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Project Coordinator
My name is Alexandra Poliec and I am a Project Coordinator at the Cluj-Napoca City Hall, where I work on European projects focused on climate neutrality, digitalisation and urban innovation. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Management and a Master’s degree in Audit and Management of European Funds. I have experience in both the private and public sectors, and I am currently involved in projects related to sustainability, citizen engagement, and urban development. Through my work, I collaborate with international partners and contribute to shaping more sustainable and inclusive cities.
Meet the professional
I work as a Project Coordinator in the field of urban sustainability and smart cities. My role involves managing and supporting European-funded projects that focus on climate neutrality, digitalisation and citizen engagement.
I coordinate activities, monitor progress, and collaborate with international partners. In projects like DS2, I work with data from different sectors such as energy, mobility, and environment, contributing to solutions that help cities reduce CO₂ emissions. My work connects different fields and helps turn complex ideas into practical actions at city level.
Skills
Management
"I plan, coordinate, and monitor project activities, ensuring that deadlines and objectives are met."
Personal and Social Skills
"I involve citizens, organisations, and partners in project activities and ensure their input is considered; I collaborate with colleagues and experts from different disciplines to achieve common project goals; I quickly adjust to new topics and project requirements, especially in fast-changing fields like climate and digitalisation."
Communication
"I work daily with international partners and stakeholders, adapting my communication to different audiences."
Analytical
"I work with reports, indicators, and data from different sectors to support decision-making."
Advice to take away
My advice is to stay curious and open to learning. You don’t need to have everything planned from the beginning. Even if your studies are not directly in STEM, you can still build a career in this area through projects, volunteering, and practical experience. Your involvement really matters. In many of the projects I work on, we collaborate with students and give them the opportunity to learn, contribute and discover their interests in practice. These experiences can make a big difference in shaping your future path. Don’t be afraid of topics like technology or data. They might seem complex at first, but they are just tools that can help you create real impact in the world.
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Disclaimer
This Career sheet has been provided by means of the SD2 project. DS2 has received funding from the EU Horizon Europe Research and Innovation programme CL4-2023-DATA-01 under grant agreement No.101135967, and by UK Research and Innovation under the UK government. Scientix® is an initiative of European Schoolnet®.