Communication Project Manager (m/f/d)
to join our multi-disciplinary team in an international development consultancy
Organisation
Particip GmbH (www.particip.de)
Contract
Full-time position at our office in Freiburg, Germany
Start date
April-May 2019
Contact
Lena Fraser-Landmann jobs@particip.de Subject: “Application Communication PM Team Red”.
Deadline
29.02.2019. Incoming applications will be screened on a running basis and the position may be filled before the closing date.
Application documents
Please send a letter of application (max. 1 page) and CV in English, as well as supporting documents (high school degree, academic degree(s), work certificates etc.)
Background
More information about Particip on our website: www.particip.de
Requirements
Academic background
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in communications, development management, international relations, business administration, political science, or any other relevant field
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years professional work experience in Project Management, preferably in an international (development) context (e.g. with NGOs, EC, foundations, private companies, etc.)
- Minimum of 5 years consultancy experience
- Significant experience in communications and visibility projects for international organisations
- Significant experience in drafting of communications and visibility strategies or roadmaps, including definition of indicators.
- Fully conversant with communications and visibility technology (social media, video production, graphic design etc.)
- Experience in organisation of events and campaigns would be an asset
- Experience with EU framework contract management would be an asset
Soft skills
- Strong motivation to work as Project Manager in a highly dynamic environment
- Ability to prioritise own tasks and willingness to work independently
- Ability to work under pressure and towards multiple deadlines
- Creativity and innovative spirit
- Strong intercultural, communication and networking skills
IT Skills
- Strong command of Word and Excel
- Sound command of PowerPoint
- Knowledge of any other software for design, video editing etc. would be an asset
Languages
- French: Full professional working proficiency
- English: Full professional working proficiency
- German: basic command would be a strong asset
- Other language: would be an asset
Tasks
Focal point for communication and visibility related services in the area of development cooperation.
- Elaboration of positioning statements and materials for external communication and business development.
- Development of communication strategies and materials. Contribution to drafting technical offers and methodologies.
- Quality assurance of communication strategies and materials prepared in the frame of Particip’s consultancy assignments, in close coordination with expert teams.
- Represent Particip vis-à-vis clients and partners in a communication context.
Acquisition and implementation of EC development projects in different sectors with a focus on communication.
Tasks include among others:
- General management of contracts and projects
- Defining composition of project teams: Identification and recruitment of international experts
- Developing implementation methodologies; Preparing financial proposals
- Technical, administrative and financial backstopping of teams
- Financial management of project budgets, preparing financial reports, processing payments
- Assuring quality and assuming ultimate responsibility for all services and outputs delivered
- Proof-reading and formatting reports, CVs and other documents (incl. graphics and excel spreadsheet presentations)
We look forward to hearing from you!