Project Manager (m/f/d), Freiburg im Breisgau

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21.02.2025

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Join the World of International Cooperation with Particip

The support and management of change in international cooperation is a challenge that we at Particip are committed to. Our services cover a broad range of support areas, including economic development, public administration, public finance, support for policy dialogue, social and human development, education, environment, communication as well as monitoring & evaluation. We have successfully managed over 1,800 projects spanning 150 countries across Africa, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. We're proud to provide services to the European Union, the World Bank and many other international organisations and national partners on a global scale. If you're passionate about making a difference through dedicated project management in a dynamic, multicultural environment, we would be delighted to have you on our team.

For our head office in Freiburg, Germany, we are currently seeking a Project Manager (m/f/d) in the area of public sector support and/or economic development (Entry date 1 April 2025).

Tasks

Scope of responsibilities and tasks

As a Project Manager (PM), you will play a key role in managing our international cooperation projects while also supporting our business development activities. Our approach focuses on fostering a culture of self-responsibility and supporting the professional growth of our staff.

As our Project Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Management of projects (technical and contractual management, financial control)
• Monitoring and support (technical and administrative) of our international project teams worldwide
• Providing technical advice upon specific needs of our projects
• Liaison and networking with clients, implementation partners, service providers worldwide
• Business development, an important part of the day-to-day work (assessing business opportunities, identifying project teams, preparing technical proposals etc.)
• Undertaking of project management and business development missions worldwide
• Contribution to internal knowledge sharing and capitalisation

Requirements

Academic background:

• Master’s degree, ideally in Public administration, International development, Political sciences or Economics

Professional experience:At least three (3) years of proven project management experience in international cooperation, acquired within an international cooperation agency and/or an internationally operating consultancy firm

• Additional work or study experience abroad would be a strong asset
• Strong affinity with project management
• Proven analytical, conceptual and writing skills
• Strong intercultural and communication skills

Languages:

• English: very good (minimum requirement C1)
• Strong command of Word and Excel

Why work for Particip?
We offer a multi-cultural working environment at head office and in our projects around the world. Our employees benefit from a rewarding work environment, flexible working hours and a pleasant and collaborative work atmosphere.

Your application must include the following documents to be considered:

• A cover letter (maximum 1 page). Your cover letter should clearly articulate your understanding of project management responsibilities in international cooperation in your own words
• Supporting documents (high school degree, academic degree(s), work certificates)

We look forward to hearing from you!
Send your application by 07.03.2025 to Nina Vedder, Subject: Project Manager Team Blue April 2025.

We are looking for proactive individuals who take ownership of their work. Your application should reflect critical thinking, originality, and a problem-solving mindset.

We may fill the vacancy before the closing date (incoming applications are screened on a running basis).

Particip GmbH - Your Partner in Change was founded in 1989 and is now an independent, internationally-recognised consultancy company.