Senior Grant Officer

Watergenics; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly BVG AB Card

Creative freedom

Open international atmosphere

Continuous learning

Development opportunities

Global projects

Positive environmental impact

Remote work option

Job summary

Watergenics, Berlin-based, combines real-time sensors and AI in a water analytics platform to make water quality visible and actionable on a global scale.

We seek a Senior Grant Officer to shape grant strategy across Watergenics GmbH and subsidiaries, identify funding opportunities (EU Horizon Europe, EIC; BMWK, ZIM), coordinate proposals, and ensure alignment with strategic goals. Relocation support and remote options available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of grant writing, acquisition, or coordination.
• Proven success securing EU and national grants (EIC Accelerator, Horizon Europe, ZIM, LIFE, Interreg).
• Excellent written and spoken English, German, and Spanish (C2 or native).
• Based in Berlin or willing to relocate; relocation support available.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the grant acquisition strategy for Watergenics GmbH and subsidiaries.
• Monitor funding opportunities from EU (Horizon Europe, EIC), national (BMWK, ZIM), and international sources.
• Lead and coordinate the preparation, writing, and submission of grant proposals with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements and maintain proper documentation throughout project lifecycles.
• Manage timelines and submissions, liaise with program officers and consortium partners.
• Build and maintain a grant pipeline aligned with company goals and milestones.
• Contribute to strategic planning for funding diversification and scaling impact.

Skills

Grant writing

EU & national grants

English, German, Spanish

Organization & deadlines

Innovation ecosystems

Relocation to Berlin

Job description

Senior Grant Officer

We care about water - and the life that thrives on it. Pollution is on the rise, yet efforts to restore our blue reserves are slow. To solve these problems, one must measure them - but data remains sparse and expensive. We want to make water quality visible and to create the Water Data Platform for the Planet.

Join a diverse, skilled, and passionate team from Berlin, who is eager to eradicate water pollution.

Who We Are

Watergenics is an innovative company based in Berlin that combines high-tech real-time sensors and AI in a water analytics platform. We are a data company that measures water-quality parameters to create actionable predictive analytics for industry and policy-making. Currently, our customers are mainly in the mining and desalination industries. Since its birth 5 years ago in the hallways of the European Commission in Brussels, the company has grown to a team of 15, and it is further expanding.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Senior Grant Officer to set, apply, and supervise the grant application strategy at Watergenics and its subsidiaries. The successful candidate will work closely with the executive team, technical leads, and partner organizations to identify suitable funding opportunities, prepare competitive applications, and ensure the strategic alignment of all grant efforts across the Watergenics Group.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the grant acquisition strategy for Watergenics GmbH and its subsidiaries.
• Monitor and assess funding opportunities from the EU (e.g., Horizon Europe, EIC), national (e.g., BMWK, ZIM), and international sources.
• Lead and coordinate the preparation, writing, and submission of grant proposals in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements and maintain proper documentation throughout project lifecycles.
• Manage timelines and submissions, and liaise with program officers and consortium partners.
• Build and maintain a grant pipeline aligned with company goals and innovation milestones.
• Contribute to strategic planning for funding diversification and scaling impact.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in grant writing, acquisition, or project coordination in a technical or innovation-driven field.
• Proven success in securing and managing EU and national grants (e.g., EIC Accelerator, Horizon Europe, ZIM, LIFE, Interreg).
• Exceptional communication and writing skills in English, German, and Spanish (C2 level or native).
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Familiarity with innovation ecosystems, R&D programs, and sustainability-driven projects.
• Based in Berlin or willing to relocate (relocation support available).

Nice to Have

• Experience in water technologies, cleantech, or environmental innovation.
• Understanding of financial reporting and post-award grant management.
• Previous collaboration with research institutions, SMEs, or consortium partners.

Your Perks

• Monthly BVG AB Card
• Creative freedom and dynamic decision-making in a small startup culture
• Open and friendly international working atmosphere
• Continuous learning with an experienced interdisciplinary team
• Development opportunities - grow with the company
• Work in projects spanning all over the world
• Make a positive impact on the environment
• Possibility to work remote or from our 770m2 office in Kreuzberg
• Attractive salary