such as research projects in cooperation with leading universities and research institutions throughout Europe. We also provide advisory services in relation to available funding opportunities to Clients. Under the Entrepreneurship pillar, our team runs IEC’s activities and initiatives related to start-ups and scale-ups, with a vision to develop the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Cyprus and abroad, currently also running ARiS A Really Inspiring Story.

At Deloitte, every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. As the undisputed leader in professional services, Deloitte is where you will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible to support projects under the IEC, including the following:

• Support the team in the implementation of ARiS acceleration program.

• Assist in the implementation of regional projects and EU-funded projects in which Deloitte or ARiS participate as beneficiaries.

• Assist in the communication and dissemination activities of ARiS and other projects

• Offer administrative support for IEC’s projects

• Assist in the organisation of events/trainings/workshops in Cyprus and abroad

It is noted that training and guidance will be provided to the successful candidate, who will also have the opportunity to interact and liaise with high growth innovative enterprises, contribute, and participate in workshops, trainings, and events organised by the IEC in Cyprus or abroad.

Requirements

• Undergraduate Degree in Innovation and/or Entrepreneurship, Business, Management, Economics, Accounting and Finance or any other relevant Degree, from a reputable University

• Up to 1 year of work experience in innovation and ventures services and/or a project management office and/or European Union funding programmes management

• Understanding of the innovation, start-up ecosystem and dynamics

• Basic understanding of EU-funded projects

• Basic understanding of how an acceleration program works

• Excellent use of Greek and English language, both in writing and orally

• Excellent analytical skills

• Excellent report/proposal writing skills

• Excellent computer literacy

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package

• Provident fund

• Medical coverage and life insurance

• Deloitte Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7/365 specialist counselling support

• Continuous professional development and accelerated career growth

• Flexible working hours and hybrid working

• Friday afternoon off throughout the year

• 34-hour week between July-September, including 2 afternoons off on Wednesday and Friday

• Public Holidays falling on weekends given as paid Wellbeing Day off on the Friday before

• Wellbeing Days Off throughout the year

• Special types of paid leave

• Dress for your day

• Free parking

Why Deloitte?

• Be the true you! We foster diversity and inclusion and encourage you to bring your authentic self to work. Explore, question and collaborate while building a career that inspires and energises you.

• Never stop growing! Diversity of thought makes us stronger. At Deloitte, we tailor a personalized learning experience, offering you the opportunity to grow at your own pace and achieve maximum impact.

• We practice what we preach! As a Purpose-led organisation, at the heart of everything we do is a set of timeless principles and unifying values.

Applications

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. Interested applicants should apply through cydeloittecareers.comselecting the specific vacancy under ‘Vacancies at Deloitte’, no later than 15 November 2024.

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